USS Cherokee 
Palingenesis, by Steve Weller, Part 6
12006.14

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Chan_Mosley and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull
Zach Farland as CNS_LtJg_Daniels
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Absent 
Mike as EO_Ens_Sanosuke
Leave of Absence
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Ship's Log, Stardate 12006.14, Captain Ayidee recording.  The crew is on its way to a dinner with the Chancellor of New Rome, Mosley.  So far, the reception has been far more enthusiastic than expected.

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CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::goes with the group... the cheering crowd has disturbed him a bit::

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
All: Now that we are inside we can talk a little easier.  Sorry about that introduction, but the crowds need their show to feel they are a part of all of this, right?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Walking along with the group, looking around along the way::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Following behind the captains and commanders::

ACTION: The Chancellor leads the Away Team through a set of double doors into a dining room.  the walls are made of a black stone and polished smooth.  Directly opposite the doors is a dais with a large table.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Grins in appreciation of Chancellor Mosley's comment::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::with the others::

ACTION: Behind the table stands a Federation Flag on either side, and along the wall is a large flag with New Rome's symbol.  A large ram like creature with 3 horns is pictured in the middle, an image of its head straight on.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Looking around at the room while entering in::  CIV:  Captain Marek, would you think this room had sort of a Vulcan motif?
 
CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Looks around having to admit, the colonists have gotten a lot done in the short time they've been here::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Not at all. The aesthetics of this room is quite... dark if you will.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  Ah! It is very dark, it sort of brings the eye to focus on the two flags there, three horns on that ram looking creature.  

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: The ram intrigues me a lot.. doesn't have any connection to the ancient Rome culture...

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
All: Welcome to our greeting room.  Ahead of us you can see our symbol, the majestic Zetrak ram.  When we came to this world, we saw, and still see, large herds of them roaming the hills and mountains in peace.  After a while, we came to learn that this wasn’t just a perception.  We learned that all the predators of this world had learned to not hunt this beast.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: Why is the Zetrak off limits?

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
All: Our hunters learned why very soon.  If left alone, the beast will remain peaceful and give others distance, within reason.  But if threatened, the beasts become vicious in battle, pursuing the hunter for hours until driven off.  Leave them be, and they will not bother you.  Hurt them, and you will suffer.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: There you go.. ::mumbles:: still not satisfied with thar answer ::shrugs::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV: Hmmm, very interesting! 

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Chancellor Mosley:  Words to live by Sir! 

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: Oh, a lot like bees then, but bigger.

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
All: That is why we made it the symbol of our colony as well as our stance with the raiders.  They continue to hunt us, however.

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
CNS: And with a better memory.  They do not forget a hunter, nor do we.

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
All: Feel free to take a seat.  The food will be brought in shortly.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Takes focus on one of the chairs and heads towards it::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Walks up to the table a finds a seat to sit in::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::makes a visual survey of the room::

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
All: There are menus at the table with several options from Earth, Betazed and Andor, the three dominant species on our planet.
CIV: Apologies Captain Marek, we do not have any Vulcans living here so we have little of your food available.  All we have available will need to be Replicated, or made by chefs unfamiliar with the dish in question.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Mosley: ::raises an eyebrow:: There is not problem at all, Chancellor. Actually, I was about to begin a diet... if you don’t not get offended, I will only take a nice cup of hot tea.

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
CIV: I hope you would indulge in some food, but I will not force you obviously.  But if there is anything you want, we will try to find a decent example.  I just wanted to warn you it is not a "house specialty".

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
::Steps to the head of the table and takes a seat.::  All: Do you have any questions for me about our trip ahead?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Mosley: I take, meat is the main ingredient of your local dishes?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
:: Sits down as the Chancellor takes his seat::

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
CIV: We have a mixed diet.  Our farms harvest a local plant very similar to Betazoid peas, besides most of the standard Federation food stuffs, corn, wheat, barley.  Meat is available of course, home grown.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Mosley:  Wheat and barley?  Is there any local spirits about?  A New Rome Scotch perhaps?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::sits and nods:: Mosley: I see, well, as I mentioned before, do not worry at all. A simple replicated cup of Vulcan Tea would be more than enough. ::smiles::

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
CEO: Depends how you define "local".  We have locally brewed beer and whiskey.  No Scotch drinkers that have the time to brew, however.  Apologies.  I've been trying to get some going for some time.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Mosley:  I'd be happy to try the New Rome Whiskey Sir! 

