Last week on the Seleya:

The flagship of ACTD has been moved to the 2nd fleet under Admiral Drew Garisson along with being assigned a new Starbase, Avalon Station.

For the past 2 weeks Ambassador Knight has been taking care of the wives and future wives of the Moriddian King, Kalalalahan.  It was not an easy task given their curious and rather secretive nature. Their small size, 20 cm, allows them access to many areas they should not be in.

Their skin colour is metallic and comes in many colours.  Their limbs are rather stick like, reminding one more of insects.  Their hair is blue-black and on top of their heads, just visible, are protruding knobs.  Not much is really known about them.

Their original transport, for reasons unknown, blew up; an investigation is in progress.  During that time, Ambassador Knight has been searching for someone who could take them.  No one seemed to be able to, so she turned to Starfleet for help. They are currently a week behind their original schedule.

The Seleya was given the assignment and at the request of the station commander that they are to be settled aboard as soon as possible.  The captain has accommodated the 100 plus Moriddians; wives, wives to be, children and staff.  All are sharing rooms together, according to their colour of skin, which seems to have some significance yet to be figured out.

The computer system is online and working as if new. The Seleya has been given clearance to leave.  It is nearing the end of Alpha shift.  A few people still have some appointments to make.  But in general, things appear ready to move on…

Captain's log, Stardate 10803.02. We are now ready to depart to the Moriddian system to deliver the wives of a local King. The women do not seem intent on causing any danger but their innate curiosity and their sense of being "royal" is causing us some diplomatic headaches...

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CO Capt Gomes says:
::on the bridge in her chair, staring at the viewscreen. Suddenly she turns to OPS:: OPS: Are we ready to depart?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::On the bridge, trying to piece together the puzzle of accommodations and guest services::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Checks the computer core and other vital systems, before turning towards the CO:: CO: Yes captain.. All systems seem nominal for launch..

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Do we have clearance to depart from the Station?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::In his office going over shift reports::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: Stand by... ::Requests the launch clearance from star base operations, and almost immediately receives the go:: Cleared for launch, captain..

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Thank you. FCO: Plot a course to the Moriddian system, warp seven. Engage when ready

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances up from his console on the bridge:: Self: Um. ::Pauses, glancing around:: CO: Where exactly is the Commander? ::Returns his attention back to his console, still waiting for a reply::

ACTION: As the docking clamps release the ship, she slowly moves out and away from the station.  There are many at the viewports who watch the flagships majestic leaving.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: He hasn't been feeling well, I am sure it’s nothing of importance

CO Capt Gomes says:
::gets up as the Seleya safely moves out. CIV: You have the bridge. I'll be with our guests, call me if there is any problem

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks back at his accommodation arrangements:: CO: Captain, as for our guests.. Would mixing the colours just be a problem for longer periods of time or do we need to keep them apart at all times?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::in his quarters, listening to some music::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Offers the Captain's back a quick look before once again returning his attention to his console:: CO: Ah. ::Pauses, inputting a few commands on the console:: So who's watching our.. ::Considers his choice of words:: Guests? ::Nods:: Understood. ::Watches the CO rise to leave::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: At all times until we understand exactly what the colours mean

ACTION: Throughout the various guest rooms, activity is going on as the Moriddian's touch and inspect everything.  In some cases, things are being taken apart.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::taps her badge:: *CMO/CNS*: Gomes to Atreides and Gnav. Meet me in the deck where most of our guests’ quarters are

CO Capt Gomes says:
::walks to the turbo lift then turns back:: CIV: I'll talk to them first, but then you are watching them ::smiles as the lift doors close::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Computer: Mute music. ::taps his badge:: *CO*: I'm on my way. Computer: On what deck are the most guests?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
*CO*: Ugh, guests. On my way.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Gets a cup of coffee and makes his way to the nearest lift::

Bliqa says:
:: Quietly sitting in a chair in the centre of her room, watching all of those around her, considering their new situation and what they could do with it.::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Computer: Captain Gomes' location.

