USS Cherokee 
Altrius, Part 33
11604.10

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Artang, and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Absent
None
Ship's Log, Stardate 11604.10, Tio Ayidee recording.  The Pertel have arrived at Avril IV and have invited us to a sort of ceremony to celebrate the start of the new settlement.

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Host Artang says:
::Standing in the middle of the town square, waiting for the techs to give the "ready" signal.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::had a sonic shower in a portable cabin and changed his muddy uniform, ready to attend the ceremony::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::got cleaned up and made sure the Twins did as well.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Arriving to the ceremony in uniform and carrying a large box full of cheeseburgers::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Standing just off to the side of Artang’ s podium, taking a look around at all the crew and Pertel got accomplished.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Puts the box on one of the food tables and then, looks around to see if he can see anybody he knows::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Goes to where Artang is speaking and stands amongst the crowd::

Host Artang says:
::Gets the ready signal and then steps to the microphone.::  
All: Greetings, all.  Thank you for your assistance and for joining us to our new Federation friends.  And to my crew and their families, let me officially say welcome to our new home.
In our traditional way, we are going to keep the native name for the world that joins our...empire.  And then we will give it a new name to represent its place in the empire.  So this world will be Avril IV as it was before, and the settlement will be called New Pertel as a sign of our civilizations new start.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Thinks - New Pertel?::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::walks towards the podium locations, hoping he can keep his uniform clean for a while now::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::leaving the Twins in charge of the Iced Tea Station, she focuses her attention to Artang::

Host Artang says:
All: Now we present an offering to the spirits of this world coming as a gift from our old .  The station's dedication plaque for something old.  A bit of the asteroid material that built around the station as something new.  One of the shovels left behind by the previous settlers as something borrowed, and a blanket from our stores as something blue.
All: They will be buried in a place of honor in the center of New Pertel, and in time a monument will mark this location.  
::Turns to watch a select crew place the items in the pre dug pit, then shovels the first load of dirt on top.::
All: Now this world is welcomed into our people's lives, and our people once again have a home to build and make worthy of our space in the universe once again.  Thank you all, Pertel and Federation helpers alike.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::smiles as she feels proud to be part of history in the making::

Host Artang says:
All: Now please take a moment to reflect on what we have passed through to get here, what we have lost, but what we have been able to come through and survive.  The fact that we are here to rebuild is more than a small miracle in itself.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::stands at attention listening to the speech::

ACTION: The Pertel all bow their heads, and lift their hands out to the side, arms upraised.  They hold the pose for about a minute, then relax and break into a kind of cheering chant.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Smiles and begins to clap because he doesn't know the chant::

Host Artang says:
All: This ceremony is done.  Time for celebration has begun.  Captain Ayidee and I thought this was a great way for both sides to get to know some of the culture of the other.  Thank you and enjoy.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Tries looking for Q'ten::  Self: It shouldn't be hard to spot a Klingon in this crowd.

ACTION: As Artang steps away from the podium a small Pertel band starts playing, the large woodwind instruments create a sound like chirping birds, while the percussion instrument creates a reverberation in the air.  The song lasts for about 2 minutes and then ends, opening the area for other forms of music.  

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::mumbles to the CO:: CO: In order to maintain a festive spirit ... I won't suggest Vulcan opera. ::smirks::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: We have no idea what their tastes are.  Artang has small areas set up so a few areas can have music playing and both sides can enjoy and get a chance to hear the styles.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Well, when their faces start to have some sort of a shocked expression, then we will know that it is not from their taste...

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Steps out from behind a nearby building with an electric guitar playing 'rebel rouser'::

ACTION: The Pertel start to spread out and mingle with the Star Fleet crews.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Found Q'ten::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Grins at Wally::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Shakes his head and smiles at the Klingon musician::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::shakes some hands here, gives the Vulcan salute there... all his diplomatic and social skill come at handy right now::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she rejoins the Twins and turns on the music she chose for this occasion, a wide selection of Old Earth, circa 1980s through the early 2000s, Country Rock to Pop to Hard Rock::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Finishes his song:: CNS: betcha didn't know I could do that did you?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: No, I didn't.