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
CEO: I do have a few bottles on the bar over there.  I brought a couple and have traded for some over the years.  Certainly we can accommodate the Whiskey.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Mosley:  Perhaps after dinner Sir?

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
::Motions to a waiter who draws a bottle and fills a pair of glasses, bringing one to the CEO and one to the Chancellor.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Grins at the waiter, raises the glass toward the Chancellor::  Mosley:  To your health Sir!

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
CEO: Whichever you prefer.  But drink requests can be made to the waiter, my assistant Geoff.  He does a lot more than fill drinks, but there are few better here at finding the right mix for the right moment.  ::Takes the glass, tips to towards Geoff and then back to the CEO.::

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
CEO: Good health to you all as well.  I was very glad Starfleet was able to spare you for this trip.  Much more agreeable than one of the standard diplomatic transports.  Those crews are so...stuffy.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: You'll find nothing stuffy about us, Sir.

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
<Geoff> OPS: Would you care for a drink, Commander?  We have several soft drink varieties as well as the hard stuff.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Nods, and takes a drink:: Mosley:  Aye!  I've been on a diplomatic transport as an engineer, and your are quite correct, "stuffy" is being polite about the crew, but it is suitable for most diplomatic missions, gives the guests something to gossip about. 

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
CNS: I hope not.  I tend to find the explorers have a much higher zest for life than the diplomats who spend their time flying from table to table for talks.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
OPS:  ::Holds the bottle of whiskey up to the table::  All:  Anyone else like a taste?  

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
CEO: During our time on the Madrid we held more than a few Diplomatic trips and conferences.  It was not how I wanted to arrive on Earth, on some shiny vessel that has yet to even be scratched.  We are on the Federation's borders acting as the shield wall.  Your crew is more worthy as our escort.  ::Nods to the entire crew.::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Geoff: When you get a minute and if you wouldn't mind, I think I'd like to try some of your locally brewed beer.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
OPS: Commander?  ::holds the bottle as if to pour.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CEO:  Sure.  ::lets him fill her glass up::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Mosley:  Our privilege Mr. Chancellor! 

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
<Geoff> CNS: Certainly, light, normal or the "hard stuff", as in the 20 proof barely beer anymore variety?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Geoff: Let's live dangerously and go for the hard stuff.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Geoff: A milk if you have one available, please.

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
<Geoff> ::Smiles.::  CNS: It seems he got the more adventurous part right.
CO: Yes captain.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Mosley:  Plus...it is not everyday we get back to Sector 001, it will be good to see the stars of home again!

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
<Geoff> ::Goes to the bar and a minute later returns with the CNS's beer, the CIV's tea and the CO's milk.::

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
CEO: Understand that, but unfortunately I do not think it will be a pleasure journey.  There is much to do there, and I expect great resistance to my requests.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Looks at the Captain's milk::  Geoff:  Is the milk replicated or do you people have cows here?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Receives his drink::  Geoff: Thank you.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Geoff: Thanks. ::nods::

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
CNS: We have Earth cows, as well as other livestock from our 3 main worlds.  We've been here long enough to build farms that are producing enough that we can produce most of what we need locally.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: Aren't you concerned about introducing non-indigenous life forms to an alien planet.  That has had disastrous results in the past.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Mosley:  Understood Sir, but the Cherokee is well able to get you and your staff to Sector 001, and back again.  That part will be a pleasure journey, but while on your bidding to the Federation...well perhaps the Captain could give you some pointers.

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
CNS: It has, and there is a danger.  Our farms are closely monitored, and we keep the animals from wandering freely.  It costs more, but as you said, there is a great risk otherwise.

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
::Grins.::  CNS: After all, this is our home.  To damage its resources would be short term thinking.
CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Takes a sip of the beer:: Self/all: Whoa, that has a kick to it, don't it.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: Agreed, Sir.  I'm sure you'll be careful.

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
CNS: It does.  Early on we had limits on the number of alcoholic beverages each person had access to a day.  That tended the drinks to a more...concentrated version.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS:  Aye! Its good isn't it?  The Whiskey is first rate!

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO: The beer is too.  I may get a bit buzzed, Sir.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::takes a sip from his cup:: Self: Quite decent replicated tea.

Host Chancellor Mosley says:
CEO/ CNS: The unofficial early slogan for our colonies brewers was "Hard work earns hard drinks".

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley:  Good slogan, Chancellor and how true.  ::Takes a bigger sip of his drink::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Mosley/CNS:  Apapro Mr. Chancellor!

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