USS Cherokee 
Time Keeps on Slippin’, by Steve Weller, Part 4
11911.17

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Flexor and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_LtJg_Daniels
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Absent
None
Leave of Absence
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Ship's Log, Stardate 11911.17, Captain Ayidee recording.  We have made First Contact with the beings, who call themselves the Anarch, and are about to meet them face to face. One of their ships has come out to meet us, and we are going to have the first meeting aboard the Cherokee.

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CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::trying to button his dress uniform collar, while remembering an anecdote about a famous SF captain being in the same ordeal once::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Double checking uniform before heading to the Transporter Room.  Thinks about the logistical differences between this and most First Contacts I know about.::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Reports to the Transporter Room in dress uniform.  Hates being the first to arrive::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::finally finish dressing, and exits his quarters, rushing to Transporter Room::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::Walking to the Transporter Room, dressed in her newest dress uniform, she hopes to impress the visitors.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Grabs PADD and heads to Transporter Room.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Works through the crew going about their work, most rushing about trying to get their tasks done, tasks suddenly much more busy with all the data from the Anarch.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::enters the Transporter Room::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::enters a Turbolift and directs it to the Transporter Room deck::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
OPS: Hello, Commander.  You look very nice.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps into the Transporter Room.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Thank you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: This is either the First Contact with the youngest species ever, or with the oldest species ever, depending on who's time frame we use as a measuring stick.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::hears the typical woosh sound as the Turbolift doors open and walks toward Transporter Room::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::arrives to Transporter Room and stands behind the crew ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Are we ready for them to arrive or need a few more?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: I'm ready.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: They're probably just as nervous as we are.  The only way to get over it is to face it.  Let's do this.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Ready, sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Flexor: This is Captain Ayidee, are you ready to Transport aboard?

Host Flexor says:
@COM: Ayidee: We are ready for...what did you call it?  Transporter?  Ready for your beam.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TR Tech: Energize.

ACTION: Within seconds, the Transporter Activates and Flexor and two others materialize on the Transporter Pad.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Anarch team: Welcome to the Cherokee.  And officially greetings from the United Federation of Planets.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Puts on his best smile::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::watches as the aliens materialize::

Host Flexor says:
::Shakes his head slightly.::  CO: Thank you Captain, and greetings back to the Federation from the Anarch government.  That Transport is...very interesting.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Flexor: It is something you get used to.  This is my crew, Captain Marek, Commander Nash and Lieutenant Daniels.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::nods and gives the Vulcan salute to Flexor::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: Hi.
Host Flexor says:
All: And my crew, Gersat and Fluer.
CNS: Hi, nice to meet you.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: It is very nice to meet you.  Welcome aboard to all of you.

Host Flexor says:
All: It will be interesting to see some of your technology and compare it to ours.  It appears some of yours is far ahead of ours, and some of ours seems ahead of yours.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Should we head to the Observation Lounge?  Get a bit more comfortable to get to know each other?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Indeed quite a complicated situation to find the right words for it.

Host Flexor says:
CO: As you wish, Captain.  We are your guests and open to your desires.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Then this way.  Just to get things started, the Federation is a collection of Worlds united through peaceful agreement, not war or conquest.  We are a few hundred years old as a union, each world is of varying age of civilization.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Follows behind the CO and Flexor::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS/OPS: ::mumbles:: They seems quite nice people. Hope the looks don't deceive us...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Enters the Lounge.::  Flexor: We have a technology related to our Transporters that lets us create food and drink from other matter.  If we had some examples we could make some of your food, but for now I am not sure what to offer you.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::with the others::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: What kinds of food and drink are you use to?

Host Flexor says:
CNS/CO: Gersat here has a case with one of our most popular beverages, we brought it as a gift to show our respect.  Describing food or drink...how do you do that without comparing it to something else you've eaten or drank?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: We have many different species on board from many planets.  I'm sure we can find something you like.  For example, is your diet made up of meat or vegetation or both?

Host Flexor says:
Gersat, bring out the bottle and let our friends see what we like, maybe give them some idea of who we are.  ::Takes the bottle from Gersat and hands it to the CNS.::  Here, a good vintage.  It is alcohol, just to warn you.  A bit on the strong side.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::thinks.. why alcohol is so common among illogical cultures?::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Takes the bottle and looks it over with natural uncertainty::  CO: Should I open it, Sir?

Host Flexor says:
CNS: A mixture.  Our planet has pockets of resources, for thousands of years trade was difficult at best.  Old habits die hard I suppose.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Seems a good time for it.  Any suggestions on what we can offer in return to give them a taste of who we are?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: I eat a mixture as well, plant and animal.  ::Proceeds to open the bottle::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: Long Island Ice Tea is always a winner, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That sounds like a good place to start.  ::Walks to the Replicator and Replicates 3 Long Island Ice Teas and 4 empty cups.::
All: Any other suggestions?  Don't want to get our guests drunk but a few ideas would help.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Pours from the bottle, into the four empty cups the CO replicated.  Would like to run a tricorder over the liquid to see if it's safe but fears that would be rude::

Host Flexor says:
All: Is Long Island one of your member worlds or your Federation?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Don't look at me, Captain, Vulcans and alcohol do not match well.. _raises an eyebrow::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: Actually, it is a very small place on a planet called Earth.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: It doesn't have to be alcohol.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CIV: Maybe some food to absorb the alcohol?

Host Flexor says:
CNS: I see.  So many new places to learn.  After all this time thinking we were alone.  But that will come in time.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Well, a nice cup of cold water with some drops of lemon juice is a sweet treat.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: Yes, time.  I suppose we have enough of it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Pat*: Can we have the nutrition crew put together a small "sampler" of common Federation dishes to show our guests?  Not a huge number, they are only three, but a few samples?

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