USS Cherokee 
Time Keeps on Slippin’, by Steve Weller, Part 13
12003.01

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Lowaferth and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Zach Farland as CNS_LtJg_Daniels
Absent
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull
Leave of Absence
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Ship's Log, Stardate 12003.01, Captain Ayidee recording.  The children at the local school are giving us some insight into the Anarch world.  And, I would think, giving them an insight into us as well.

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Host Lowaferth says:
All/ students: Did you have any more questions for the children?  Or do the children have any for our guests?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::with the others, at the school::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::looks at the children hoping they do not get to curious::

Host Lowaferth says:
<Bert> ::Raises hand.::  Away Team: Have you visited many other worlds?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::At school:: Students/Bert: We've visited dozens of other worlds.  Everyone different but, they are alike in many ways.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Bert: I have visited my share of worlds since I joined Starfleet.

Host Lowaferth says:
<Bert> ::Pauses a few seconds to think.::  CNS: Alike in what sort of ways?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Bert: Well, we all need love, for one thing.  We all care about our young.  We all want to grow and learn.  There are exceptions but, all in all, humanoids are more alike than different.

Host Lowaferth says:
<Other student> OPS: Who decides what share is yours to visit?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Bert:  And we all have families with children.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Bert: The desire to explore the universe in a constant in most of humanoids.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Other Student: I go to worlds where my career takes me.

Host Lowaferth says:
<Bert> CNS: That is interesting, makes one wonder if it is some sort of "connection" between worlds with life or some trait that makes certain life forms more likely to reach the traits that lead said civilizations off world.
<Bert> CIV: That is a way to see it, but perhaps there are other factors to consider?  Always take the time to consider both questions and answers, that is an ancient piece of advice.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Bert: We found out years ago, that once we were the same species but, we separated and our appearance evolved differently on other worlds.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Bert: It is a good logical way to analyze a situation. And of course, they are a millions of different points of view on the same constant, the exploration.

Host Lowaferth says:
<Bert> CNS: Does that include us?  We were taught that our civilization's growth took place in just days of your time.  Was it the same seed?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Bert: I can't say for sure but, it's possible.

Host Lowaferth says:
<Bert> All: The ancestors have given the present and future a gift here, we have much to learn from you and your people.

Host Lowaferth says:
All: Do you have more questions for the children?  They are curious, but I do not want to limit your questions if you have them.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Bert: ...and I'm sure we can learn from you as well.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::never felt really comfortable around children, he finds them quite.. unpredictable::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: Do you like life on Anarch?  Is it a good place to live?

Host Lowaferth says:
<Stret> CNS: I won't even do the pretend consideration we are taught to go through to confirm our thoughts before we speak.  I do not see how we could answer that question properly.  Good or bad, it is all we have to reference.  I, for one, am happy, if that means anything.

ACTION: All the students murmur agreement with the last statement.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Stret: It can't all be perfect.  Everywhere has its problems.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::notes the sign of a certain doubt on the student statement, yet maybe it is due to his young age and lack of experience::

Host Lowaferth says:
<Stret> CNS: I am not surprised to hear that, but again, this is all we know.  Is your ship; a good place to live, if I may return the question?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Stret: It is a good place but, sometimes we encounter great dangers.  Not everyone out there is nice.  But, I too am happy.

Host Lowaferth says:
<Stret> CNS: That is unfortunate, but perhaps in time those who are "not nice" can grow closer.

Host Lowaferth says:
<Bert> OPS/ CIV: What of you?  How is where you live for you?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Stret: Indeed . As Counselor Daniels mentioned, there are always risks, and sometimes there is no a right proper answer. You just need to trust in your logical assessment and deal with the situation the best you can.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Stret: That's what we try to do with all species but, some others just don't know any other way but war.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Bert: I was born in a world known by the name of Vulcan. It is a very different place. You would consider it... as a hard world, a hotter and more arid world than yours.

Host Lowaferth says:
<Stret> CNS/ CIV I will have to take your word on that, but it does not seem to make sense.  War does not produce what one needs to live, so they must know some other way.  ::Bows head.::  Apologies, I may just be naive here.

Host Lowaferth says:
<Bert> CIV: Like the desert lands to the north?  No one lives there, but some spend time locating resources for other projects in the arid lands.  But your people still live there?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Bert:  I was born on a planet called Betazoid to my Human parents.  I lived there until bad guys destroyed my way of life.  I had to flee to where my parents were born, a world called Earth. Both planets are beautiful.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Stret: I wish all humanoids were naive as you are, Stret. The universe would be even more marvelous than it is.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Stret: Nothing wrong with naivety.  War doesn't make sense to me either.

Host Lowaferth says:
<Bert> OPS: I am sorry to hear that, but didn't those who destroyed on...Be-ta-zed choose to adopt you and make you part of their people?  That was the way before we were united, I always assumed it was common.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Bert:  Oh yes, they did, until my parents were able to find me and we all went to Earth.

Host Lowaferth says:
<Bert> OPS: I suppose there is much to learn of life off Anarch.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Bert: Not common but, it does happen.  The Borg sort of adopt those they encounter.

Host Lowaferth says:
<Bert> CNS: Borg?  Is that another member of your Federation?  Or one of the other worlds?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Bert: They're not a member of anything.  They are bad news.

Host Lowaferth says:
<Teacher> Students: Class, the questions are good, but let's try and keep things a bit less detailed.  There is much we don't know, and getting too deep into these other peoples will require more time than we have today.

Host Lowaferth says:
<Teacher> Away Team: Is there more you wish to know of us today?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Teacher: Maybe we should let you go back to teaching your class and get out of the way.

Host Lowaferth says:
<Teacher> Away Team: If you are ready to move on.  I will be honest, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity so missing today's history lesson and math is a small price.  Thank you for taking the time to visit us.

ACTION: The students turn to the Away Team and express their thanks.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Teacher: Thank you all for having us in your classroom.  It has been such a pleasure to meet you all.  I think you are all awesome.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::nods in agreement::

Host Lowaferth says:
Teacher: Thank you, I think our guests appreciate this.  I will see you soon.
::Steps out of the class room and waits for the Away team to finish and exit.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Teacher/ Students: This has been a pleasure.  Remember:  Education is key to a great future.
::she follows her team::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Teacher/Students: Good bye.  ::Waves and then, exits the building.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::follows the team::

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