USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11404.27
Mission Number 749
Regrets X
                
       DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Chris Esterhuyse as Captain Varesh (CO-Commanding Officer)
Mike Hiles as Commander Maximus Heller (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)npc Ty Wilson, TO Lt James
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Commander Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant npc MO Lt Storm

Time lapse:  5 min

Ship Manager
              Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

The XO has claimed the missing scientist and is returning to the shuttle to bring it closer.  In route they come upon Pandora returning.

The captain has agreed to help the Zemians return back to their universe, if they actually belong there and not some other universe.   Commander Heller assisted Dr. Storm in trying to determine that answer by comparing planetary DNA with the Zemians.  Storm senses something is not quite right with Vdon, but has no idea what.

The question has arose, if these people wanted to go home, what about the Jevalt on this world?  How well were they doing in this universe?

Vdon has his people preparing to leave, those that want to go.  The scientist’s time with the hybrid group believes they do not want to return.  Not to mention the fact they might not do well in a different universe; they were now adapted here.

Captain's Log 11404.27: I need to make a final decision regarding the rescue operation. I'm just not sure about it - something about the villagers are off. I'll try to determine what it is without delaying things for too long.

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CO Capt Varesh says:
::Turns to look for Storm::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Outside, sitting on the stairs leading up to the what amounted to an administrative building.::
Ty Wilson says:
@::Follows after the XO and the TO glancing bac occasionally wondering about the villagers, who he was coming to like.::

@ACTION:  As the group catch up to Pandora, the commander fills him in as they return back to the shuttle.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Returns to village and begins looking for Storm and the captain, having the DNA sample that the MO wanted.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Heads back to the village, looking around, then spotting Storm sitting on the stairs:: MO: I have to ask you something about the villagers.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Looks up at the XO and his group arriving::
TO Lt James says:
@::Keeps watch at point as they continue their way back to the shuttle.::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Looks up at the two men::  CO:  As soon as I have the sample I can let you know.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Nods to Heller::  CTO:  Good hunting?
CO Capt Varesh says:
MO: Not what I had in mind. Something seems off, like they are hiding something from us.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods with a small smile, pulling the body of what looks similar to a rabbit though it has three back legs out from where he had it tied to his belt.::  MO:  Will this work?
MO Lt Storm says:
::Reaching for the animal she notes it is dead and sighs with regret.:: CTO:  Thanks.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Gets on board the shuttle again and prepares for departure::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Shrugs at the Lt.’s expression.::  MO:  Didn't have anything in my pack for a snare.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Mithout looking at Varesh she begins to get the sample she needs::  CO:  I am not sure what it is, but there is something going on.  It could just be they are nervous about going back... after all, they have been here all their lives... for many centuries actually.  I find it rather fascinating that they have remained alive and... well... pure.
TO Lt James says:
@::Does a last sweep of the area around the shuttle, making sure no one was watching then enters and secures the hatch, before moving to the front of the shuttle.::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Looks up::  CO:  And the stories... I would like to hear what they were that they were able to keep so much alive for so long.  That is rather rare.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Checks to make sure everyone is on board before taking off:: *CO*: Pandora to captain Varesh. Our team has returned to the shuttle. We are enroute to your location.

@ACTION: The XO takes a seat and quietly contemplates their situation as the others proceed.

CO Capt Varesh says:
::Nods:: MO: Let's first see if they are from our universe.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Slips the sample into the small slot and then pulls up the command needed.::  CO:  This should not take long.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Leans back up against the building next to the MO carefully watching the area around them.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
*OPS*: Understood. Land the standard distance from the village, we don't want to excite them too much.
TO Lt James says:
@::Takes the seat next to Pandora, the XO in the back with the scientist.::

Scenery: The village almost suddenly seems to come alive whereas before it had been very quiet.  People begin to pour out into the main courtyard area with small bags of items.

OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@*CO*: Understood, we'll be there in five minutes. ::Looks ahead to make sure they avoid the population centers, however small::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Ignoring those around her she looks at the sample data.  Then she does a comparison with Vdon's.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Tenses as people begin flooding the streets, his eyes darting watching for anyone with weapons.::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Approaches the landing site and takes the shuttle in lower, just above the treetops, to help hide it from view as long as possible::
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Watches Storm working, ignoring the villagers flooding the streets::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@*CO*: We're about to land, captain.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Looks up after a few minutes::  CO/CTO:  Alright.  While not accurate, it is good enough for our purpose.  These people share many traits with us... basically from us as in our universe.  They also, after many generations have picked up adaptations from this world, which is a good thing or they would never have been able to survive this long.
MO Lt Storm says:
CO/CTO:  Their bodies would not have been able to take in the nutrition.  I would say many of the original people did not make it.  Those that could adapt did.
CO Capt Varesh says:
*OPS*: Understood. Stay with the shuttle for now, I'll be in touch just now.
CO Capt Varesh says:
MO: Will they survive back in our universe?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Sets the shuttle down in the landing zone:: *CO*: Understand, we're on the ground with engines running.
MO Lt Storm says:
CO: Not as well as they think; there will be an adjustment period.  But definitely better than they are doing here. Eventually, given another couple of hundred years, they will either have adapted or died out.
CO Capt Varesh says:
MO: So we're doing the right thing by taking them with us? But what could they be hiding?
TO Lt James says:
@::Glances around as they land.::  OPS:  I'm going to take a look around, make sure there isn't anyone nearby.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Looks up and around at the faces glancing at them.::  CO: Fear of change.  Fear you will not take them.  Fear that you will.  ::Looks up at him::  It looks like you are bringing them a gift from the gods.  But what if you refuse in the end?  After all, you owe them nothing.
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Nods slowly:: MO/CTO: Recommendations? Go or no go?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Nods:: TO: Good idea. I'll be here.. Keep the hatch open, in case there's trouble.
TO Lt James says:
@::Nods and heads for the door opening the hatch, then with her tricorder in hand moves out of the shuttle and begins a circuit around their landing site.::
MO Lt Storm says:
CO: If they were fully adapted... I might say leave them.  But if it was me?  And I dreamed of going home, I would.  But, Varesh, you need them to understand, it will not be that simple.  They have no home to go to.  The Federation council will need to find them one.

CO Capt Varesh says:
MO: Let's find Vdon and give him the mixed news.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Stands up, dusting herself off.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
CO:  I'm not sure I like the idea of trying to ferry everyone to the Seleya, especially with that unknown vessel still in the area.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Keeps an eye out the window as James passes by, looking for any other movement out there::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Nods in agreement to the CTO::  CO:  Keep in mind, this is not a desperate mission.  We could take some back, let them talk with the Federation council and have things set up and ready for the others.  We do not have to do this all at once.
CO Capt Varesh says:
CTO: I understand your reluctance. ::Nods slowly:: MO: We do hold the key to the rift. I like that idea more.
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Turns and leads the way to where Vdon is standing:: Vdon: A moment of your time?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods in response to the MO, agreeing with her suggestions.::
Vdon says:
::Having silently watched them this entire time, he nods and moves forward slightly::  CO:  Of course.
CO Capt Varesh says:
Vdon: How long have your people been here?

@Scenery:  Around the shuttle, the moon's light highlights a few plants while shadows deepen others.  All appears quiet... too quiet.

