USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11210.07
Mission Number 690
Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations IV
                
       DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Lilia Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO-Commanding Officer)
Mike Hiles as Commander Maximus Heller (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Commander Dylan Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)OPS Clark
Einar Sigurðsson as Lieutenant Commander William York (CMO – Chief Medical Officer)npc Nurse Dar
Aoibhe Ní Shúilleabháin as Ensign Caerys Lee (MO – Medical Officer)npc Dar
Christopher Dickinson as Ambassador Envoy Savar (CIV - Civilian)
Robert Wright as Ensign H’ret (CSO-Chief Science Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose (SO-Science Officer)

Time lapse:  5 min

Ship Manager
              Karriaunna Scotti

The USS Seleya is in orbit of Systemia while her crew finishes first contact with the inhabitants.

Having spent a local day with two of the major species of the planet, they were now asked to assemble in the planet's capital, Symbiotica, for a final spectacle in their honor.

Symbiotica occupies a whole island in the middle of one of the planet's ocean. It is mostly dry land with a few lagoons and puddles for the Amphibian and fish species. The architecture is a mix and match the different sentient Systemians.

The assigned meeting point is a large beach. The show is to begin in about 30 minutes.

Captain's log, Stardate 11210.07. Subspace negotiations with the Systemians are finished. I can tell the road ahead is big, their ideas of symbiosis between all species are a little ... alien to us. But I believe that with time a diplomatic and trade agreement will be possible. I will soon meet my crew and we will be on our way.  Hopefully without any incidents.

Cmdr Heller's Log Stardate 11210.07.  Having had a close call with what we believe was a mixer my team has met back up and are on our way to meet the captain in Symbiotica.  We just beamed from the library to the capital city and are making our way to the meeting place.

=/\= Infinite diversity in infinite combinations, part IV =/\=

CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Takes a boot off after rematerializing in the capital city and pours some water out, along with some local vegetation::
SO Lt Rose says:
::Walking at a rather slow pace as she takes in everything around her while she scans it into their database.::
MO Ens Lee says:
::Fans her face, trying to keep her mind out of the gutter::

ACTION: It is twilight in Symbiotica. The star's fading light reflects on the ocean, visible from the beach. The water is red, due to the algae composition, making the sight unusual for an M class planet.

CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Puts the boot back on and glances at Lee:: MO: What's wrong, kid.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Unconsciously makes her way to the beach not far from them to pause and look outward.::
MO Ens Lee says:
::Keeps fanning with her hand:: CMO: It's a lot warmer here, just having a hard time adjusting.

ACTION: There some creatures walking about, not as many as one would expect in a capital city. The species the crew met are there, along with many others.

CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Walking along with the CTO, taking in the architecture.::  CTO:  It’s been an interesting day, don’t you think sir?
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Walks after her, catching up:: MO: It's not that warm. Are you alright? You look flushed.
Amb Envoy Savar says:
::Milling about with the rest of the staff ::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Looking around the capital of the planet as they walk around, impressed by the diversity in architecture it displays::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Walking with the others toward their meeting place he turns to H'ret.::  CSO:  That is has been, definitely an interesting planet and culture, how did your meetings go?
MO Ens Lee says:
::Avoids his gaze:: CMO: I'm fine. Just... preoccupied. Nothing to worry about, sir. ::Tries for a confident smile, but just falls short::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
MO: Fine. I don't care. ::Strolls out in front of her, adjusting his (now wet) uniform jacket::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Walking along the beach, still in her dress uniform and with a small bag in her hand.::
SO Lt Rose says:
::Sensing someone standing next to her, she finds one of the planets inhabitants standing next to her.  Like all the inhabitants of this world, it was a cross from something familiar.  This one appeared to be from the mammal group if one accounted for all the fur.::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
CTO: Alright, I'm here. What was it you wanted that just could not wait?
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
CTO:  Quite well I think, we learned a great deal about their symbiotic relationship....slightly disturbing though it may be to us.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Knowing a smile could be both a warning and a greeting, she went for something in between, one that had little teeth showing.::
MO Ens Lee says:
::Steps up beside the CMO and nods to the CTO, the color in her cheeks slowly being replaced by a far paler tone, stops waving her hand like a fan:: All: Uh oh. ::Wobbles::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
CTO: Still, I see a great deal of potential for these people.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Arrives at the location and looks around for the crew. She is particularly concerned about the encounter Lee had. It sounds like it was nothing .... but is it ever nothing?::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Snatches Lee's arm and manages to grab a hold of her before she falls over:: MO: Oi!
MO Ens Lee says:
::Faints, her legs folding beneath her::
SO Lt Rose says:
::The person returned the smile and then also looked out toward the setting sun.  Bri followed suit.::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
CTO: Hey, help me get her over to that bench. ::Motions for a wooden bench to their right::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
MO:  Oh my!
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CSO:  Yeah we learned quite a few things ourselves not all of them comforting...  ::Stops and turns as he sees Lee go down he moves to help York move her.::
Amb Envoy Savar says:
::Silently curious about what the locals have planned for the coming event ::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Follows the CTO and CMO over to the bench as they carry Lee to it.::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Lays her down on the park bench and retrieves Lee's tricorder from her side:: MO: Ensign Lee, can you hear me? ::Flips the tricorder open and starts a scan::
MO Ens Lee says:
::Starts to come to slowly, catches sight of the CMO, mumbles, her words a little slurred:: CMO: I didn't think you'd come back...
CMO LtCmdr York says:
MO: For god’s sake Lee, I was away for 10 minutes. Did you eat or drink something?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Stops for a moment to admire a particularly interesting building::
MO Ens Lee says:
::Regains some of her composure, and realizes she's not looking at the man she thought she was:: CMO: Chief?
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Runs the medical scanner over her from top to bottom:: MO: No, Santa Claus.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CMO:  She had a, shall we say run in with a local, we think.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
CTO/CMO/MO: Is this perhaps some reaction to that incident during your meeting?  I don't know the details, but I heard there was one.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CMO:  Is she ok?
MO Ens Lee says:
::Struggles to sit up, head spinning:: CMO: I'm fine. I only scanned myself an hour ago. Nothing out of the ordinary. ::Waves his tricorder away:: Just too hot on this planet.
SO Lt Rose says:
::As the night surrounds her, including the silence, she turns to find herself alone.  Not exactly the best thing to be on an alien world.  With a sigh, wishing she could spend more time on the beach, she turns back to the road and heads in the direction the others should have gone.::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Grabs her arm and puts it away:: MO: You're fine, when I SAY you're fine.
MO Ens Lee says:
::Is rather embarrassed that the whole Away team has been halted by her little dizzy spell::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Looks around:: All: What incident?
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Cocks his head to the side slightly at Lees comment and looks around a bit.:: MO:  really?  I find it quite comfortable myself.

ACTION: In the city, public light start to be turned on as the star is almost gone from the sky.

ACTION: Anyone approaching the beach will just barely notice a single figure standing there: Captain Gomes.

