Last week on the Seleya:

The crew settled in the Moriddians and quickly discovered why the station was glad to see them leave as quickly as possible.  They are a curious race and their diminutive stature allows them to get into many places others cannot, especially the children who are encouraged at all times to explore that curiosity of which Maor was working to help contain at all times.

The captain, counsellor and CMO met up with Bliqa and were in for a bit of a surprise at the condition of the Blues VIP quarters, which the blues saw nothing wrong about, showing only pride in their children.

The children took a fascination with the doctor's medical equipment, but Atreides was neither thrilled with them nor willing to assist their curiosity in the dismantling of his medical equipment.  His goal was to find out more about their physical workings.

The counsellor was eventually sent to the Green's VIP quarters to deal with internal alert of Moriddians in the vents leading from that room.  Ignoring the matriarch of the Greens upon entry, Gnav headed into the duct after the children; only to shortly discover he is followed by the very deadly Violet.

It is wise not to mix the skin colours of each group, but not quite for the reasons many would first think.  The blues are inventors, the largest of the group and lead by King Kalalalahan's head wife.

The violets are the defenders, those who fight to protect what is theirs and can be very dangerous when aroused.  Those who are green are natural explorers, always trying to go everywhere, especially as children.  Then there are the silent Reds, who no one has learned anything about as they remained quietly in their quarters with no interactions.

The Moriddians are carnivores, eating small rodents, which unfortunately, the ship did not have in abundance.  But Pandora came up with an idea of making imitations while doling out sparingly the real creatures.

For the most part, it worked and the wives were willing to do their part in helping by grumbling only a little bit; after all, it would only be a short term.

The Moriddian system consists of 12 planets.  The fifth planet is a colony world, just within the life zone.  The mother world is the fourth planet and consists of three major continents as well as three major governments: A monarchy, a democracy and a dictatorship, all three, which tend to avoid each other.  It is the monarchy, which has reached out to the Federation, supported by the Democratic leaders.  All have their own agenda’s unknown.

What the crew did not discover during their week with the Moriddians, was the ambassadors reference to never quite knowing how many there exactly were.

A week has passed with nominal issues as all tried to behave and help.  But the closer they get to their home world, the more restless they became and while nothing serious occurred, it tried the patience of the crew of the Seleya.  As the Seleya enters the Moriddian system, many aboard the ship if not physically, mentally sigh with relief.

Captain's log, stardate 10803.09. We are on the outskirts of the Moriddian system where I expect to deliver the wives of the King. Having this royal family aboard has been both a challenge to the Seleya crew and a learning opportunity for us all. But all in all, I will be glad when they are at their destiny ...

<<<<<<<<<< Not so Little Things III >>>>>>>>>>

CO Capt Gomes says:
::in her Chair on the bridge:: OPS: What is our ETA to the fourth planet?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Taps a few buttons to get the required information:: CO: Ten minutes, captain..

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Thank you. Inform our guests to be ready ::looks around and speaks more to herself than anyone:: All: Where is Maor?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances up from his console:: CO: Right behind you, Captain?

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: You are ever so quiet I never notice you. I would like you to go check if the Moridians are indeed getting ready and all the logistics of their exit are in place

SCENE: Throughout the Morridian quarters, it has become very silent.  Everyone is very still, including the children.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Take Lt Gnav and Dr Atreides, they have a sort of bond with the Moriddians. Start with the Blue wife, Bliqa

ACTION: As the ship passes the fifth world, they note it is rather barren with a few areas lit up.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods, drawing up a message to the various guest quarters::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Interesting system. Be sure you are logging all sensor information on these planets. I would like to browse through it later

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::crawls through the JTs towards the escaped green things::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Are you sure this isn't a job more suited to your.. ::Pauses, trying to find the word he's looking for:: own skills, Captain? ::Straightens in his spot:: I'm told I don't have much of a calming effect on people in such.. ::Waits a  moment:: situations.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods:: CO: Of course captain.. Scans are in progress.. ::Takes a look at the information as well::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: It’s a perfect chance for you to practice Commander. I need to be on the bridge to talk to the King.

ACTION: Tactical is picking up a rather complex defence system near the fourth planet, one that is lacking around the fifth.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Now that I remember, the counsellor is probably still in the area to be sure the children are under control

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: Captain, I am picking some communication traffic between the fourth and fifth planet..

ACTION: Engineering is picking up an increase in energy near the Red's quarters.

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: That should be normal since both planets are inhabited

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Right. ::Studies her in doubt:: If I don't come back in half an hour, come after me. ::Sighs miserably::  Yes, Captain. ::Nods slowly and hits his badge:: *CMO*: What's your current location, Doctor? ::Heads towards the TL's direction::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: I am just a bit surprised at the amount.. It seems to be less than one would expect from planets this size..

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Send our general greetings to the Fourth planet. Then contact the King directly

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Do they seem hostile in any way?