Vdon says:
::Considers::  Vdon:  This was one of the first settlements.  We are looking at many generations.
TO Lt James says:
@::Moves through the area listening to the quiet of the night, something about it not sitting well with her.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
Vdon: My medical officer raised a valid point. Your people have nowhere to go if you return to our universe. Perhaps if you send a delegation to speak to our leaders about finding you a settlement. You mentioned colonies?
Ty Wilson says:
@::Moves from the back of the shuttle to take a seat next to the OPS.::  OPS:  Hello commander.  ::Looks out of the front window.::
Vdon says:
::Looks intently at the captain.:: CO: A delegation... yes... we could do that.  But will your leaders help?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Looking out the windows, contemplating whether to turn on the flood lights to bring some light into the darkness, but worried it would ruin James' night vision::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Looks up from his contemplation as Wilson sits next to him:: Wilson: Hi.
CO Capt Varesh says:
Vdon: They can decide on a course of action to retrieve all of you without problems. We can fit two more in our shuttle for this trip and then we can contact my leaders and devise a plan of action.
Vdon says:
CO:  Can we trust them... :: can he trust these strangers period.::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Notes how tense Vdon is and glances at Heller.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
Vdon: Yes. ::Said without hesitation::
Ty Wilson says:
@::Stares out the window, thinking of his time here and the loss of his friends, before turning to the commander and blurts out.::  OPS:  Do you think they would let me stay?
Vdon says:
::Closes his eyes briefly and makes a decision::  CO:  Give me a moment to talk with the others.
Vdon says:
::Without saying more, turns and heads down the stairs to seek out the other elders.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
Vdon: Of course. We will wait at the gates.
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Nods to Storm and Heller and heads for the gates. *OPS*: We're almost on our way. Make sure the landing area is secure.
TO Lt James says:
@::She had spent enough time in the woods growing up to know that there should be some sounds coming from the region around them.  Her instincts told her someone was out there.::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Standing on the stairs, watches the leader.  After a moment, others join him.  Soon there is an argument.::
CO Capt Varesh says:
MO: I think they don't like what I had to say. ::To both:: Be ready.
TO Lt James says:
@::Begins making some adjustments to her tricorder trying to clean up the data they were getting.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods to the CO, still tense watching around them.::
MO Lt Storm says:
::Looks down at her brother and follows::  CO: That or they are arguing who gets to go.
CO Capt Varesh says:
::Shrugs:: MO: Or that, but my bump of trouble says it won't be that simple.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Looks out the window as well:: Wilson: I.... ::Thinks about it a moment:: I'm not sure. That'll be up to the captain, and perhaps people even further up the chain of command...
MO Lt Storm says:
::Makes herself comfortable as she waits.::  CO:  This also gives us a chance to contact the other species.  Or at least see if they are settled.  If we find something similar, we could make them the same offer?
Ty Wilson says:
@OPS:  It would be fascinating to stay and study them and all my friends were killed in the attack, having nothing to go back to.::
TO Lt James says:
@::Taps her commbadge.::  *OPS*:  I'm picking up lifesigns, I'd say about a dozen of them in position around the shuttle.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Looks down at the shuttle's console, noticing some odd readings on the proximity sensors:: *TO*: I noticed as well.. What do you make of it? Do you think we need to act on this?

Scenery:  The growing argument starts to gather a crowd as the town folks join the group to listen.

CO Capt Varesh says:
MO/CTO: I don't like the look of that.
TO Lt James says:
@::Studies her readings.::  *OPS*:  I don't like the odds if it comes to a fight sir, not even sure if our phasers will even work, for now just looks they are watching us.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Nods:: *TO*: Alright, then we'll just wait and watch as well.. I'll give the captain a heads up though.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@*CO*: Pandora to captain Varesh. Looks like we have about a dozen people surrounding the shuttle.. Intentions unknown, they seem to be observing us for the time being.
MO Lt Storm says:
::Listening, looks at her brother::  CO:  That might answer your earlier question.
TO Lt James says:
@*OPS*:  I might be able to sneak up on one of them,, assuming they don't have something like our tricorders.
CO Capt Varesh says:
*OPS*: Understood. Be ready to neutralize if needs be. We shouldn't be too much longer. Have James come back inside, you might need to hop over to the gates and evade the "watchers".
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@*TO*: Be careful out there...

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