Last week on the Seleya:

The ship arrived at Moriddian IV with few incidents.  The Seleya crew learned what they could about the people they were transporting.  One of the major issues to keep in mind was that many of these people did not mix colours socially, except within the family.  And that each colour seemed to represent a talent.

Blues are inventors, violets are warriors, green are explorers and now they have discovered that the Reds can teleport.  The question is, do all these skills show through all the colours or is it only recognized as such like casts?

After some 'discussion' between Maor, Atreides and Gnav, they informed and assisted all but the Reds to the transporter.  The Moriddians were very cooperative as well as eager to be on their way, not including the scare the Red's gave the captain by suddenly teleporting off the ship.  However she learned they were safely back at the palace.

The crew has been invited down to the planet by King Kalalalahan for a thank you reception and is currently preparing to beam down.  But before leaving, the captain has ordered the ship searched to make sure all of the Moriddians have left.  She has no need for unexpected, little surprises.  Now for big ones?

Captain's log, stardate 10803.16. We are ready to beam down to meet the Moriddian King. After the initial harmless distressed, diplomacy seems to be back on track and I hope to learn more about this culture and Biology. Despite the appearance of good-will I expect to put up, I will do anything possible to keep the Seleya safe from the Moriddian's odd capabilities. The first group to go down are Commander Maor and myself. The rest will follow if appropriate.

<<<<<<<<<< Not So Little Things IV >>>>>>>>>>

CO Capt Gomes says:
::arrives at the transporter padd in her dress uniform, nodding at the transporter chief::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Takes a cautionary step inside the transporter room, his fingers glued to his collar as they worked to keep the fabric separated from his neck in order to allow some measure of air to pass through this wind pipe:: CO: Ugh. ::Glances around the room:: We're the only ones going down there? ::Moves to stand beside the Captain on one of the pads::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: For now yes. I decided you and I were the best to assess the politics in the planet before the rest go ::frowns looking at his neck:: CIV: Did you get fatter?

CO Capt Gomes says:
::steps onto the pad::

Ens Lowel says:
*CO*: Captain, I thought you might like to know the ship appears to be clear of the Morridians, however, there seem to be a few missing items.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Not more than you have, Captain. ::Finally lets go of his shirt collar:: Are we quite ready to get down there? The sooner we get this over with the better.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::opens her eyes wide:: *Lowel*: What sort of items?

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Ivanova takes care of my uniforms, perhaps she can adjust yours

Ens Lowel says:
*CO*: Nothing much really, except one item.  Commander Garison is missing a ceremonial dagger that belonged to his umpteen great grandfather.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Last time I checked the replicators took care of them, Captain. ::Stares at his front with disgust:: Plus I wouldn't get near that thing if my life depended on it.

CO Capt Gomes says:
*Lowel*: I will try to find out if it was taken to the planet. Meanwhile, keep a lock on us

Ens Lowel says:
*CO*: Acknowledged, ma'am.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Replicators do what they are told. Well, did you hear a ceremonial dagger went missing, what could they want with it, except being a shiny thing?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: And how exactly did they find out about that dagger, hm? ::Sighs:: Think they have a built in metal detector inside of them?

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: We don't know what they have inside them. But perhaps we will find out. Are you ready for transport?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: With our luck, Captain? I'm sure we'll find out sooner or later. ::Nods at her direction absentmindedly:: As I'll ever be. ::Glances around in wonder:: Where exactly is your security escort, Captain?

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: You are it. And I am armed with a "ceremonial phaser". We are going into friendly territory Maor. Relax

CO Capt Gomes says:
Transport Chief: Energize

ACTION: The Anginas is a lovely tropical continent that provides its people with almost everything they need.  As the Away Team beams down, they find themselves in a garden court with people flowing two and from to the insides.  The surrounding buildings are appropriately designed for the stature of these people, but the palace, thankfully, is graced with high vaulted ceilings.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::covers her eyes from the warm Sun as they materialize, she never could get used to sudden light changes::

King Kalalalahan says:
:: Smiles a welcome as the transporter releases his guests, and steps forward, ignoring the guards around him and the area.::  CO: Welcome, welcome to my home.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: ::Lowers his voice:: Last time you told me to relax you got shot, Captain. And to remind you, I was your only security escort back then too. ::Blinks his eyes at the sight of their new surroundings::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods knowing the formal greeting or title, she plays it safe:: King: Thank you King Kalalalahan, we are honoured by your invitation. I am Captain Alexandra Gomes and this is Commander Maor

CO Capt Gomes says:
::whispers when the King is not looking:: CIV: Then you will just have to do better this time ::smiles back at the King::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods politely:: King: Your majesty.

SCENE:  King Kalalalahan is dressed in material resembling silks.  He wears a robe scattered with gems and a simple circlet upon his head.

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: I trust your wives arrived safely? And I hope they found their trip agreeable

King Kalalalahan says:
CO/CIV: Today, so that there are no insults accidently incurred, we shall be rather informal.  So please, be at ease.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::smiles politely:: King: thank you. Unfortunately, we are not yet familiar with your protocols, but we are eager students

King Kalalalahan says:
:: smiles::  CO: Yes, captain.  And thank you for both your hospitality and bringing them home.  I understand it was not as simple as originally planned.