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: I'll send Ivanova if you don't return! Good luck

CMO Lt Atreides says:
*CO*: In my office, why?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Sends a general message, greeting the planet, and stating their intentions:: CO: No captain...

CO Capt Gomes says:
::taps her badge::*CNS*: Gomes to Gnav. Are you still with the Moriddians?

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Then they might just be informing of our arrival, they probably don't get a Starfleet ship every day

ACTION: The message is received by the three governments, all three responding with welcome and giving them orbital coordinates as well.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Big comfort. ::Disappears behind the closing TL doors:: *CMO*: Contact the CNS and meet me in his location in five minutes, Maor out. ::Closes the channel and hits his badge again:: *CNS*: Maor to Gnav.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods slowly, initiating a hail to the King's residence::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::sits back grabbing the armrests in her chair::All: Almost done....almost done

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Computer: Gnav's location.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: We're receiving beam-down coordinates, and an invitation to dinner with the King...

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Good! Tell them we accept graciously, I will take you, Maor, Gnav and Atreides. Ask them if we can start beaming the wives as well and what time they would like us to meet

Computer says:
CMO: Lt Gnav is near the guest quarters

ACTION: As the world grows larger on the screen, it can be seen that the three continents are uniquely situated, with one at the southern pole, one at the northern pole and one not quite encircling the equatorial regions.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::taps his badge:: *CO*: I'm approaching the green things now.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Sends the requested message and waits for the answer::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Finishes his coffee and makes his way to the nearest lift::

CO Capt Gomes says:
*CNS*: We are about to enter orbit of the Moriddian planet. I send Commander Maor and Dr Atreides to help you make sure all our guests are ready to leave the ship. I insist All of them should be ready to leave

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Frowns:: *OPS*: The Counsellor  doesn't seems to be responding to my messages, can you locate him on the internal sensors? ::Requests the correct deck::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
*CO*: Easier said than done, captain. Some are in the JTs and I have the feeling I'm being followed.

CO Capt Gomes says:
*CNS*: We will beam one by one if necessary

CMO Lt Atreides says:
TL: Guest quarters.

ACTION: Engineering informs the bridge that the energy build up in the Red's quarters is unidentifiable and becoming worrisome, though it is contained there.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
*CO*: Can you isolate their bio signatures?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: We can start beaming them down immediately..

CO Capt Gomes says:
*CNS*: We will try immediately

TL says:
CMO: Guest quarters were found on decks two to seven, please specify the exact level.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::taps her badge again:: *CIV*: Inform Bliqa we will start beaming them down

ACTION: Warning sounds on the tactical board as energy peaks in the Red quarters only to quickly dissipate.  There is no one there.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
TL: Two.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Self: Idiotic lift, I AM on deck seven.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CO*: Understood. ::Parts the TL, making his way towards the direction of the guest quarters::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Checks his systems:: *CIV*: He seems to be near the green's quarters..

TL says:
CMO: I heard that. ::Wooshes on its way up::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::sighs::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Is something happening with tactical?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Notices the Counsellor:: CNS: Lieutenant. ::Nods politely:: Has the doctor arrived yet?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks at the tactical screen, noticing the alert, then glances to the apparently empty seat at tactical:: CO: I see some odd alert.. An energy build-up in the red's quarters.. But now it's gone...

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Steps out of the lift and makes his way down the corridor::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: And the Moriddians there?

ACTION: The FCO, following the instructions given, slips the ship through the complex system and safely into orbit.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Checks internal sensors:: CO: None.. No-one inside anymore... ::Frowns, checking the sensors' calibration::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: A beam out?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::wakes up from a nightmare::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: Could be... Too early to tell... ::Shakes head, running additional scans::

CO Capt Gomes says:
*CIV/CNS/CMO*: Is any of you near the red quarters? Something happened there

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances up from his musings:: CMO: Glad to see you've decided to join us, Doctor. I assume this is where our guests reside? ::Points at the door in front of them::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CO*: Not sure, Captain. We're near the green's quarters. Did something happen?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: Unless they moved out.

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Put up our shields just in case and tell the surface we are running into some tecnical difficulties

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::finds himself in a corridor:: Self: What? Where am I?

CO Capt Gomes says:
*CIV*: Yes, apparently all the reds disappeared

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Computer: What's my location?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: I don't detect any transporter signatures... It seems like they just disappeared...

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Raises shields and sends yet another message to the surface, making excuses for what is going on::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: And we still have that problem of their life signs being in shift all the time ....

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods:: CO: Yeah. I still can't quite put my finger on that...

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::looks around and sees Maor:: Self: Eek!

