Last week on the Seleya:

Preparing to beam down to the reception on Moriddian IV, to the tropical continent of Anginas, the captain is informed that none of the Moriddians were still aboard, but there were reports of various items missing.  The items are personal and include a ceremonial dagger.

Maor has a theory that the dagger will be used in such away to cause conflict with the Morridian's desire to join the federation and the Captain, CMO and OPS don't deny it as a possibility.  Too little is really known about these people.  Should they even pursue regaining the dagger back?

Greeted by the King, the crew was put at ease with the simple fact that this gathering is to be informal so as to avoid any accidental insults due to lack of knowledge.  But they also learn that a dagger can be more dangerous than an energy weapon, as an energy weapon does not transport 'well' through teleportation and a simple dagger can.

The Moriddians have had peace for many centuries, which has allowed them to explore the reaches of their world and surrounding worlds.  Now they not only desire to go among the stars, for the greens they really need to.  But they wish to do it safely, hence their desire to join the Federation.

Of the three main governments, two are fully in agreement with this move.  But the third remains unknown as the Dictatorial Gheants have not come forward one way or another, hence the Federation council bringing in a delegate to assist in the near future.  The captain informs his majesty that it could be many years before this was resolved and to have patience.

Captain's log, Stardate 10803.30. We have been at the reception by the Moriddian King for about one hour now. Everything is well but in the back of my mind, the theft of the dagger still concerns me. I will need all my diplomatic skills to get more information out of the King.

We return now to the reception…

<<<<<<<<<< Not so Little Things III >>>>>>>>>>

CO Capt Gomes says:
::picks another glass of juice and looks over the room::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::hovers over Maor:: CIV: Since Pandora is still busy, I need something from you

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Going over a few items in his personal PADD, most notably a list of the missing items from the Seleya. At the Captain's voice he shifts his attention towards her direction:: CO: Hm? ::Moves his PADD away:: What is it, Captain?

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: I need to know when the items disappeared from the ship. The families did not all leave at the same time. If we find a temporal correlation between the disappearance of the dagger and the exit of any family we might be on to something

SCENE: The reception is a place of glitter and gold as the Merridians enjoy both the opportunity to show off and shine and to meet the crew from the Seleya, whom they have many questions for.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Raises his PADD in front of the Captain:: CO: Working on it just now, Captain.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods and glances towards the king, casually raising her glass in a toast when his eyes meet hers::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks around for the rest of her crew::

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
::Escorting the Counsellor to the main event, remaining stoic::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::approaches the TO and the CNS:: CNS/TO: I am glad you could join us. I trust you are familiar with the  ::lowers her voice:: CNS/TO: Situation

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::nods to the CO::

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
::Stands at attention:: CO: I've read the briefing, sir. Beta Squad is on standby for support if a quick insertion and requisition is needed.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::still in a low voice:: CNS: Without being intrusive, try to understand if there is anyone around with hidden intentions. The robber may be here

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::whispers:: CO: I'll use my abilities to find out. He or she wouldn't notice.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods to the TO:: TO: That is good to hear, if our worse expectations come to happen we will need to be quick and precise

CO Capt Gomes says:
CNS/TO: Meanwhile mingle and enjoy yourselves. Dr Atreides and Lt Pandora should also be doing just that ::looks for them::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CNS/TO: Their climate seems to be similar to Earth's tropics. They have lots of sweet fruits and delicacies

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
CO: Of course, ma'am. The security force of the USS Seleya has fought Jem'Hadar, Borg, Cardassians, Gamleasian terrorists and silly eviscerating animals. We can handle a few self-teleporters.

SCENE: Sweeping music flows through the room and various Morriddians join on the dance floor.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::chuckles:: TO: One would think so. But, as you well know, one's last mistake might be to underestimate one's enemy

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances up from his PADD, as he scans the room around, searching for the Captain. Locating her near the rest of the Seleya officers, he makes a discreet gesture towards her direction, motioning her over::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CNS/TO: Give me a moment. Meanwhile ... enjoy the music ::doesn't smile and leaves towards Maor::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: What did you find out?