King Kalalalahan says:
CO: Which is expected.  That is part of the excitement of meeting new people and one of the reasons I am eager for my world to join the Federation.  ::Sighs::  If only all were in agreement with that thought.

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: Indeed. We were unaware of some of your people's customs and abilities. I am glad it all got resolved for the best. Did ... did you have time to talk to your wives yet?

King Kalalalahan says:
CO: Other than to have them express your patience with them, not really.

King Kalalalahan says:
:: Turns around::  CO/CIV: Please, follow me.  I always enjoy showing off my home.  One of the few privileges of one in my position.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Turns his attention from his musings to the king's direction:: CO: Perhaps. ::Clears his throat and once again lowers his voice:: Perhaps now would be a good time to mention the stolen dagger, Captain.

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: It’s a small thing really, but a personal object of one of my officers was misplaced at around the time your wives left. It is possible one of the children packed it by mistake. If you hear of anything similar and retrieve this personal object, we would be most thankful

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods and follows whispering to Maor:: CIV: That wasn't very subtle was it?

King Kalalalahan says:
:: Pauses to turn around::  CO: And what might this item be?

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: I have not seen it personally but it is an ancient ceremonial dagger

CO Capt Gomes says:
::smiles and nods briefly at Maor after speaking::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
King, CO: A quite deadly one at the wrong hands.

King Kalalalahan says:
:: frowns as he looks the two before him over, then nods::  CO/CIV: If you will excuse me a moment...

King Kalalalahan says:
:: Steps away and motions for commander of his guards.  Quietly they confer.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: Of course. But please, do not exert yourself, I am sure it was just an accident

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: You didn't have to say deadly. After all, in an age of phasers torpedoes and disruptors what is a dagger?

King Kalalalahan says:
:: A touch of sorrow in his eyes, he turns away and returns to his guest.::  CO/CIV: Believe me, it is no trouble at all.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Perhaps we've hit a nerve. Wouldn't be surprised this sort of thing happened before.

King Kalalalahan says:
CO: Here captain, they can be far more deadly than you might believe.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods, concerned but without another word to the King::

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: How is that? ::resumes walking after him::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods mutely at the king's direction::

King Kalalalahan says:
:: Turns to go back inside::  CO: Energy weapons cannot teleport... well.  Both a blessing and a curse.

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: Oh, I understand. But surely you trust your wives ::not at all an innocent question::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the king's direction, instinctively and subtly he moves his hand to the direction of his stashed phaser::

King Kalalalahan says:
CO: I love my wives and all my children.  :: From the main hall, leads them into a large ball room where food is spread out on all the tables and soft music comes from the dais of musicians.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods:: King: If you don't mind, given the circumstances, I would like my operations officer to join us. Since he is in charge of transporters, he could be extremely helpful if this situation gets worse ... which I doubt it will

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Tell Pandora to get ready to beam down to our location

King Kalalalahan says:
CO: All your command staff is welcome.  We are prepared for as many of your people as you would like to come down.  We too have much to learn.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods and makes a signal to Maor to do as he was told::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods at the Captain's direction:: *OPS*: ::Keeps his voice lowered:: Maor to Pandora.

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: you have a very nice reception here. Again, we are honoured

OPS Lt Pandora says:
@::Looks up from the padd he was reading:: *CIV*: Pandora here.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::picks up the first liquid refreshment that comes her way and sips it::

King Kalalalahan says:
CO: Please... feel free to mingle and learn what you can.  :: Nods toward the centre of the room::  I believe you know my headwife, Bliqa.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods at the King and Bliqa:: Bliqa: I am glad to see you again, this time in your home ::smiles::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*OPS*: Captain wishes your presence at our location, relive your post on the bridge and join us at our current location as soon as possible. Maor out. ::Closes the channel and moves to catch up with the Captain and the king::

Bliqa says:
:: Joining the group, she regally nods her head::  CO: Thank you.  And again, we all thank you for getting us out of our bind.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods and points at Maor:: Bliqa: And you remember Commander Maor

Bliqa says:
CO/CIV: But of course... you were very helpful and it was greatly appreciated.

CO Capt Gomes says:
King/Bliqa: your planet seems very organized and it is beautiful. In due time you will be a fine addition to the Federation if that is indeed what your people want

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods mutely:: Bliqa: Head wife. ::Keeps his attention wandering around::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
@*CIV*: I'll be there in five minutes... Pandora out. ::Gets up and turns around to make sure his uniform is still in check, then exits the office::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::continues to drink her odd-coloured juice ... quite sweet and a bit alcoholic::

King Kalalalahan says:
CO: Oh, that is very much what my people want.  Our land has provided much and we have had peace here for centuries.  This allowed us to go beyond our world.  But many of our people are explorers and they need to go even further.  But we wish it done safely, under the banner of the Federation.

