Last week on the Seleya:

The command crew was invited down to the planet to attend a thank you dinner.  Before beaming down, they were informed of some missing items, one primarily an ancient ceremonial dagger.

Maor has discovered that the common connection between all the missing pieces was that they were antiques whose origins were unknown and had some kind of gem that was on the rare side; all that is but the missing dagger, whose gem stone was unknown.

Biibii, of the red clan, lured the counselor outside of the main reception area…even though LtJg Revtuoir warned him otherwise.  The tactical officer refused to leave the counselor and further proceeded to confuse the young girl.  She suddenly vanished.

Revtuoir informed the captain of the situation and she ordered him to let the counselor find out more.  Giving the CNS a weapon Revtuoir proceeded to leave him to return to the party.  As he does so, the counselor suddenly vanishes into a dark, cold room.

Ashan, of the violet clan, a protector made a decision to warn the CMO, the one who saves lives that others might soon need his help as she was too small to protect anyone.  When the doctor questioned her, all she said was it was the ancient illness from long ago before she melted back into the crowd.

Meanwhile, the captain decided to bring the matter of theft to the King who takes her, along with his trusted advisor, to his private study.  The captain informs him of the thefts, the connections and the diplomatic repercussions to his people.  The Kings advisor has requested a picture of these items.

Captain's log, Stardate 10804.06. I decided to talk to confront the King with what we know. It is becomming increasingly clear there is some conspiracy, either provoked by or targeted at him. Either way I will do my best to get as much information from him as possible. Meanwhile I am concerned that our Counselor is nowhere to be found.

<<<<<<<<<< Not So Little Things VI >>>>>>>>>>

CO Capt Gomes says: 
::walks back to the King, after being informed by the TO of Gnav's disappearance::

CO Capt Gomes says: 
::whispers:: CIV: Try to contact Gnav's badge

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::out loud:: Biibii: Little girl, where are you?

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Nods mutely and moves to a relatively isolated spot in the room. Taking a quick glance around, he taps his badge:: *CNS*: Maor to Gnav. ::Listens carefully for any sounds coming from his badge::

@ ACTION: A soft brush of air touches the counselor, followed by words heard only in his head she is not here...

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@Self: Telepaths? ::tries to sense anything else::

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
::Watches the room eagerly::

@ ACTION: A chill slides along the counselors skin as cloth flaps against his legs and arms.

CO Capt Gomes says: 
::ponders the situation, observing the King and his aid. They have to cooperate more. What do they know?::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Curses as the badge remains silent:: Self: Damn. ::Sighs and takes a quick look around, hoping to make sense of something around them:: Where the... ::Pauses, looking up in suspicion as he meets the Captain's eyes. Making her way towards her, he tries to convey his failure to reach the CNS's badge::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::startles:: Anyone: Who's there?

CO Capt Gomes says: 
::nods slowly at the CIV:: CIV: I asked Pandora to use the ship

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::feels his clothes has changed::

CO Capt Gomes says: 
King: King Kalalalahan, I need your complete honesty on this

King Kalalalahan says: 
:: Patiently waits or the federation officers attention.::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CO: Understood, Captain. ::Nods silently::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::feels shivers:: Self: It's cold here and I still don't see a thing here. ::walks into any general direction to find out anything::

King Kalalalahan says: 
:: sincerely:: CO: How can I help you, captain?

CO Capt Gomes says: 
King: Is there anyone in your household interested in harming you or the Federation?

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::continuously tries to hold his balance as the ground is uneven::

King Kalalalahan says: 
CO: Captain, I live a political life and there are always those that are never happy or do not want what I want.  So of course, I have enemies.  Do I have any specific in dealing with our current situation?  That I have no answer for.  My advisor is looking into that now.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Looks around the room:: *Seleya*: Pandora to Bridge.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::doesn't bump into any wall:: Self: Or things are very large here, or I am outside.

ACTION: The duty officer responds to OPS.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Clears his throat:: King: No recent attempts at your life, your majesty?

CO Capt Gomes says: 
::looks first at Maor, considering, then at the King:: King: We lost contact with our counsellor. I would like to bring my own men to look for him, with your permission. They will be discrete

ACTION: All around the federation officers at the party are lights, glitter and sound; it is a beautiful party that all appear engaged in.  The doctor can sense nothing out of place.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
*Seleya*: We need a scan of the entire palace and surrounding compound, we're looking for our counselor.

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
::Looks for pie::

King Kalalalahan says: 
:: Does not even need to consider::  CIV: None... well, nothing truly serious in the last 15 years... since the marriage to my first wife.