Biibii says:
:: Slips quietly into the room, looking around and seeing all the giants. One day, she would be just like them... better than them.::

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
::Glances at the CNS as the CO leaves, then starts to eye the room::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::starts sensing around::

Biibii says:
:: Finding the one she is supposed to find, she lightly tugs on his pants to get his attention.::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::feels something pulling and looks down:: Self: What the? Biibii: Hello there.

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
::Notes the child that just entered and came onto his target list is tugging on the CNS' leg::

Biibii says:
:: Looks around and puts a finger to her lips::  CNS: Please, come with me.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances around subtly, making sure they have no audience:: CO: Not much, I'm afraid. A few items were stolen, all varying. From an antique comb to a statue of some sort. Now, they all had a few common traits. All of them had gems that were on the rare side, but not unusual in any noticeable way. The items seemed to have varied in their antiquity. And all of them hail from unknown locations across the galaxy.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::frowns:: Biibii: Where do you want me to go?

Biibii says:
:: Smiles and slips away, stopping to turn around and motion him to join her.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: So it almost seems they were only looking for precious stones. Which is odd since these people seem quite rich

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::sighs:: Self: Children, they always want to play. ::senses the little girl has nothing to hide::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Looks around, cautiously::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Or is it that those gems had something in common, a common trait we're missing.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Perhaps we should go see the King again. He will not like his species to be known as Thieves

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::looks at the TO, but then follows the little girl::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: I suppose we could ask science to run a comparison on all those gems for something in common, other than their rarity. But look around. the Moriddians indeed look like they like to show off jewellery

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Or is it we're talking about a huge conspiracy and an even bigger cover up? ::Clears his throat:: Personally, I wouldn't put it beyond them, Captain.

Biibii says:
:: Slips quietly and agilely through the crowds, her heart racing.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: We don't really know them so your guess is as good as mine. Let’s go find the King ... Atreides should come with us

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::frowns as he doesn't see the kid and goes looking for her::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::starts walking towards the King, noticing the little girl in the process but having known Moriddian children she prefers to keep a distance::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Run a comparison on what, Captain? We no longer possess the gems, and nor do we have any record of them. We never had a reason to store information like that in the past.

Ashan says:
:: Watching from the side gallery frowns down at Biibii and the other.  Making a decision, she slips down to the main floor.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: That is only partially true Maor. Every item on a Starfleet ship is catalogued

CO Capt Gomes says:
::watches the CNS go after the girl and makes a detour towards the TO:: TO: Keep an eye on the counsellor. He might be on to something and need backup

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
CO: Already taken care of, sir.

Ashan says:
:: Stops before the doctor and tugs on his pants leg.  Why do they have to be so tall?::

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
::Notes another child::

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
*Seleya - Beta Squad* Ensign Learheart, have Beta Squad report to Transporter Room One, we may have a twenty four-thirty seven occurring down here.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods at the TO and goes back to looking for the King, motioning for the CMO and CIV to join her::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::wonders where the girl is::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::uses his telepathic abilities to find her::

ACTION: The Seleya acknowledges Revtuoir and soon the team is assembled and prepared to beam down.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Instinctively kicks at whatever tugged on his trouser leg:: Self: Someone let their pet loose again?

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
::Suddenly beside the CNS:: CNS: Counsellor.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Follows the CIV and CO::

Biibii says:
:: Trying to keep her patience as she was taught, she makes her way back to the counsellor and catches his attention.::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::startles:: TO: Argh, don't startle me like this.

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
::Looks at the child approaching:: CNS: Sorry, old habit. Where are you going?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Follows the CO, maintaining a small distance::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::stops near the CMO:: CMO: It seems you have a friend. Maybe we should leave you 2 alone

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::spots the girl again:: Self: Found you.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CO: Hmm? ::Looks at her confused::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
TO: Looking for that girl. ::nods into the general direction of the little girl::

Ashan says:
:: Looking shocked stands and watches the man turn away, not acknowledging her.  Her frown turns to anger and she begins to wonder if the reds were not correct.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CMO: you broke a little girl's heart ::points at Ashan and smiles at her:: CMO: Go see what she wants. We will talk to the King

Biibii says:
:: Motions for the man to follow her, pointing out the side door.::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::doesn't wait for the TO to reply and follows the girl:: Self: Here's Vonir.