Computer says:
CNS: Most of our guests are on deck 3

Computer says:
CMO: Captain Gomes just arrived on deck 3

ACTION: At the proper distance from the station, helms takes the ship from impulse to warp one, speeding outward until they are at warp 7, heading for the coordinates given them by the ambassador.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
TL: Deck 3.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::arrives on the deck and waits for the rest, in the corridor::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Exits the lift and makes his way to the guest quarters::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CMO: Dr Atreides, I am glad to see you. I hope counsellor Gnav will be with us shortly. Have you had that appointment with him yet?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Keeps working, a dozen questions still going through his head about these guests, but no-one around with the information he needs::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CO: Likewise! He refused to show up, and I had better things to do than wait for him. He's rude that one.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::frowns:: CMO: That is odd. In any event, we will soon know. But let’s proceed. I do not understand these people's social structure but I would say we have a high probability of finding a leader if we choose to visit the biggest suite first. would you agree?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CO: It would at the very least help point us in the right direction.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CNS: Counsellor, I am glad you could join us. We were just agreeing that whoever took the largest suite must be the leader so we will start there

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: Something on your mind, Lieutenant? ::Offers a quick look towards the OPS's direction::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::nods::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks at either of them in the eye, and speaks in a clear voice:: CNS/CMO: And after we do, you two will talk to each other and give me a full professional report on it ::turns around smiling, ready for diplomacy::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::sighs::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::walks to the biggest suite and rings the chime::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::sighs loudly::

SCENE: As the captain walks into the largest quarters listed, she notes the room is not only noisy and in disarray, but many things are lying about in pieces, including the replicator.

Bliqa says:
:: Looks up with a smile::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::speaks up past the open door:: Anyone: I am Captain Gomes and would like to talk to you ::hopes the natural leader will reply::

SCENE: In the centre of what appears to be chaos, one of the smallest of the females can be seen.  Her skin is a deep metallic blue.

Bliqa says:
:: Slowly stands up.::  CO: Welcome captain.  :: makes a small shift of her hand in greeting one lower then herself.::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks up from his console for a moment:: CIV: Hm? No.. ::Turns back to his work, trying to figure out how they are going to get through their journey with the current level of food supplies for their guests::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::as she sees the mess she looks worriedly at Atreides and Gnav, then locks the door behind them so only a member of the crew can open the door::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::tries to make sense out of all different feelings 'floating' through the room::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Smiles:: Bliqa: this is Dr Atreides, the chief of my medical staff, and my counsellor Lt Gnav. We wish to welcome you to the Seleya ::looks around:: Bliqa: Was there an accident with the equipment?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::double-checks the supplies stored on the ship, and sighs::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Whips his tricorder out and starts scanning the little blue things for his database::

Bliqa says:
:: Nods her head in greeting and repeats the sign of welcome, even though she has come to not expect it back.  She then looks around.::  CO: I do not see any accidents.  None of my people have complained about being hurt.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Rolls his eyes at the sound coming from the OPS's direction::

ACTION: Two children spy the doctor and his medical recorder and in an instant, are tugging on his leg to let them have it.

CO Capt Gomes says:
Bliqa: that is good to know. Then...you did not like the furniture we gave you? You seemed to have redecorated a bit. All you had to do was ask and we would have changed it

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Looks down at the children and stares at them::

Bliqa says:
CO: No no... Everything was fine.  Everything is as it should be.  :smiles proudly around her.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks around:: Bliqa: that is good to hear. I must say, we found very little information about Moriddians in our database so I apologize if we made any mistake. Are your accommodations appropriate for the journey?

ACTION: One of the children snatches the medical tricorder and dashes to the other side of the room, where he is surrounded by other children, ohing and ahing.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::even though she doesn't understand the physical differences, the social ones are quite clear. All the servants seem to wear a distinct collar. While the women have several degrees of jewellery::

Bliqa says:
CO: Do not worry captain, we are very good at occupying ourselves on your ships.  A short time of hardship is of little concern.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Reflexively reaches for his medkit...reconsiders and walks over to the group of kids, picking the tricorder, with attached child up::

CO Capt Gomes says:
Bliqa: I am glad to hear that. I will let you know what our ETA is as soon as we have one. I am sure you are all eager to return to your husband’s ::smiles::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: Any power fluctuations in the last few hours since we restarted the computer core, Lieutenant? Might as well run through a few diagnostic procedures seeing we appear to be in a relatively quiet area of space.

ACTION: As the child holds on tightly, the doctor has him dangling in the air.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::frowns at the CMO, shaking her head::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Shakes head:: CIV: Not that I can tell... ::Glances over the computer control parameters::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CNS: Perhaps Dr Atreides needs some help in dealing with children ...

ACTION: The counsellor finds himself surrounded by a group of what appear to be little girls.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Child: Let go of that, it's a precision instrument. If you're a good little child, I'll have that nice looking man over there take you to see the puppies.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Self: Uhoh.

Bliqa says:
:: frowns::  CO: Well...  maybe.

Glest says:
CMO: Puppies are for dinner.  I want this.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CIV: I just wish I knew just how much food these people require per day.. We don't exactly have a rich supply of... Food....