King Kalalalahan says: 
:: Looks at the captain and weights carefully her request, then nods::  CO: Granted. However, you should have at least one of my guards with yours at all times.

CO Capt Gomes says: 
::listens to the King:: King: And among your wives, there are no...major issues?

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Grunts with distaste at how quickly the Captain revealed their problem, still suspecting the King for whatever reasons:: King: Any recent organized or not organized protests against Starfleet? Perhaps even inside your own government?

CO Capt Gomes says: 
King: Thank you. Commander Maor here will coordinate the security teams ::looks at him:: King: He will make sure every team has at least one Moriddian

@ACTION: After stumbling in the dark, the counselor brushes against a dirt wall.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@Self: Ew. ::feels with his hands against the structure::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Keeps his objection at the prospect of having one of the King's guards shadowing their every move to himself::

King Kalalalahan says: 
:: smiles::  CO: Captain, there are always issues in such situations.  But for the most part, like all families, they work things out.

King Kalalalahan says: 
CIV: None... other than some dissent against joining the Federation from a very small group... and they are not even an organized group that I know of.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::walks following the wall with his hands, trying not to fall and wonders where he is::

CO Capt Gomes says: 
::nods at the King, even though she doubts it’s that peaceful::

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
::Spies some pie and helps himself to a slice::

@ ACTION: The counselors’ foot hits something that clinks against a wall.

CO Capt Gomes says: 
::looks at Maor, wondering if he has any other questions to the King::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::then suddenly he finds something what feels like a torch:: Self: What is this? Perhaps a torch?

LtJG. Matthews says: 
# *OPS*: Yes lieutenant, stand by.. ::Initiates the scan:: I'm not picking up his signal, sir..

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
King: Do you think your advisor's could give us some more information regarding that small group, your majesty?

Ashan says: 
:: Sighs as she watches the doctor, how is simply indulging himself.  Maybe he did not understand the importance of what she had said?  Cautiously, she looks around before heading back down to the main floor.::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
*Matthews*: Understood..

Trenton says:
CIV: But of course.  Our intelligence service keeps a record of all known... problems that might occur.  If you will give me a moment.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Stares at a window towards the back, wondering what happened now::

CO Capt Gomes says: 
::observes Trenton intently, she doesn't trust him for whatever reason::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@Self: What was that what I hit with my foot? ::feels around with his hands as it is still dark::

Ashan says: 
:: Weaving between the taller adults and giant of federation officers, she walks up to the doctor and just looks at him.::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
*CO*: Pandora to captain Gomes.

CO Capt Gomes says: 
Self: Finally. *OPS*: Gomes here. What do you have?

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Nods:: CO: Something wrong, Captain? ::Says so quietly as he continues to observe the King::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
*CO*: Nothing captain.. No trace of him at all...

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@Self: That feels like something ancient to make fire. ::grabs the torch and the packet with flint and striker and tries to make a fire to light the torch::

CO Capt Gomes says: 
CIV: I want you to coordinate our teams on the surface and lead the main search party. Take Atreides with you

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CO: As you wish, Captain.

CO Capt Gomes says: 
*OPS*: Expand search to include the rest of the planet. If that fails, proceed to the other two inhabited planets of the system

CO Capt Gomes says: 
King: How easy would it have been to take him off world?

Trenton says:
:: Leaving the room, he subtly contacts those he needs for the information requested.  He is very nervous and very uncertain about all of this, but keeps it to himself for now.::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::still senses nothing with his telepathic abilities::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Sighs:: *CO*: Yes captain.

King Kalalalahan says: 
:: cautiously:: CO: I do not believe it would have been that difficult.

@ ACTION: Given a bit of unfamiliarity, not to mention it being dark, soon the counselor has the torch lit.  It lights up with a lot of smoke from the dust coating it, before settling into a steady flame.

CO Capt Gomes says: 
King: If we need to search in the territory of the other governments. Will they cooperate?

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::coughs several times as the smoke spreads around:: Self: Way old and not used for a long time.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::takes a look around after his eyes adjusted to the sudden light::

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
::Helps himself to some moar pie::

King Kalalalahan says: 
CO: Captain, you would have to have their consent.  I cannot speak for them.

CO Capt Gomes says: 
::nods:: King: we will start with the island.

CO Capt Gomes says: 
CIV: Commander, do you have all you need to begin?

