USS Cherokee 
Altrius, Part 34
11604.17

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Pertel_Foodhandler, 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 11604.17, Captain Ayidee recording.  The Pertel welcome ceremony is proceeding well, giving us our best look into what these beings are like.  Most species work in fairly similar ways.  It's how they play that defines them.
I can't believe I just said that...

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CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::walks around... then notices a table with some beverages and decides to take one and try it::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::At congregation, walking about and trying to get a taste of several Pertel dishes.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Walks over to the beverage table and starts looking it over:: CIV: I get the feeling I'm not going to find any fire wine or war nog here.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Going about, filling up a plate::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Some of the crew may have brought some.  If not we could have some transported down.  The Pertel might enjoy it.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Not to mention Romulan Ale... ::takes a sip from the beverage... but it tastes horrible... so he politely put the glass down and makes a gesture to the rest of the staff not to taste it::

Host Pertel_Foodhandler says:
CTO: We have a few...combustible drinks from our culture.  Not sure if that's what you mean by fire wine but...end of the table.  I suggest the green one.  I also suggest moderation.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: I think I'll sample some of their beverages before I do that. Get a taste of what they are used to.  Wouldn't want any of them to catch fire, or explode  from drinking a Klingon beverage.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Helps himself to a tall glass of something.... green::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::When his plate couldn't possibly hold any more food, Wally finds a table to sit at::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: ::whispers:: Are you sure you want to drink that? ::smirks::

INFO: The drink is very strong, about 170 proof, but surprisingly smooth.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CIV: I'll try anything once...::takes a sip and his eyes light up::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Shrugs and grabs a drink to sample, then starts grabbing some food samples.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL:  That's not bad, not bad at all ::takes a larger drink from the glass::  I could get to like this.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::moves forward along the table and find a dish with some interesting colored snacks::

Host Pertel_Foodhandler says:
CO: Good choice Captain.  That last one may not be authentic, but it's simulated with a special enzyme.  Makes it seem fresh, like it should be.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Looks around for the nearest Pertel.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Tries the indicated dish, then looks about surprised before swallowing.::  Pertel: It's...moving.  Like it's alive.  How can an enzyme do that?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Spots one at the food table and approaches:: Pertel: Excuse me jup*, but what do you call this drink?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Begins eating::

Host Pertel_Foodhandler says:
CO: It's not really moving, the enzyme triggers your nerves, the ones that make you feel it.  Was impossible to get fresh Gretal to last off world so they came up with this.
CTO: That's called Freg. My favorite drink.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Pertel: That kind of food technology is very interesting.  Several cultures would greatly benefit.
CTO: Might even fix the problems with Replicated gagh, eh?  If it feels like it's wriggling...

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Pertel: 'Freg' you say. ::Drinks it down::  I feel like a verangnan for saying this, but you and I need to talk.
CO: As I said, I'll try anything once.

Host Pertel_Foodhandler says:
CTO: I'm sure we can exchange recipes so to speak.

INFO: The food has an interesting taste. A few of the Pertel dishes have the enzyme to make it feel like live food, but others are just normal/ different.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Goes back for another glass of Freg, before grabbing a plate and starting to pile different sample of food, along with an extra helping of Gretal.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::grabs a green and red snack, that seems to be some sort of sandwich::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Looks around and spots Wally sitting at a table with a large pile of food in front of him::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Approaches Wally's table::  CNS:  Mind if I join you?

ACTION: Several Pertel and several Starfleet officers are trying the food from the other culture.  Most from each camp are a bit less brave and are sticking with their own food stuffs.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Eating some green slimy stuff because he thought it was lime Jell-O... it wasn't::  CTO: Sure, sit down.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Puts his plate down and sets the green drink in front of Wally:: CNS: You gotta try this, it's great.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Gets a sniff of the CTO's breath:: CTO: Whoa!  Don't exhale near any open flames, Dude.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Try what? ::Picks up the glass set before him and sniffs, noting it smells like the CTO's breath::  CTO: What is it?  ::Takes a small sip.  His eyes get wide and his tongue hangs from his mouth.  He coughs a few times and takes a deep breath::  CTO: Good stuff.  ::Cough, cough::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: This food selection is interesting.  Not as "alien" as I might have guessed, taste wise.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: The Pertel call it Freg.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: We should see about trading for a few barrels of this stuff and sell it when we return to a Starbase.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Takes a bite of a bread like thingy to get the taste out of his mouth:: CTO: That stuff will strip the enamel right off your teeth.  Give me another sip.  ::Takes a bigger swallow and nearly suffocates::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I agree... but still the aspect and flavor or if... kind of... ::raises an eyebrow, looks around and mumbles:: Well, let's say not as good as they look.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CNS: That's not a bad idea.  Only you better handle the tasting part of the deal.  I've decided, for the sake of my liver, not to drink that.  I don't recommend Freg to humans.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: It'll put pob* on your SaHut*, that's for sure!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Guessing not a fan of foods like gagh?  It's not exact, but the...freshness factor is kind of similar.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Continues to eat but, looks around to see if any Pertel are eating cheeseburgers:: CTO: You should eat something before you float away.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: No one wants a hairy butt.