CO Capt Gomes says:
::resists the urge to raise an eyebrow at the woman. what does she mean maybe?:: Bliqa: I will leave Dr Atreides and Lt Gnav here for now to be sure you are settled in. As you can imagine I have duties on the bridge

CMO Lt Atreides says:
glest: No, puppies are cute fuzzy little things to play with! 

Bliqa says:
:: her eyes brighten::  CO: May I come too?  I have never been on the bridge of a starship.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: Understood. ::Pauses for a second:: Okay. Isolate the communication systems from the mainframe and cut all power to it. ::Considers something:: Do a dry run first, let's settle with a simulation for now. ::Observes the console, nodding at the OPS's concerns:: OPS: Not like we're in the middle of nowhere, we can stop somewhere to restock on crystals.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CNS/CMO: I see you are busy here and I expect you to learn as much as possible about our guests needs so we can make them comfortable :smiles at Bliqa::

Glest says:
CMO: Fuzzy just means more fur to get through to the meat.

CO Capt Gomes says:
Bliqa: Certainly, though as you can imagine you will have to be with me the whole time. We cannot let civilians unescorted on the Seleya.

CO Capt Gomes says:
Bliqa: Oh, and should I invite any of the other wives?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::tries to walk to another place in the room::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Glest: Fur keeps you warm in winter. ::Resist the urge to throw the child against the nearest wall::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CIV: If only it were that simple.. These people, apparently, eat rodents.. Preferably alive... ::Shakes head::

Bliqa says:
:: frowns::  CO: No captain, the privilege is mine.  I will try to keep up with you.

CO Capt Gomes says:
Bliqa: Very well

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: I'm sure we'll be able to find something for them beside rodents. ::Changes screens on his console:: Tell me when you're ready.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CNS/CMO: Good luck ::walks out and opens the door. After Bliqa exists, she closes the door, again so no one but a member of the crew can open it

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods and starts preparing the simulation:: CIV: And ready.. now...

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Engages the program:: OPS: Try opening an hailing frequency.

Bliqa says:
:: Follows along happily and while full of questions, for now keeps her eyes open wide.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::taps her badge and speaks softly into it:: *OPS*: Gomes to Pandora: Reinforce security to guest quarters. Have at least one guard at every door at all times

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Self: I don't think it would be wise to sit down somewhere.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::smiles at Bliqa as she enters the lift:: Computer: Bridge

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Presses the button to open hailing frequencies::

ACTION: All the children wait with held breath to see what the man with the angry eyes will do.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances up:: OPS: Worked?

CO Capt Gomes says:
Bliqa: I will have to ask you, do not touch anything. as you can imagine every console on the bridge controls a fundamental part of the ship. We don't want to interfere with that ::smiles worried::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::senses Atreides is getting quite annoyed by the little creatures::

ACTION: In the green quarters, the ventilator grate has been opened and all the children begin to make their way into it, their elders just ignoring them.

ACTION: Hailing frequency is open

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Picks up the boy by the scruff of his neck, pulling him free from his arm and with the child squirming walks over to Gnav and sets it down on his shoulder::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Closes hailing frequencies again:: CIV: Yep.. That worked fine..

Bliqa says:
::Glest glares at the one and turns to look at the other whose shoulder he is now on.::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CNS: Have fun with that one, he's adorable, and might go well with parsnips.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: Okay, restore back to the default settings. ::Looks down at his console again, making a few notes on it:: Let's... Um.. ::Considers:: Okay. Navigational system, dry run. Tell me when you're ready.

ACTION: Hailing frequency is closed

CO Capt Gomes says:
::arrives on the bridge followed by the small Moriddian female:: Bliqa: Welcome to the Seleya bridge. Is there anything in particular you would like to see?

Bliqa says:
:: Holds her hands together in delight::  CO: Oh, just everything.  But as I know you are busy, I will just watch out of the way.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Self: Uhoh, not on my shoulder. ::picks the little thing from his shoulder::

CO Capt Gomes says:
Bliqa: Follow me, you can seat in the Counsellor’s chair ::goes to her chair::

SCENE: In the quarters holding those of red tinge, all is silent as everyone sits on the floor, their eyes closed, their breathing slow.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: What is our status?