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
CNS: I do not believe it is a wise course to follow children alone.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CO: What the? ::turns around:: Oh! ::Walks over to the alien:: Ashan: Was that you? I thought one of the cats got loose again.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::turns back to the TO:: TO: Then follow her with me. ::continues towards the door::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::shakes her head, leaving the CMO to do his job and approaches the King, expecting Maor to be after her::

Biibii says:
:: Stops and looks at the other man and frowns.  She was told only to bring the one, not two.::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Still following obediently::

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: King Kalalalahan, let me congratulate you again on this magnificent reception

King Kalalalahan says:
:: Speaking quietly with his counsellors, he turns as he is addressed and looks up into the face of the captain::

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
::Follows:: *Beta Squad* Beam down now. I want one man on each officer, immediately. I don't care where they go, you stay with them.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::approaches the door::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Gets his tricorder out and starts to scan the curious little thing::

Ashan says:
:: takes a deep breath and forces the anger to go away.  Maybe it was just a simple mistake.::  CMO: You are the one that saves lives, right?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Ashan: That's correct.

ACTION: Beta Squad beams down and follows orders.

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: But I am affraid there is a delicate matter we should discuss as soon as possible

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::stepped through the door before Beta Squad beamed down::

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
::Follows the CNS through the door::

Ashan says:
:: frowns::  I am not ill.  But... :: looks around, suddenly afraid and lowers her voice::  Others might be soon... and it is my duty to protect them... but... :: looks down annoyed:: I am so small.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks at the commotion of officers appearing and thinks the TO suspects something. These guys better keep a low profile::

Biibii says:
:: frowning harder::  TO: Why are you following us?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Ashan: Ill how? 

King Kalalalahan says:
CO: Captain, how can I assist you?

Beta Squad says:
::Spreads out, one security officer person officer::

Ashan says:
CMO: The ancient illness... the one from long ago.

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
Biibii: My primary reason is to annoy youthful creatures of ominous pose. Secondary is to protect the Counsellor.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Ashan: That means nothing to me, we have very little information about your culture. Could you explain in more detail?

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: It’s a delicate matter concerning the relations between your government and Starfleet so I don't know if you would prefer to talk alone ::looks at his advisors::

Biibii says:
:: looks at the man very confused.  She did not understand anything of the first part he just said.::

King Kalalalahan says:
:: frowns and motions his advisor and trusted friend to join them.::  CO: Come, captain, to my private study.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods:: CIV: I would like Commander Maor to join us to. He is somewhat of an expert in these matters

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods in acknowledgment, a bit reluctantly::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::taps his feet::

Ashan says:
CMO: I am a protector... I... really do not know too much.  The Greens know more... but it is the Reds.  :: looks around suddenly::  Beware the Reds... :: Seeing someone she did not want to see her, she quickly melts back into the crowded area and back to the gallery::

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
::Crosses arms, and just stares back at the child::

King Kalalalahan says:
:: After a moment, nods and takes them toward and out a side door and down a very long hall.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::walks after the king, observing her surroundings and glad Maor is with her::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Follows the King and the Captain::

Biibii says:
:: Goes to the second thing he said::  TO: Why do you need to protector the counsellor?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Looks at Ashan in disbelief as she disappears into the crowd::

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
Biibii: Because multi-coloured children are the third leading cause of death in Starfleet officers.

King Kalalalahan says:
:: After many turns, he guides the small group into his private study.  Where a guard takes his position outside the doorway.::  All: Please, take a seat.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::frowns at the TO::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods and seats::

Biibii says:
:: wonders if the man is sane::  TO:  What is a multicoloured child and children can kill a Starfleet officer?

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
Biibii: Don't worry about it. Please, lead us on.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Takes one of the vacant seats::

King Kalalalahan says:
:: As everyone settles, he moves to his desk and taps in a few commands. ::  CO: We will have privacy here.  :: Nods to the advisor that followed them.::  This is Trenton, and old and trusted friend as well as advisor.