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: We can certainly offer many commodities, especially for Explorers. Starfleet has centuries of experience in exploration and dealing with different cultures

King Kalalalahan says:
CO: And our people have talents that could help out in that area.  Being on the 'shorter' side, we have discovered, does have its benefits.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
@::Walks towards the turbolift to take him to the transporter room::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods:: Kind: Infinite diversity in infinite combinations is an ancient saying by a Federation founding planet. I never cease to see truth in it

Zola says:
:: Joins the group and nods a greeting.::

Tre says:
:: A ceremonial bow across her back, moves to join the group, staying slightly behind her husband.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods to her officers as they arrive on schedule::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods at the newly arrived wife not sure whether she should say anything or not::

King Kalalalahan says:
:: Smiles as two more of his headwives join him.  A slight frown briefly mares his face as Zola, of the Reds are nowhere in sight.::

ACTION: The newly arrived wives greet the captain and again thank her and the others for their care and arrival here.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
@::Enters the TR and steps on to the pad:: TR Chief: Energize.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::compliments the wives back::

ACTION: OPS is beamed to the surface, into the garden where he finds guards waiting to greet people and escort them inside.

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: But ... you mentioned not all people agreeing with joining the federation?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks around for a moment, then walks up to the guard::

King Kalalalahan says:
CO: In a room of ten, can everyone agree on everything?  So it is with my people and even my world.

King Kalalalahan says:
CO: As you know, we are a world of three major governments.  Two of us have a vested interest in heading for the stars, while the third... well, to be honest, we are not quite sure what they want.  There is little to no communication between our people.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
King: Are there any specific groups against the Federation, your majesty? Any established groups at that?

ACTION: The guard politely nods and then turns to lead OPS to the others.

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: As you say, that is quite normal. You just have to show them why you think the Federation is so important to you. If they see your point, they will agree. If they do not it simply means they are not ready.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods at the guard, then follows him::

King Kalalalahan says:
CIV: Not that I am aware of...

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: I am no historian or diplomat. But it seems to be you should be first allies in your world before you become allies off-world. Though, in theory, your government can unilaterally join the Federation

King Kalalalahan says:
CO: We are not enemies, per say, we just tend to stay among our own.  As I said, we have had peace for centuries on our world.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::finishes her drink:: King: Then it seems you are on the right track. Even if you don't officially join the Federation we can make trade and help agreements

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
King: Do you think we'd be able to get some more information regarding those who oppose our alliance? Perhaps we can assist you in our information gathering and diplomacy. The Federation has a diplomacy core just for that purpose after all.

CO Capt Gomes says:
Self: And you would know all about them Maor

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
King: As I'm sure both of us will agree, dealing with matter before it becomes an issue with be equally beneficial to both sides.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::mods as OPS arrives:: OPS: Mr Pandora, I am glad you joined us

King Kalalalahan says:
CIV: Again, we have no idea of any specific groups.  Only that the Gheants have not come forward one way or another on this proposition.  Which is why it will be a long process for us to become part of the Federation.  I believe your council is bring a delegate.

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: Often these dealings take decades, you can't expect to do everything alone ::finishes her drink and goes to find a new one::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods in understanding:: King: Thank you, your majesty. ::Offers the Captain a meaningful look::

King Kalalalahan says:
:: A look of sorrow passes his features briefly::  CO: Time... if only there were time enough... :: smiles::  Please, do enjoy yourselves.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods at the captain:: CO: Any time, captain.. Any time... ::Looks around at those present, and, noticing the king, makes a little bow:: King: Your highness..

CO Capt Gomes says:
::whispers to Maor:: CIV: This is not your battle, leave it to the diplomats. Take this as a learning opportunity only

CO Capt Gomes says:
OPS: Follow me to the refreshments table; there is something I have to tell you

CO Capt Gomes says:
::moves that way::

King Kalalalahan says:
:: nods his head:: OPS: Welcome...

King Kalalalahan says:
:: With three of his four head wives, he turns to greet others arriving.::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Remains standing at the exact location he stood until now, not really interested in the various refreshments:: Self: That king is hiding something.  ::Glances suspiciously at his direction::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods at the king, then takes his leave and follows the captain::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Sighing, he turns to move towards the Captain and the OPS's direction:: CO: If I may share a theory with you, Captain?

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: By all means do

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Offers the OPS a guarded look before turning his attention back to the Captain's direction:: CO: What if someone part of oppression against the Federation alliance took the dagger in order to utilize it in some sort of an assassination attempt in order to later blame the Federation for it?

CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks thoughtfully at Maor and does not reply yet::

<<<<<<<<<< Pause >>>>>>>>>>

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito is Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Tim Schols is Lieutenant Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Karriaunna Scotti is King Kalalalahan, Bliqa, Gnav, Tre, Ensign Lowel and Zola.

Stardate: 10803.16
Arc Title: Not so little things
Part: Fourth
Mission Number: 513
Ship Manager: Karriaunna Scotti
Arc Creator: Karriaunna Scotti

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