Host Pertel_Foodhandler says:
CO: Some psychologists say it's a throwback to ancient days when live food was about the only choice.  I don't know about that, just like it myself.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Well, Captain, I prefer my food well done and preferably, that stays quiet in the dish.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Got me a plate of what they call Gretal, sounds like it's similar to ghargh.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Maybe no human wants a hairy butt, but there are other races out there that find such a thing attractive.  We should ask the Captain.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I guess I'm not very adventurous when it comes to food.  I like what I know and know what I like.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You ask the Captain about his hairy butt, not me.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I see several eating my cheeseburgers, probably never had nothing so good before, at least not in the last twelve billion years anyway.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Grabs a large pinch of Gretal and places it in his mouth:: CNS: mmmmm. Crunchy.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Addresses a Pertel eating a cheeseburger:: Pertel Diner::  Pretty good, huh?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I don't know, from what I've sampled so far the Pertel like strong flavors.

Host Pertel_Foodhandler says:
CNS: It is very interesting.  I think it would do well...would have done well in the empire.  I suppose that is the better term.  What is it called though?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Pertel: A burnt cow.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Pertel: It's a cheeseburger.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Shut up, its replicated.  No animals were harmed in the making of my dinner.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Okay so it's a replicated burnt cow, it's still a burnt cow, covered in fermented mothers milk.

Host Pertel_Foodhandler says:
CNS/ CTO: Cheeseburger.  I suppose that means it comes from a cow?  Is it from one of your Federation's worlds or imported?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Fermented?  The only thing fermented at this table is you, pickled, sloshed and fermented.  We should bottle you and send you to Qo'noS.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Pertel: The cow originated on Earth, my adopted home planet.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Bursts out laughing:: CNS: Just make sure you send the Freg with me.

Host Pertel_Foodhandler says:
CNS: Yes, they gave us a brief rundown.  One of the founding members, yes?  Glad I picked it then.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Pertel: A very good choice.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::listen carefully the interesting chat between the crew and the Pertel leader, while munching those Pertel snacks:: Self:: Not bad at all... Earthy flavor...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: Be careful Mister Vulcan, some of these foods have flavor.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CIV: Lots of it.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Downs the rest of his Gretal::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Finishes eating.  There is still a mountain of food on his plate.::

Host Pertel_Foodhandler says:
CIV: Vulcan, one of the other founding members.  I thought your people had antenna?  Or did I, oh, wait, no.  The logic guys were Vulcans.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS/CTO:: turns his head:: I'm a Vulcan, not interested in flavor, just in getting acquainted with the Pertel cultural elements...

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CIV: But flavor is what makes life interesting!

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Pertel: No antenna, those are the Andorians. And yes, we have logic as the beacon of our existence. A life without logic would be futile.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: Hey! My life is not futile.

Host Pertel_Foodhandler says:
CTO: We have human, Vulcan, not seeing any antenna so that leaves Tellar?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Pertel: Andorians have antennae, Tellarites are little more than sentient targh.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Then you are not Tellar?  So your Starfleet accepts members who are not from the core?  Trusting.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: If it wasn't for illogical thinking, I'd be out of business.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Counsellor, I apologize if I expressed it wrong. What I meant was, for us Vulcans, a life without logic would be futile. But it is logical that other races do not embrace Logic as their guidance.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Pertel: No I am not a Tellarite. I am a Klingon!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: Logic hurts my head, I think it's over-rated.  Where would creativity be if everyone just went around being logical all the time?

Host Pertel_Foodhandler says:
CTO: I apologize, I did not mean to offend.  I was just trying to use process of elimination. The Pertel empire, we accepted beings from several worlds, but only after they had been fully integrated.  I spoke without understanding, I am sorry.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Pertel: Starfleet accepts anyone who wishes to serve the Federation.

Host Pertel_Foodhandler says:
CTO: I understand.  Sort of.  When did your world join the Federation?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Oh, creavity it is not opposed to logical thinking.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Pertel: The Klingons were a bit stubborn at first but, eventually, they saw the light and joined the Federation.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Pertel: My people are from the Klingon Empire. For years the Klingon Empire and the Federation were enemies. Today they are trusted allies.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Pertel: Diplomacy is the key to the Federation's strength.  We pride ourselves on it.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Looks around surprised at Wally:: CNS: When exactly did the Empire join the Federation?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: But I think it is not the proper place for logical or philosophical discussion. I hope you are enjoying the Pertel food :smirks::

Host Pertel_Foodhandler says:
::Shakes head.::  All: There is so much to learn about how much has changed over the eons.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Oh, yeah, I forgot.  Pertel: The Klingons are still very stubborn people.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: You call us stubborn, I say we are proud.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You can be both.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::munches some more Pertel snacks... if he were human.. you could tell he is so fond of them::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Pushes his plate in front of the CTO:: CTO: Here, eat this.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: What is it?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: All the stuff I thought looked good but, was wrong about it.  I'm getting a lot of things wrong lately.  I think my brain has been spending too much time in the sun.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Pertel: There is plenty of time to learn.  The important thing to remember is your people are a part of it.  That is much more important than being a part of its history.

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