USS Cherokee 
"Infinity's Child"
11408.10

Ship's log, Stardate 11408.10, Captain Ayidee recording.  The Ceremony of Past has begun, and each of us has been allowed to take part, selecting things from our past to cherish and hold on to and also things to let go of and move on from.  We are waiting now to see what is the next step.

Starring_
Lea as Guest Producer, Fettr and Ceremony_Figure
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels 
Topper Loghry as CTO_Ens_Q’ten
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash

Guest Starring
Connor as Ambassador_Krellit

Absent
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Sitting at table, giving thought to ensure that nothing was left off either list.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: What do we do now?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::sitting at the table, observing the festivities.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Standing near the edge of the rooftop with his bag and balloon, wishing he were down amongst the crowd below::  CTO: Probably launch them, but let's wait for the go ahead.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Heads to the nearest table and starts picking from the crunchy looking goodies::

ACTION: The figure on the elevated dais in the center of the city square steps forward once more, preparing to sing.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Watching the goings-on in the square::

Host Ceremony_Figure says:
All: And so, we release all that holds us back...

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Realizing he doesn't have anything to wipe his fingers with, he looks around as he discretely wipes his hands on the table cloth::

ACTION: All around the square, and on the various rooftops, the Korin begin attaching the small opaque slips of paper into the loop of their balloons. 

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she follows suit with the crowd with her balloon and paper.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Places the opaque paper at the end of the balloon's string, and keeps the other in the bag::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Sees the others attaching the opaque paper and does the same, tying it fairly quickly.::

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::places the paper notes in the loop of the balloon::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Notices people are doing something again and rushes back to the roof edge with CNS Daniels::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Starts copying everyone else with the paper and the balloon::

ACTION: One by one...then by the hundreds and thousands...balloons begin to fill the sky.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Lets his balloon go::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she releases the balloon::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Lets finger rise, giving a slight push to the string and watching it sail away.::

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::lets the balloon go and rise with the others::

ACTION: As the balloons rise, lights from the rooftops are turned upwards, illuminating the balloons in the sky until they vanish into the descending night sky. The sun has nearly set.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
:Lets go of his balloon and gives it a little wave goodbye::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Enjoying the spectacular sight in the night sky::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she smiles at the sight of the night sky::

Host Ceremony_Figure says:
::Speaks once more, as his voice is carried through the city's sound systems:: All: And so we embrace that which makes us stronger.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I'm hoping we'll be dismissed soon so that we can go and enjoy the activities going on down there.  ::He's looking down at the crowd in the square::

ACTION: All around, the Korin are seen in a small gesture now...taking the second, transparent slip of paper, and placing it into their mouths.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: Qochbe'jI.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::looks at the piece of paper, undecided on the next course of action::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Self: Whoa!  We gotta eat it?  ::Looking below in disbelief::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Follows suit, placing the paper in mouth with a small shrug.::  Self: I've eaten worse.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
Self: In for a penny... ::places the paper in her mouth::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she follows suit with the translucent paper, while thinking that this is an interesting tradition.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Crumples his piece of paper and pops it into his open mouth::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Self/CTO: Oh well, wasn't the delicacy I had in mind but...  ::Puts the translucent paper in his mouth::

ACTION: The translucent papers are sweet to the tongue, and slowly dissolve, spreading the sweetness throughout the entire mouth.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: A little dry for my liking.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::wishes she had a science officer and a Tricorder right now::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Mmmm tasty.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::suddenly realizing that the paper had a sweet taste, she embraced all the flavors she was tasting.::

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::tries discreetly to wash her mouth out of whatever she just tried with water::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Smacks his lips:: CNS: The taste is reminiscent of blood wine.

ACTION: The last rays of the sun flicker over the horizon, as the sun disappears.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Sundown! Time to go play.
CO: Sir, permission to go join the festivities on the ground.  We'll learn more there than here.

Host Ceremony_Figure says:
All: And so we move forward, while holding to our past!  Shanlata'latec!

ACTION: The Korin people cheer, briefly, then begin to disperse throughout the square, as the center dais begins to withdraw into the ground.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Repeats to himself "Shanlata'latec"::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Fettr: Is the ceremony complete?  A few of my crew wish to join in with the crowds for a while, if that is permissible?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Watch your language.  ::Smiles::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: Sha na na.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: What are you, a 1960's backup singer?

Host Fettr says:
::Smiles:: CO: Yes, you are free to enjoy the festivities. You do have a map, to find your way back to your accommodations?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: I wonder what the odds are that there would be other Klingons on this world?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Not likely.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Sir, your answer to my request?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: A shame really. We could have partied like it was 2399.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::gets up and starts heading down towards the crowds while trying to be discreet::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Fettr: Nadi gave me one, I will let my crew that wishes to wander use it.  I can find our quarters easy enough.
CNS: Sorry Ensign, just wanted to ensure we were finished first.  Here, take this map in case you find yourselves needing directions back.  ::Hands him the map device Nadi gave us.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Takes the map and gives it to CTO::  CO: Thank you, Sir and see ya.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You coming?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Fettr: Is there anything more you would like to know from me about Starfleet or the Federation?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: Wild Targh couldn't stop me!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she begins to wish she could've shared this experience with her family.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Finds the rooftop exit and uses it::  CTO: Let's go.  ::Finds the lift and enters it::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Looks down at himself as he enters the lift:: CNS: you think I'm dressed okay?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Next stop ground floor.  The first thing I want to do is find a vendor selling the kind of outfit you have on.  Of course I'll look better in it but, you look fine.

