MISSION PROLOGUE: A simple message, and it's amazing how much things can change.  Considered to be merely another creature of the mother planet, they are the Mohan.  But with the help of a recording device, their beautiful sounds have been translated into speech.  Commander Azhure stands on the edge of a new diplomatic and scientific breakthrough...

A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	ABERTURA STATION, Stardate 10403.17, "Explosive Decisions, Part 3"

Crew:
Commanding Officer: Captain M'Tor, played by Gilles Leger
Executive Officer: Commander Azhure, played by Karriaunna Scotti
Chief of Security: Lieutenant Bill Powers, played by Christopher Dickinson
Chief Medical Officer: Lieutenant Junior Grade Jules, played by Julie Lucas
Chief of Vehicular Operations: Ensign Deegan, played by Mike Jones

Missing In Action:
	Chief of Base Operations: Lieutenant Mrlr, played by Beth Kelley

With Special Appearances By:
	Syarta, played by Mike Jones

Managed by Karriaunna Scotti and Christopher Dickinson

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Syarta says:
::Wondering what this all means::
XO_Azhure says:
Syarta:  What does he mean by the provider?
Syarta says:
XO: I'm not sure ... it sounds familiar though. I cannot quite put my brain tip on it ...

MOHAN SPEAK: "You have questions"

XO_Azhure says:
Mohan:  Please explain to me who the provider is that you speak of?

MOHAN SPEAK: "That which provides. That which has given life to this once dismal world. That which has provided for it's people"

Syarta says:
::Eyes widen::
XO_Azhure says:
::Turns to look at the Haisian::  You remember something.
Syarta says:
::Turns with a sudden realization:: XO: Iu.
XO_Azhure says:
Syarta:  Iu?
Syarta says:
XO: He always speaks of the Mountain ... that it "provides." It's always his explanation, his words of encouragement. That we never have to worry because the mountain will provide.
XO_Azhure says:
Syarta:  There are many things in this galaxy that I do not understand and never expect to.  This was one of them.  Mostly because Iu speaks in riddles more often then not.  ::Smiles taking any criticism from the words.::  I have except his faith in this not knowing what it means.  Have you made some sort of connection?
Syarta says:
XO: I'm not sure. ::Turns to the Ocean:: Do you speak of the Mountain? Is it your "provider"?

MOHAN SPEAK: They do not respond.

Syarta says:
XO: I think they'd rather speak to you ...
XO_Azhure says:
::Looking slightly surprised, turns back to the giant creatures not far from them in the waters.::  Mohan:  There is a mountain that is very special to this world.  Is this the one that provides?

MOHAN SPEAK: "It is no mere landmass"

XO_Azhure says:
::Leans further over::  Mohan:  Tell me about the provider.

MOHAN SPEAK: "It is lost as we once were"

XO_Azhure says:
Mohan:  But the provider is lost no more.   May I speak with the provider?

MOHAN SPEAK: "That is not up to us"

XO_Azhure says:
::Glances at Syarta, not wanting to step on anyone's toes.::  Mohan:  Can you tell me how I can speak to the provider?
Syarta says:
::Has a look of "You can handle this, not I"::

MOHAN SPEAK: "We do not speak to the Provider, the Provider speaks to us"

XO_Azhure says:
Mohan:  Is there a special place that he speaks to you?

MOHAN SPEAK: "It can speak anywhere. It is a part of this world"

XO_Azhure says:
::Considers a moment and looks again at Syarta::  Are we talking telepathy or another way of communication... meaning the need for a translator?
Syarta says:
XO: You mean between their Provider and them?
XO_Azhure says:
Syarta: And Iu... yes.
Syarta says:
XO: I'm not sure. This isn't ... really familiar to me. There are old ways, old religions that might shed light, but I don't have access to that sort of texts. That would only be the High Echelons, and the Haispoi.
XO_Azhure says:
Mohan:  Have you ever met the Provider?

MOHAN SPEAK: "The Provider is everywhere"

XO_Azhure says:
::Her eyes roam the horizon, the sky and the sea. Absently::  Syarta:  The wind is everywhere.  But I have never learned to understand its words.
Syarta says:
XO: I suppose it's a matter of language.
XO_Azhure says:
::Glances at him.::  Syarta:  It could be.  Language has always been a barrier between people.  Then comes custom.
Syarta says:
XO: But is this a "people" we're dealing with? This Provider? Or is it just some alien entity?
XO_Azhure says:
Mohan:  I am sad to say that if I have heard the Provider, I did not understand him.  I do understand you and would greatly like to get to know you better.

MOHAN SPEAK: "That would be pleasant"

XO_Azhure says:
Mohan:  Yes it would.  Do you have a preference of place or shall we just chat here?

MOHAN SPEAK: "The seas are our home"

XO_Azhure says:
Syarta:  I don't suppose a talk with Iu will enlighten us any further?  ::A bit wistfully.::
XO_Azhure says:
Mohan:  Yes... a lovely home that I enjoy.  But the sea is vast and different at many levels and positions.  I was wondering if you had a special place.
Syarta says:
XO: I have no particular idea what he can provide to us. Iu has always, and I suppose will always be, a sort of mystery.

MOHAN SPEAK: "There is a colorful place. Tranquil. The land at ocean's bottom reaches up in a multitude of vibrance and color"

Syarta says:
::Thinks:: XO: The Lina Reef.
XO_Azhure says:
::nods to Syarta, glad he knows of the place::  Mohan:  Would you take me there with this vessel which holds me and others?

MOHAN SPEAK: "You require a guide?"

XO_Azhure says:
Mohan:  It would appear I require permission to take all of us there.  I would start off our friendship doing as little wrong as possible.

MOHAN SPEAK: "We are not the rulers of the depths. You are free to travel all"

XO_Azhure says:
Mohan:  Thank you.  We will then meet you there.
Syarta says:
XO: Forgive me Commander, but why are we moving?
XO_Azhure says:
Syarta:  It would appear we have a meeting to attend to.  As you know of the place, would you take us there?  As for why?  Because we have a unique opportunity here and I would like the Mohan to be as comfortable as possible.  ::Smiles::  And the place sounds lovely.
Syarta says:
XO: I see. Well, of course. I'll tend to it immediately. ::Heads to the Bridge to give the order to change course for the Lina Reef::
XO_Azhure says:
::Watches the Mohan swim off as the vibrations of the ship hum through the deck, telling her they had switched to engines instead of using the winds.::

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