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: I have been in contact with my ship regarding the items that were misplaced at the time that your wives left. It seems they are quite valuable and as such, Starfleet is already informed of this. I have to tell warn you, if they are not found, this could give a very bad image of Moriddians in the Federation

Biibii says:
TO: You were not asked to come.  Only that one was.  :: nods toward the counsellor::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods at Trenton::

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
Biibii: Who asked?

King Kalalalahan says:
CO: And... what were these items?

Biibii says:
:: Opens her mouth only to close it.::  TO: That is none of your business.  Only his. :: nods at the counsellor::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::sighs::

CO Capt Gomes says:
King: Personal items mostly, both with sentimental and real  commercial value and so they were catalogued and insured... and you are aware of the dagger of course

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
Biibii: His business is my business unless the Captain absolutely orders me to allow him to leave by himself into a possible trap.

Trenton says:
CO: Captain, I fail to understand.  There would be no need for the kings wives or children to take anything.  And their servants and guards have full background checks.  We need you to be more specific.

Biibii says:
TO: You are not wanted.

King Kalalalahan says:
CO: Do you have a list of these items that we may see?

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
Biibii: Yes, well, but enough about my love life. One moment.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks from Trenton to the King:: CO/Trenton: I understand that. And the fact that it was the royal family brings all the image of the Moriddians all the more down. As I said, the objects were very valuable, many including precious minerals. There was the dagger, I am told also a statuette and a comb. Other than value I don't see anything else in common

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
*CO* Captain?

CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks at the CIV and his PADD, then makes a decision:: King: Yes, Commander Maor has one

Biibii says:
:: Needing more instructions as the one man was confusing her, she closes her eyes::

CO Capt Gomes says:
All: Excuse me ::leaves the room, then taps her badge:: *TO*: Gomes here

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Clears his throat:: All: Actually, all of them had a precious stone in them. ::Removes his personal PADD and hands it to Trenton at the Captain's nod::

ACTION:  Biibii vanishes before the two men, leaving them by themselves.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::eyes wide:: Self: Now where did she go?

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
*CO* A strange little child wants to lead our dear Counsellor off by his lonesome and -- oh, never mind, apparently the child had too much impatience. She is gone.

King Kalalalahan says:
:: his eyes sharpen at the word stone::  CIV: Indeed...

Trenton says:
:: takes the padd and peruses it, then holds it out to his king.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
*TO*: The Moriddian children are very curious and independent. But they may also have precious information. Try to find out who she was. Good job. Gomes out

CO Capt Gomes says:
::returns to the room::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::gives the TO a dirty look::

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
::Unholsters his phaser and hands it to the CNS:: CNS: Go child hunting. 10 to 1 your phaser will be useless and we'll have to save your posterior. Try not to break it. ::Ignores his look::

King Kalalalahan says:
:: looking it over, becomes tense::  CO: Captain, if you could... may we have a picture of each of these items listed?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::takes the phaser:: TO: Thank you for your concerns. ::goes looking for the girl again::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods:: CIV: Request the ship to download pictures to the PADD

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods at the CIV::

TO LtJg Revtuoir says:
::Shakes his head, and heads back to the main party::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Assuming we indeed have pictures of them all, I'll do it as soon as I return to the ship.

ACTION: As the counsellor moves down the hallway, he suddenly feels a slight buzz.  The security officer sensing something turns to look around, only to find the hallway empty.

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

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito is Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Andreas Habeland is Lieutenant Paul Atreides (CMO – Chief Medical Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Junior Grade Vonir Gnav (CNS – Counselor)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Karriaunna Scotti is Biibii, Ashan, King Kalalalahan and Trenton.
Mike Jones is TO LtJg Revtuoir and the Beta Squad.

Stardate: 10803.30
Arc Title: Not so little things
Part: Fifth
Mission Number: 514
Ship Manager: Karriaunna Scotti
Arc Creator: Karriaunna Scotti

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