Host Fettr says:
CO: Oh, plenty of questions, but we will have plenty of time tomorrow. This is one of our briefest celebrations; I wouldn't want you to miss it.  Nadi can help guide you to anything you'd like.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Exits lift at the ground floor::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Fettr: Very well.  I look forward to it, then.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: What do you mean you would look better? ::Flexes his muscles and poses:: Who could resist this Klingon beefcake?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Take some time to enjoy the festivities then.  If you need anything your comm badges should still have plenty of range to contact us all.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Soon is blending in with the crowd near the square.  Looking around for a tailor or clothier::  CTO: Unless its human beefcake.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she gets up and heads into the square to take in more of the culture.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Fettr: Until tomorrow then Mark Fettr.  ::Bows slightly and turns for the lift.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: Bah! Humans are so skinny!

ACTION: Daniels sees various people exchanging gems at venders, selling trinkets and goodies and accessories, all sorts of luxuries.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Rides the lift down and steps out of the building into the crowd.  More watching how the natives are acting during the celebration than anything else.::

Host Fettr says:
::Bows and smiles:: CO: Enjoy!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Laughs, knowing he won't win the debate with the Klingon::  CTO: You're the man, Buddy, you're the man.  ::Sees what he's been looking for::  CTO: I'm going shopping.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Looking around for something cold:: CNS: So am I.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Feels around in his pocket for the pouch of gems he was given.  Starts looking for a new outfit amongst the vendor's wares::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Spots a vender cart that has flavored crushed ice for sale and heads over::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Finds the perfect past delegation outfit::  Vendor: How much for this?  ::He holds up a toga-like outfit::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::He dumps the gems out into his hand and lets the vendor take what he needs for the clothing.  A test of Korin honesty::

Host SMLea says:
<Vender>CNS: 98 crellits.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Vendor: Do I have enough?  ::Shows him the contents of the gem pouch::

Host SMLea says:
<Vendor>::Looks through the gems, and carefully slides a selection of gemstones of various colors away from the rest, then smiles:: Vendor: There.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she wanders into "vendor alley" so she does a bit of visual shopping.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Vendor: Thanks you.  Do you have a changing room?  I'd like to change into this now.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Noticing a lot of sales going on amongst some very jovial people.  Both the natives and the select few delegates from other civilizations.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Heads back to the shop that the Counselor entered and stands by the open door eating his small bowl of fuzzleberry flavored crushed ice::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Hey, where did you get the Sno-cone?  And why didn't you get me one?

Host SMLea says:
<Vendor>CNS: Right back here!  ::Gestures to a makeshift changing room just behind the cart, with draw curtains.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Points to the vending cart selling the crushed ice:: CNS: Didn't know how long you were going to be or what flavor you wanted.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Vendor: Thanks.  CTO: Be right back.  ::Goes into dressing room and changes clothes.  Is glad to be out of the hot itchy uniform::

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::working her way down some of the food stalls trying out some of the local foods:: Self: Got to get my stomach used to this sooner or later..

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Rejoins the CTO::  CTO: That is so much better.  I'm much cooler now.

ACTION: The crew are startled by the sound of explosions overhead.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Has his uniform folded up and tucked under his arm::  CTO: What's that?  ::Hears explosions::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS:  ::Grinning:: You look like....::Stops in mid sentence as explosions grab his attention::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Hears the explosions and looks up to see the cause.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::startles as she hears explosions occur over head, so she looks up.::

ACTION: The sky lights up, as fireworks and pyrotechnics flash through the skies.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::quickly looks up::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Looking up as he steps in front of the CNS::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she notices the pretty colors in the fireworks::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looking up::  Self:  Ooooo, Aaaahhh.

ACTION: Cheers can be heard through the crowd as the Korin Oooo and Ahhh.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: They could have told us about this.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Self: Not at all atypical in that regard.  ::Continues to wander amongst the crowd.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Come on I want a sno cone too. ::Goes to where CTO had gone to get the icy sweet treat.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Follows the CNS to the ice vendor::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: And you were saying something about how I look...  and I'd be careful if I were you.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: Oh, I was just going to say you look... um... 'IH. Yeah, that's it. You look 'IH.  Almost as good as a Klingon.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Wonders what these beings are like during normal times.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Buys a red sno cone from the sno-cone man::  CTO: Thanks.  Then why don't we both go turn some Korin heads?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Under his breath:: A very skinny Klingon.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I heard that.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: how would we turn their heads? They have eyes all around.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Good point.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she continues looking at the items for sale, maybe she might buy something.::

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