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::notices some doors and tries to open them::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Contacts the ship again:: *Matthews*: Pandora to Matthews. I need you to run a few more scans.. First, a scan of the entire planet..

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::while approaching the doors he notices various symbols on them, but also finds out the doors are locked::

Ashan says: 
:: Shakes her head as the federation officer continues to ignore what is around him and eat lots of food.  With a sigh, she steps forward and tugs on the leg of his pants.  This time, she steps back quickly.::

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
Self: This surveillance thing is great, coffee, pie...

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@Self: Ok, now I've got light, but I'm locked inside. Let's see if I can try to deduce the meaning of the symbols.

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
::Looks down at Ashan and smiles at her instead of kicking her, this time::

Trenton says:
:: Returns with the requested information and hands it to Maor::

CO Capt Gomes says: 
King: King Kalalalahan, you gave us a most welcoming reception, it was too bad all of this happened while we were here. If our officer is safely returned and if we learn the fate of the missing items I am sure your planet's chances of joining the Federation will be increased

King Kalalalahan says: 
@ Scenery: The counselor finds himself in a large room that appears to be carved from the earth.  There are varieties of doors, each with a symbol on it.  Each door is locked.  The room appears to have been abandoned as dust lies across the floor, the only footprints, those of the counselor.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@Self: Dusty...

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CO: I was hoping to get Trenton's information before I go out to find the doctor. ::Pauses, looking around:: But he seems to be taking his time. ::Stops in mid sentence:: Trenton: Thank you. ::Turns back to the Captain's direction:: CO: At your leave, Captain. ::Nods and moves to leave the room, only pausing a second before leaving the room:: Will you, ::Trying to convey something without so many words:: alright on your own here, Captain? ::Studies the room occupants::

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
::Leans down and offers the girl a bit of cake::

Matthews says:
# *OPS*: Yes sir.. ::Runs more scans::

CO Capt Gomes says: 
CIV: I am fine Commander. Good Luck

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::takes a close look at the symbols and tries to find a match with other symbols::

King Kalalalahan says: 
:: Frowns::  CO: You are informing me, that such a minor incident that I and others have had no control over, will not only affect our relationship with the federation, but also will be held against our decision to join the Federation?

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Nods and leaves the room:: *CMO*: Maor to Atredies.

CO Capt Gomes says: 
King: You have to understand that the disappearance of a Starfleet officer is by no means minor. The disappearance of the items is not as important but we need to provide our superiors with clear answers. So all we have to do is show the Federation that indeed none of this situation is supported by the majority of your people

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
*CIV*: Yeeees? How might I be off assistance?

CO Capt Gomes says: 
King: Do you have any further suggestions on how to accomplish this?

Ashan says: 
:: Shakes her head::  CMO: No... I need you... I need... :: frowns.::

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
Ashan: What do you need?

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@Self: I like puzzles, would this be one?

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
*CMO*: You can start by meeting me at our extraction point. And Doctor? ::Waits for his reply::

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
*CIV*: Yes m'lud?

Matthews says:
# ::Looks at the preliminary results:: *OPS*: Still nothing on sensors.. Oh, wait.. I'm picking up a faint Ullian life sign, deep underground..

Ashan says: 
CMO: You must help me help the others when the time comes... if they cannot stop it... you must... :: stops as she feels a hard hand on her shoulder and looks up into the eyes of a Red::

Grallin says:
CMO: If you will excuse us... :: Takes the child away without further words.::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Frowns at the information:: *Matthews*: Understood. Pandora out... ::Walks off towards a quieter area of the party hall::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
*CO*: Pandora to Gomes.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::frowns:: Self: Hm, tough puzzle.

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
Grallin: Hmm? She's no trouble really, quite adorable that one.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
*CMO*: I need you there five minutes ago. ::Closes the channel and begins making his way towards the extraction point::

CO Capt Gomes says: 
*OPS*: Gomes here. any news?

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
*CO*: We have possibly found him.. We have picked up a faint Ullian life sign, deep below the surface on this planet...

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
::Decides to follow the pair::

CO Capt Gomes says: 
*OPS*: That is great news Lieutenant. Send the coordinates to Maor. He is coordinating the search parties

King Kalalalahan says: 
:: After a moment of making contacts, turns back to the captain::  CO: You have the Hubrites permission, but as usual, the Gheants are not responding.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::after completed a walk around the walls he finds something remarkable::

CO Capt Gomes says: 
::smiles:: King: That is a very good start, we will do this step by step

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
::Watches them disappear in a sea of red, shrugs and goes to find the angry Moar guy::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@Self: I've seen those colors before. Let's see, those walls are blue, red, violet and green, just like those little creatures.