Glest says:
:: grabs for the man’s neck::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Takes an emergency blanket out of his medkit and gives it to one of the children to play with::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Notices an alert on the screen and turns around to CIV:: CIV: Uh oh.. Security alert in guest.... ::Hears and sees the CO:: CO: Captain... ::Notices Bliqa as well::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Running tests on the computer systems, Captain. Nothing unusual.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::lowers the CNS chair for Bliqa before she sits down::

ACTION: One of the girls takes the blanket and looks at it curiously then back up at the one with the angry eyes.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks up at OPS, her eyebrows high:: OPS: Security what?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Child: Look! Shiny!

Bliqa says:
:: With a smile and thank you, hopes up and looks around.::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: We have a security alert on the ventilation shaft access hatch from one of the guests quarters..

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Frowns, changing his screen to the one the OPS is watching:: CO, OPS: I confirm. ::Glances up:: Suggestion to engage force fields to avoid our guests getting even further.

ACTION: After awhile the blue children, who are being ignored by their elders, finds the two giants rather boring and begin to find other things in the room to take apart.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Do it

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Runs a scan of the specific location::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Is it the same room the counsellor and CMO are in?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::thinks: I think Pandora doesn't like this::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods:: CO: Engaging force fields in three, two, one. ::Begins powering up various force fields one by one:

ACTION: Some of the green children find their way to the main access way and begin to climb up and some begin to climb down.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: No captain.. Green quarters, apparently... ::Turns to Bliqa:: Bliqa: What happens when different colours are together in the same space?

CO Capt Gomes says:
Bliqa: I am sure this is just a sensor malfunction ::smiles::

CO Capt Gomes says:
*CNS*: Gomes to Gnav. Go to the green room, there is a security emergency there. Since you are closer, find out what the problem is

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Sighs with relief and continues walking through the room taking readings of everyone in order to get an idea of their physiology, using his probe on a few to get more detailed scans::

Bliqa says:
:: Looks at OPS and frowns, then sighs::  OPS: Infighting most likely, though we try to do less of it as a family.

CO Capt Gomes says:
Bliqa: you mean your people will start fighting if they mingle?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::taps his badge:: *CO*: I'm on my way. ::nods to the CMO, then opens the door, exits and closes the door again::

Bliqa says:
CO: It is possible.  The greens are explorers as children, they are relatively harmless.  The blues now, they are the inventors.  They are the future of our people.  ::Smiles proudly.::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods slowly, then turns back to his console::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Computer: Locate the 'green' room.

ACTION: Throughout the area, force fields come up, trapping children in various locations.  Soon a howl of frustration is heard throughout.

CO Capt Gomes says:
Bliqa: Interesting, I just hope none of them are fighters ::smiles unhappy::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::after receiving the room designation for the green room he heads there::

Bliqa says:
CO: That would be those with the colour you call violet.  :: lowers her voice::  It is always wisest to give them plenty of room.

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS/CIV: Did you hear that gentlemen?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods slowly:: CO: There is one other thing we need to discuss...

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::arrives at the green room and enters, then closes the doors::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: It's working, Captain. Through we don't really have control on which colours I'm trapping together. Unless of course each colour has a distinctive DNA signature?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::looks around and notices one of the hatches is open::

Zala says:
:: Looks up as a stranger enters, then stands and motions her hand in greeting for one who is beneath her.  Politely::  CNS: May I help you?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::taps his badge:: *CO*: Gnav to Gomes. Captain, I think some of the green are in the JTs.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: They probably do but I don't know if our internal sensors are enough to distinguish them

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Continues working:: CO: Security are standing by for orders, Captain. Want to dispatch them?

CO Capt Gomes says:
*CNS*: do what you can to secure them, I'll send reinforcements

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Dispatch security to anywhere you detect a Moriddian life sign

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: what else do we need to discuss?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
*CO*: Acknowledged. ::enters the hatch and goes looking for the green things::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: In private... ::Looks towards the ready room::

Zala says:
:: As the man ignores her, she sends a servant for one of the violets to deal with him.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Dispatch them immediately

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Lets go then. CIV: Stay close to Bliqa :::eyes him worried::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::senses some thoughts from the green room he doesn't want to sense:: Self: Uhoh, problem.

Zala says:
:: As the violets enter, she points imperiously to the open gateway and where the man rudely vanished into.::

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DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito is Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Tim Schols is Lieutenant Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
Andreas Habeland is Lieutenant Paul Atreides (CMO – Chief Medical Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Junior Grade Vonir Gnav (CNS – Counselor)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Karriaunna Scotti is Bliga, Glest and Zala.
Lilia Perfeito is the Computer.

Stardate: 10803.02
Arc Title: Not so little things
Part: Two
Mission Number: 511
Ship Manager: Karriaunna Scotti
Arc Creator: Karriaunna Scotti

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