Computer says:
CNS: You are standing before the VIP quarters.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::takes a deep breath:: *CIV*: Find Bliqa, the blue leader. Tell her the red disappeared and if she has any idea why

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Opens his mouth to speak as the counsellor turns towards him:: CNS: Settle down! ::Growls:: What the hell is wrong with you? Ugh. ::Hits his badge:: *CO*: Understood. What else can go wrong today? ::Turns towards the CMO's direction:: CMO: He's ::Points at the counsellor’s direction:: your responsibility. See that he follows us. We're going to the blue quarters. ::Moves to leave::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Now let’s concentrate on the Red quarters. Aside from the energy peak, there was nothing else unusual there?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Self: It must be that creatures and me being a telepathic.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Grabs the CNS' arm and pushes him in behind Maor::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Shakes head:: CO: No ma'am... It just started building up about... ::Checks the data::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: What exactly is your major malfunction, counsellor? ::Takes a look behind his shoulder:: Are you ill? ::Narrows his eyes at his direction::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
CIV: I don't know, but I think the most probable cause are those coloured things causing mental problems. You know I'm a telepath.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods:: CNS: Do I need to keep you separated from those beings, counsellor?

CO Capt Gomes says:
::wonders what is taking Maor so long to report in::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
CIV: No, I don't think that works. Telepathic things crosses borders. Ever since they're on the ship I've got into these sort of daydreams.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CNS: Understood. ::Turns to the CMO's direction:: CMO: Once we get a free moment you are to give him a full physical, Doctor. ::Turns his attention back to the corridor they're in::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Nods::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Pauses in front of the blue's guest quarters:: CNS, CMO: Look sharp. ::Presses the chime::

Bliqa says:
:: calls out::  Enter...

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Lets go of the CNS::

ACTION: As the doors to the quarters open, the gentlemen see that all is in order, everything put back into place and the group patiently waiting for them.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: Captain.. Looks like the energy build-up started about 15 minutes ago.... ::Checks sensor logs for any data around that time::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
CMO: Thank you. Was it necessary hold me that tight?

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods::OPS: And it ended abruptly with the disappearance of the red faction. Could it be an internal struggle we are not aware? But even if it is ... where would the bodies be? ::gets up and moves to the OPS console::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CNS: I've not popped a dislocated shoulder in for a long time...

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Enters the guest quarters:: Bliqa: Greetings. ::Offers her a court nod:: I am Commander Maor. I'm here on behalf of Captain Gomes. ::Allows himself a moment to observe the blue's quarters before returning his attention to the blue leader's direction:: Am I to assume that you are the blue's leader?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Shrugs:: CO: Your guess is as good as mine... Nothing notable on logs from that timeframe...

Bliqa says:
:: smiles::  CIV: Yes.  I am also head wife.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
CMO: And you're not going to give me a dislocated shoulder. ::looks quite annoyed::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Smiles at the crazy man::

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: And the room is now completely empty?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
Bliqua: I'm afraid I bring some disturbing news, head wife. ::Clears his throat, waiting a moment for the two officers behind him to grow quiet:: It appears all the reds have gone missing. ::Continues to watch her facial expression:: I don't suppose you'd know anything about it, would you?

Bliqa says:
:: For a moment looks extremely displeased and annoyed, but her expression quickly returns to a simple smile.::  CIV: They probably went home.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
Bliqa: Home? ::Narrows his eyes in thought:: How exactly did they accomplish that on their own?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::feels strong emotions::

Bliqa says:
:: Waves a hand with a sigh::  CIV: That is the way of the Reds.  Usually they are quiet, but when they do their thing, they can be such show offs... they are also hard to control.  :: her lips firm a moment before relaxing back into a smile.::  Think nothing of it.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods:: CO: Yes captain... As empty as it was before they came aboard...

Bliqa says:
:: Motions to those around her.::  CIV: We however are ready to go.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
Bliqa: Where exactly is home? I'm sure we'd feel more at ease if we could confirm their well beings. ::Nods:: We were just about to, head wife.

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Let's hope Commander Maor can find some answers. I still find it very odd how we could have missplaced so many people without signs of a transport

Bliqa says:
:: shrugs::  CIV: You will have to call down to the palace to confirm that.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods:: *CO*: Maor to Gomes.

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Here we are *CIV* :Go ahead

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Listens as Maor hopefully gives an update::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CO*: According to the blue leader, the red posses an inherit teleportation ability. It seems they've teleported themselves to the planet surface.  According to the blue leader we could confirm this by contacting the palace. ::Offers a long sigh into the  channel:: Moreover, the blue leader is ready for her own escort to the planet's surface.

CO Capt Gomes says:
*CIV*: Tell her to standby. She can move as soon as we confirm the red's well being

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Contact the planet and ask if the red wives have arrived safely

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods:: CO: Yes ma'am..

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CO*: Understood. ::Closes the channel:: Bliqa: Won't be long now.

Bliqa says:
:: nods::  CIV: Thank you.

<<<<<<<<<< Pause >>>>>>>>>>

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.
Lilia Perfeito is the Computer.
Eldad Ben-Tovim is the TL.

Stardate: 10803.09
Arc Title: Not so little things
Part: Third
Mission Number: 512
Ship Manager: Karriaunna Scotti
Arc Creator: Karriaunna Scotti

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