ACTION: The band that played as Artang stepped off walks up to CTO.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I'm just full of surprises!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Pertel Band Leader> CTO: That was a very interesting song.  If you are ready for another, we would like to try and join with you, see if we can adapt our music to yours.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO/Band Leader: Need a drummer?  I could have a drum kit here in sixty seconds.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Pertel Communications Officer> CIV: Greetings, it is a pleasure to meet you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Band Leader> CNS: The more there are the better.  There is an old saying that there is no such thing as too many musicians working together.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Band Leader: Or maybe we can adapt our music to yours. This is your world now after all.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Band Leader: An excellent saying.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Comm Officer: Live long and prosper.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Drums would be great!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Band Leader: That is a saying I have heard before, in many world's cultures.  I have also never seen or heard anything to make it seem even a little wrong.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Contacts the ship and has them replicate a seven-piece drum kit and beam it down to the stage::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Comm Officer: Seems like a nice party. Hope this is a sign of a long friendship between the Pertel and the Federation.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: Do we have any horn players here?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@<Transporter Tech> *CNS*: Beaming it down to your location.  About 3 meters south of you to be exact.  Initiating Transport.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
*Transporter Tech*: Thank you very much.  I'll bring you a T-shirt.

ACTION: The drum set appears just a few meters from the group.  They come down medical blue with black highlights.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS/Band Leader: So what do we want to play?

Host Artang says:
CTO: I am not sure that our term horn matches yours, but I can join in.  Hopefully it will fit what you are looking for.  ::He holds a mid sized bronze instrument, a bit beat up and patched together but in working order.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sits on the stool behind the bass drum and grabs the sticks resting on the hanging toms.  He begins warming up::

Host Artang says:
<Band Leader> CTO: This is your show, we can join in and match what you play I think.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: Do we have any requests?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Artang: Way to go, Artang.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: How about some old Earth swing from the XX century?

Host Artang says:
<Band Leader> Artang: Looks like you were able to fix it, eh sir?  Thought you'd have it ready, you always like to show your enobmort skills off.

Host Artang says:
Band Leader: I got more than a little help, but yes, it is working.  Not pretty, but it will play.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CIV: We'll give it a shot.  You will excuse us as it may take a few minutes to get accustomed.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Whispers:: CTO: Enobmort?  I hope the know this is a family show. ::Smiles::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: You know Stray Cat Strut?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::nods in agreement to CTO::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I do.

Host Artang says:
CTO: Start it up and we'll match as best we can.  A bit of improv is usually fun.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Hit it!!!

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Starts playing his guitar::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Begins beating out a solid tempo::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Begins singing.::
To the Crowd: Black and orange stray cat sittin' on a fence
I ain't got enough dough to pay the rent
I'm flat broke but I don't care
I strut right by with my tail in the air.

ACTION: As the song starts playing, the Pertel start putting out a tune to match.  Slowly at first, but each verse picks up a bit more improvised complexity.  The sound begins to sound like birds singing backup for a band.

ACTION: As the music progresses, several of the other musics being played die down and the live players and singers start moving over and joining in.  The song still has the recognizable sound for those that know it but has taken on a life of its own.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Singing:: 
To the Crowd: Stray cat strut, I'm a ladies cat
I'm a feline Casanova, hey man that's that
Get a shoe thrown at me from a mean old man
Get my dinner from a garbage can
Wrapping it up::
I don't bother chasing mice around
I slink down the alleyway looking for a fight
Howling to the moonlight on a hot summer night
Singin' the blues while the lady cats cry
"Wild stray cat, you're a real gone guy"
I wish I could be as carefree and wild
But I got cat class and I got cat style!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Does a crazy drum solo but, stops when he realizes everyone is staring at him disapprovingly but, slightly amused::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Starts clapping:: ALL LADIES AND GENTLEMEN...... WALLY DANIELS!!!

ACTION: The crowd starts cheering loudly.  

Host Artang says:
<Pertel Singer> ::Once the CNS's part slows down with the drum solo, starts singing a song with a haunting melody, but sung in a language the Universal Translator has not yet learned.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Laughs and beats his drum one more time::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Speaks loudly:: CNS: That's dedicated to the Pertel and our Captain!

Host Artang says:
::As the Singer finishes the song, the Pertel recognize this and let the song wind down.  Artang stands up.::  CTO/ CNS: That was entertaining and fun, thank you both for the chance to get a feel for your music.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: We may have a whole new career!

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Artang: We'll have to do this again sometime.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: We could join the USO.

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