MO Ens Lee says:
CMO: A, well, I think it was one of those "Mixers"... when you were away... ::Takes a deep breath:: appeared and kissed me. No big deal. Just took some of my DNA, I suspect.
MO Ens Lee says:
::Flushes up again at the memory::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
CMO: given the unique symbiotic relationship of trills and their hosts, perhaps a more thorough examination is in order?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Notices Savar has walked ahead already and gets moving again to catch up::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: MO: It kissed you? A small fish....kissed you? ::Looks at his readings....strange, no signs of hallucinogenic.::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
CSO: Don't you think I know that?
CMO LtCmdr York says:
::Taps his badge:: *Seleya*: Seleya, this is York. Two to beam directly to sickbay.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Leans back, not pleased with the doctors hostile tone.::  CMO:  A suggestion doctor, not an admonishment.
MO Ens Lee says:
::Gives the CSO a look:: CSO; I think I know how to scan around a symbiont. .. ::Feels irritable:: CMO: It wasn't a small fish it was... :;waves her hand around:: a man. A very handsome, and very naked man. Ok?
SO Lt Rose says:
::As she starts to leave, lights come on in the city adding to the outer surrounding.  A bit further on the beach she notes a familiar form and makes her way toward her captain.::
OPS Clark says:
@*CMO*: Understood, stand by for transport in three, two, one... ::Activates the transport::
Amb Envoy Savar says:
::Seeing Gomes standing alone, not certain if he should approach or not ::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
CTO:  I suppose we should continue on and report to the Captain?
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Materializes in sickbay:: CMO: This is totally unnecessary, Chief. I'm fine. ::Hops off the biobed:: CMO: This is going to look so back on my record. Can we just forget it all and get back down there?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Glances over at H'ret as the doctor’s beam away.:: CSO: Agreed lets go.  ::Heads off toward the beach picking up their pace.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks towards the approaching Vulcan:: Amb: Greetings. Do you know if something happened to the rest of the crew? I expected them to be here by now.
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@MO: SIT DOWN.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Reaches Savar again, just as the meeting place comes within view, and spots the captain as well::
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Sits down::
SO Lt Rose says:
::As she comes up on the captain and ambassador, she comes to a stop to look around.::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@::Motions for Dar to get him a fresh uniform, and starts taking his, formerly white, jacket off::
MO Ens Lee says:
@CMO: No need to yell... ::Struggles to stop her lip from quivering:: CMO: You could have just asked.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods at Pandora and Rose as they arrive::
Amb Envoy Savar says:
::Notices the arrival of Commander Pandora ::  CO: I have been known to be early at times.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Falls in line with Heller.::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@::Glares at her...then moves closer:: MO: Alright...sorry...just, do as your told for once.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Surprised she beat the others she is a bit concerned.::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@::Activates the biobed's scanners::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Returns the captain's nod:: CO: Captain...
MO Ens Lee says:
@ CMO: I always do... ::Gives him an under-appreciated look::
CO Capt Gomes says:
All: I was hoping to get a short report on what happened with Dr. Lee before the ceremony.  But it doesn't look like it is possible now.
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@::Retrieves a lab coat from Dar and puts it over his shoulders:: MO: I know you....do...::looks at the readings, then grabs for his tricorder again and starts scanning her symbiont::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Sees the Captain and the rest of the crew up ahead and waves happily as they come into view.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::As they approach the beach he sees the outline of some of the crew and approaches them.::
SO Lt Rose says:
::Turns back to the captain::  CO:  Did you learn about the mixers in your talks?
MO Ens Lee says:
@CMO: This is a bit of an over-reaction to being kissed. ::Tries to ignore the CMO's little strip routine::
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: Yes, they were introduced as one of the central species on the planet. There were none present, however. Apparently they do not care much about politics. They are supposed to be responsible for maintaining the planet's genetic pool.
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: Did you meet any?
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Correct.  And No, I did not.  But Dr. Lee did.
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@MO: What was it you were saying before we beamed out....a naked Trill kissed you? But there were no other Trill with us on the planet.
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: By choice?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Stands with the group, just listening to the conversation for now, wondering how the other group's tour was::
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Starts to feel defensive:: CMO: You'd have kissed him too!

ACTION: The starlight is all gone now. There is no artificial illumination and no visible moon so the only light now comes from the city behind.

CMO LtCmdr York says:
@::Runs the handheld scanner over her stomach:: MO: I can assure you Lee...I would not have.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::As the come into speaking distance.:: CO: Captain, apologies for our delay.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Sorry we're late captain, Doctor Lee feinted and her and Doctor York beamed back up to the ship to perform a more detailed scan to see if they can find out why.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: I do not believe so.  And given their desire to colonize, I can understand why they might want to focus on genetics.  They have to have a minimum number of species in the mix to produce a colony.  And I would think the more diverse, the more areas they can live.
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@::Glances at Dar, a worried look on his face::
MO Ens Lee says:
@CMO: He had brown eyes and... :;stops talking, realizing her description was about to fall pretty close to home::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@MO: I still wouldn't have kissed him. ::Smiles a bit::
SO Lt Rose says:
::Hopes the encounter was not part of Dr. Lee's problem.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Turns to the new arrivals:: CSO/CTO: The show is about to start.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Falls in line with the Captain and the others.::
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Sees CMO's look:: CMO: What? Is my symbiont OK? ::Sits up on her elbows::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@MO: Tell me, do you feel any...changes in your symbiotical relationship? Does it hurt..?
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks from Rose to Heller, then back at Rose:: SO: We will need more details.
Nurse Dar says:
@::Smiles at Caerys as she takes a vial of blood from her arm, then pats her shoulder and leaves to analyze the sample::
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Shakes her head silently, the penny finally dropping::

ACTION: The crew starts hearing music, apparently coming from under the water. It starts very low but slowly increases in strength.

SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  When she scanned and I double scanned her after the incident, everything appeared normal.  Though I had to rely mostly on Dr. Lee as she knows her physiology best.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Turns to look out over the water, listening to the music::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Nods to Rose:: All: Unless there is an immediate threat to her life, we will have to deal with it en route.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Listens as they walk with the CO.:: All:  hmmm...quite pleasant.
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@::Compares her scans with her last medical scan::
Dar says:
@CMO: Doctor, there are no hallucinogenics in her blood, but... ::Hands him a PADD with a concerned look on her face::
SO Lt Rose says:
::As she turns to the Caitain, she realizes there is music in the background.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  Agreed, we'll have to see what Doctor York finds out.  ::Turns toward the water as he hears music build, apparently from under the water.::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@Dar: Then scan for altered brain chemistry...somehow she saw a trill down there...a naked Trill.
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@::Reads the padd::

ACTION: A number of different individuals start arriving from the city and from under water. Apparently one of each species on the planet. The crew can count dozens. They all converge to a spot in the sand, about 300 meters from the crew.

CMO LtCmdr York says:
@::Reaches for a stool and sits on it:: MO: I had to be sure...
MO Ens Lee says:
@CMO: What is it? ::looks worried:: CMO; And don't you dare say what i think you're about to...
SO Lt Rose says:
::Considering the MO's incident, she scans the area for mixers.::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@::Sighs and places the padd away:: MO: Ensign.....Caerys...you're pregnant.
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Sits up, looks at him, looks down, and back up again:: CMO: Find another cause for my fainting spell. That's rubbish.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Finding a mixer she looks up, her eyes narrowing on it.::
Amb Envoy Savar says:
::The natives begin to appear and surround them and move to a common meeting spot, and Savar notes that the variety of species, but seems like he can only see one of each.  Curiously, he wonders if they decided to only send one representative, and how such things were decided ::

ACTION :They all start an intricate dance, with a lot of touching and apparently giving and accepting items.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Glances around as the group around them begins to dance.::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Captain, notice that individual over there?  If you watch long enough as it moves from person to person, it changes shape.  That is a mixer.
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@::Moves closer, almost placing his hand on hers, but decides against it:: MO: Caerys, somehow...a fetus is growing inside you. It appears healthy, but...the readings are not quite what I'm used to, so I want to run some tests. Is that alright?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Looks at the various inhabitants converging on their location, starting an odd dance::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Follows Rose's indication:: SO: Impressive. That would explain how they are able to interact with all the species on the planet.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Locks his arms behind his back and observes.::
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Eyes widen in fear, her gaze fixed on the CMO, opens her mouth to speak, thinks better of it and just nods::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  They apparently are able to pick up from their... host?  What they would desire most in a mate and imitate it.  Hence Dr. Lee's umm... naked trill.  I would strongly advise keeping some distance from it.  Especially as we have no idea what happened with Dr. Lee.
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@::Gives her an encouraging smile, then moves away to confer with Dar::
CO Capt Gomes says:
SO: For now they seem to be only performing. Even if there was an exchange with dr Lee, what are the odds that it actually worked? The biologies must be very different.
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@Dar: I need a full DNA analysis of that fetus, get the sample and I need the results ASAP.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
CO: Given Doctor Lee's reaction, I would suggest we prevent such an interaction again until were certain it’s safe Captain.
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@::Walks into his office and tints the windows, then reaches for his hipflask and takes a long sip::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@::Sits down at his desk and activates the comm:: *Bridge*: Bridge, this is Sickbay. Get me the Captain on a secure line.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: Agreed. ::In a lower voice:: CSO: Fortunately we will be away soon enough.
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  Biology is not my field, but given the diversity of these species?  And the ability of our own various species to have viable offspring even though we are different species... the probability increases.
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Blinks hard, doing her best not to cry:: Self: My mother is going to kill me...
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Nods in silent agreement.::

ACTION: Soon the performers end their dance, with a bow to the crew (that seems to be universal).