King Kalalalahan says: 
@ Scenery: The room has six doors.  Two on the long side with two across from them on the other side.  At each end, there is a single door.

ACTION: The doctor watches a man from the red clan lead the terrified child away, losing sight of them in the crowd.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
*CO*: Yes ma'am. ::Turns around a little to take a look at the hall's occupants:: *Matthews*: Pandora to Matthews. Send the coordinates to commander Maor.. And try to get a transporter lock.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@Self: Remarkable, those opposing single doors, both having every single of the four colors. ::walks over to one of those doors::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::knocks on the door::

King Kalalalahan says: 
CO: Captain... back to the relics... you have pictures of them to show me?

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
::Creeps on Maor and thinks about tapping him on the shoulder, but decides against it::

Matthews says:
# *OPS*: We can't get a lock.. I tried, but we couldn't narrow it down sufficiently.. I'll pass the information on to the commander... ::Closes the one channel and opens another *CIV*: Matthews to Maor.

CO Capt Gomes says: 
::nods and picks up the PADD Maor had, which now shows pictures of the stolen items, downloaded from the ship:: King: Here they are, its not complete, some of the items we just have a general description because the actual item was not registered

King Kalalalahan says: 
:: Taking the padd, he carefully looks over them, going very still.::

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Waits impatiently to the Doctor's arrival:: *Matthews*: Maor here, go ahead. ::Watches the entrance with annoyance:: Self: I'm going to personally kill that useless.. ::Allows his voice to trail off::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::suddenly he senses something. He noticed that, since there are no other thoughts floating around. He senses incompleteness::

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
::Coughs loudly::

CO Capt Gomes says: 
::tilts her head, looking at the King's face, it’s like he lost all blood:: King: Is something wrong?

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::walks over to another door and feels just the same::

Matthews says:
# *CIV*: I'm sending you the coordinates for what we believe to be Gnav's location.. We can't get a transporter lock though... ::Transmits the coordinates::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@Self: Uhoh.

King Kalalalahan says: 
:: Clears his throat as he looks up at the captain::  CO: Where did you say these artefacts come from?

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
::Yelps in surprise and turns around in pure instinct, his hand already curled to a fist position as his it flew and contacted against whatever surprised him from behind him::

CO Capt Gomes says: 
King: Various planets. They are personal items, belonging to my crew ::looks at him questioningly::

King Kalalalahan says: 
@Scenery: The single doors opposite each other are very different.  One is pitch black and seems to repel anything that comes near it.  There is no dust anywhere around it.  The other door swirls with colors, beaconing.

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
::Gets knocked back by the commander's punch as he didn't expect to be hit::

King Kalalalahan says: 
:: Relaxes a small bit::  CO: Just various planets... would it be possible to get some information for me on each of the items?

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@::looks around in wonders:: Self: One pitch black, that doesn't look good and one very colorful, is that good?

CO Capt Gomes says: 
King: I'll request that information. Are you looking for any specific pattern?

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
CMO: For god's sake, Doctor! ::Moves towards the Doctors’ fallen body:: One of these days you're going to get yourself killed with your antics. ::Taps his badge:: *Matthews*: Understood. Where is the closest spot to the CNS we can transport to?

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
@Self: How I want to open those doors, I don't think it'll be a good thing to do. But then again, I'm a Starfleet officer, exploring the unexplored.

King Kalalalahan says: 
:: Looks the women over careful, his expression very grave::  CO: Origin captain.  I need to know their origins.  :: holds the padd up, showing the picture of the dagger::  Especially of this one.

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
::Pulls his handkerchief out of his pocket and scowls at the CIV:: CIV: Maybe.

CO Capt Gomes says: 
::nods and requests that information from the ship::

ACTION: Maor is informed that there is no close area to beam... that the area between the palace and the location of the counselor is solid ground.

CIV Cmdr Maor says: 
*Matthews*: Understood. ::Offers the CMO his hand:: CMO: Looks like we're going to a rescue mission, Doctor.

CMO Lt Atreides says: 
CIV: Rescue whom? ::gets up::

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

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito is Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Tim Schols is Lieutenant Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations 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 King Kalalalahan, Trenton, Ashan and Grallin.
Tim Schols is Matthews.

Stardate: 10804.06
Arc Title: Not so little things
Part: Sixth
Mission Number: 515
Ship Manager: Karriaunna Scotti
Arc Creator: Karriaunna Scotti

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