SO Lt Rose says:
::Not sure of the appropriate gesture, again she chooses one she is familiar with and claps with a smile.::
Dar says:
@::Moves over to the MO and eases her into lying down:: MO: We're just going to run some scans, Caerys. Get to the bottom of this. ::Smiles confidently, but knows MO will see through the smile::
CO Capt Gomes says:
All: I hope we will not offend by doing this ... ::Claps:: Aliens: Thank you.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Applauds the conclusion of the performance.::  All: very well coordinated.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Joins in on the applause::
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Looks ready to argue, but lies down nonetheless:: Dar: Just tell me if I need to start thinking up girl names or boy names... :voice shaking::
OPS Clark says:
@*CMO*: Stand by... *CO*: Seleya to captain Gomes..

ACTION: Soon the performers disappear into where they came from and the music begins to fade away again.

SO Lt Rose says:
::Looks down at her tricorder, making sure she knows where the mixer is.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Is startled by her badge::*Clark*: Go ahead.
CO Capt Gomes says:
All: This is where our obligations end. Are you all ready to return to the ship?
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@::Taps his fingers on the desk::
SO Lt Rose says:
::Relaxes as the mixer also leaves, in his case heading for the waters.  She is curious if there will be any new babies in a few... months?  Kind of depends on their gestation time.::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Looks about a bit, wondering if this concludes the ceremony.::  CO: Aye Captain.
OPS Clark says:
@*CO*: I have the CMO on the line for you. Patching him through now... ::Taps a few buttons:: *CMO*: Alright, putting you through now, chief... ::Pushes the final command::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO:  With so much to see, not likely.  But I gather our time here is over.
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@*CO*: Captain, I assume the away team briefed you on Doctor Lee's incident.
CO Capt Gomes says:
*CMO*: Yes I have Doctor. How is she doing?
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@::Sighs audibly::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Nods silently at the captain's question, having seen and heard enough on this planet for now::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@*CO*: Captain, I'm afraid that...she has been impregnated. She's pregnant, Captain. And, I can't be sure. But we're looking at some sort of inter-species fetus growing at a, faster than normal rate.
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Listens to the CMO and is silent for a minute. Of all the "incidents" that could have happened, why this....why...why on her watch....why????::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
ALL: OH....My!
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@*CO*: Captain..are you still there?
CO Capt Gomes says:
*CMO*: Understood. We will be aboard shortly but I can tell you immediately that whatever happens next has to be Dr. Lee's choice.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Seeing the captain's expression she can sympathize, especially with Dr. Lee.  And given the CMO should never have left her alone...  she shakes her head.::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@*CO*: Well of course it is. ::Grows angry at the notion that he would...::
CO Capt Gomes says:
CTO: Ask the ship to beam us while I finish this with the CMO.
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Gets a sudden hankering for chocolate-covered Takka berries::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
CO: Captain, I may be out of line, but such an act by an obviously intelligent lifeform...it’s incredibly immoral!
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods to the captain and taps his badge.::  *Seleya*:  Away team is ready to beam up.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: Morality is not universal...unfortunately.
MO Ens Lee says:
@::...or some nice, fresh gagh...::
CMO LtCmdr York says:
@::Cuts the channel, then runs his hand through his hair.....was this his fault for leaving her?::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
CO: It’s hard to believe it was done accidentally I mean.  The disregard for diplomatic relations is reckless.
MO Ens Lee says:
@::Oh! Or chocolate-covered gagh... yea::
OPS Clark says:
@*CTO*: Understood commander, stand by for transport... ::Taps a few commands, locking on to the away team and initiating the transport::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Trails off his statement as the transporter takes hold.
CO Capt Gomes says:
CSO: I agree, we will ... ::Her voice trails off as she starts dematerializing::
SO Lt Rose says:
CSO:  This is a very open species...  too open.  In a sense, they are a danger to themselves.  But I can see this also being very open to them.

ACTION: The crew is beamed to the Seleya's transporter room 1.

SO Lt Rose says:
::Steps down from the transporter padd.::

=/\=  End mission =/\=