Characters                                          Played by

SM:      Bafii			          Brain Fredrickson
CO:      Captain Mathew Loran          Paul
XO:      Cmdr. James McDuggle        Rich
CSO:    Lt. Cmdr. Taliza Cal               Eric
CTO:    Lt. Ryan Williams                   Ryan
CMO:   Ensign Joanna Madson         Theresa
FCO:    Lt. JG Patton Chottu               Martjin
 CEO:    Lt. JG Keyser Syren		Noel

                      NPCs

NPC_Miranda                                        Pam
NPC_Salina                                            Sheri
NPC_Mukalatha                                     John

Host Bafii says:
Prologue: _The Arondight senior staff is deep underwater in the Northern Pacifican Ocean with their flippered visitors.

Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

NPC-Salina says:
:: Doing somersaults in the water ::

NPC_Miranda says:
::moves around the XO hoping that he likes the gift she gave him::

CO_Loran says:
FCO:  Lt, we need you to get back up with the group, we have a situation and I don't want everybody separated.

NPC_Mukalatha says:
::swims around the CMO::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Swims near the CEO and holds out her necklace for him to take ::

FCO_Chottu says:
CO: Well sir, you have my fullest cooperation, but.. ::looks around::

XO_McDuggle says:
::looks at the pearl that the mermaid has given him and smiles at her::

CSO_Taliza says:
::swims around near Salina, Mukalatha, CMO, CTO and the ever-frightened CEO::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The fourth merperson found interest in a passing dolphin and swam off

CTO_Williams says:
::Resheaths his knife into an arm slot, and floats nearby the CEO::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Muka: Offering the gift...does that have any meaning other than being friendly? ~~~

CEO_Syren says:
:: clutching at his chest feeling too much pain to react to the mermaid's advance::

NPC-Salina says:
::  Looks at the CEO still holding out her necklace to him ::

NPC_Miranda says:
:: takes the XO's hand and points to a small school of fish and beckons him to come and see:
:
NPC_Mukalatha says:
::examines the CMO's breathing unit::

XO_McDuggle says:
::Takes the mermaids hand and motion her to lead on::

CTO_Williams says:
::Shoots out a stream of bubbles from his mouth in a dramatic pose::

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Any orders Captain?

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: Doc, could you ask him if his people have a colony nearby?

CEO_Syren says:
CTO/CSO: I can't...breath...I need to :: panting and gasping::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Looks quizzically at the CEO and wonders why he doesn't like her ::

NPC_Miranda says:
::swims quickly to the fish and grabs one::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Senses the CEO's distress and moves away from him ::

CO_Loran says:
CTO:  We need to get everybody together.  I don't want to get people left behind and not know what is going on, that includes Lt. Chottu and anybody that wants to go off with one of these merfolk.

NPC_Miranda says:
::smiles and motions to the XO to do the same::

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Take it easy!  Just stay still for a while and breathe normally.

FCO_Chottu says:
::swims further up, to the surface, looking around::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Muka:  One of my people wants to know if you have a colony near here? ~~~

XO_McDuggle says:
:: chuckles and tries to catch one of the fish::

CTO_Williams says:
ALL: Okay team, you heard him.  Everyone in one group now! ::Try to assemble everyone closer::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Follows the FCO up to the surface, breaking the surface next to him ::

NPC_Miranda says:
::finds a nearby rock and sits, munching on her fish and watching the XO::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~CMO :We a peaceful people and want to show you our Kingdom.~~~
CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Doctor, if you are talking to them, tell them that it seems that one of our people is having a hard time, he is afraid of water.  See if they will follow us to the surface and we can try to get to the boat and talk from there.

NPC-Salina says:
:: Smiles at the FCO then dives back under, tugging at his leg ::

CTO_Williams says:
::Follows the FCO, and tries to bring him back down:: FCO: We have to move back down.

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~CMO:A gift is a sign of peace.~~~

CEO_Syren says:
CSO: It hurts...::strains to breathe::

CSO_Taliza says:
::looks up at the surface and sees FCO and Salina play::

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  One of them says they would like to show us their kingdom.  The female was trying to give Keyser a peace offering.

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: OK, I'll help you to the surface.  Remember, we must go up slowly or else we'll suffer the bends.

XO_McDuggle says:
::unable to catch a fish and swims back to the mermaid and motions her to come to the surface with him::

FCO_Chottu says:
::looks at the lady next to him, trying to pull him down:: CO: Eh, Captain... do we have new friends?
NPC-Salina says:
:: Breaks the surface of the water next to the FCO and smiles at him again. ::

NPC_Miranda says:
:;tilts her head at the XO trying to figure out what he wants::

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  It seems that Lt. Syren is in no condition, currently, to do anything.  He needs to get back to the surface and back on the boat.  I don't think he will survive going to their kingdom in his current condition.

CO_Loran says:
FCO:  Yes, it seems we do.

CEO_Syren says:
::slowly paddles to the surface, too weak to do it on his own:: CSO: I'm...not gonna...make it

NPC-Salina says:
:: Holds out her necklace to the FCO ::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Salina:  Do you think you could help us? My captain would like to find out more about you?~~~  ::starts to swim nearer the mermaid, but watches the merman too::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The FCO begins to suffer from severe cramps

CSO_Taliza says:
::helps CEO with a boost:: CEO: I'm right here.  Just take it easy.  CMO: Doc, could you ask your friend to have one of his friends help me get Keyser up top?

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ CMO: What needs this Captain? ~~~

XO_McDuggle says:
::starts rising toward the surface slowly ,waiting to se if the mermaid will follow::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~Salina: Help them out. ~~~~

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Could a few of our group go with them?  I am an experienced swimmer.  Grew up on my father's fishing fleet.

FCO_Chottu says:
::tilts his head, then suddenly grabs his side::

CTO_Williams says:
::Begins to pull the FCO, bringing him back to the main group::

NPC_Miranda says:
::grabs onto the XO's flipper and lets him pull her upwards::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
::swims to the FCO and grabs him::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, I'll come along as soon as I get Keyser to the boat.

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ Mukalatha: The one is afraid of me. He makes me sad  ~~~    :: Sees the FCO grab his side and swims over to him holding him gently ::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Salina:  He wants to know more about you.  The merman~~~ ::points to the male::  ~~~told me you came through a hole in your sky~~~

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ CMO: Yes, yes...the hole in our sky.  We swam through that to find you ~~~

CEO_Syren says:
::kicks softly not making much progress in his quest:: Self: I never thought it would end like this

XO_McDuggle says:
::sees that the mermaid is letting him take her to the surface and continues his slow assent.::

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  I want to get Lt. Syren back to the ship first, then, those that wish, can travel with them to their kingdom, but, I only want volunteers.

CTO_Williams says:
CO: I’m ready sir for whatever position you need me to take. ::Keeps a tight grip on the FCO::

FCO_Chottu says:
::just curls up unable to move much::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
::brings the FCO to the Doctor::

CSO_Taliza says:
::pulls CEO up toward the surface:: CEO: Don't worry, Keyser.  We have about another 25 meters to the surface.

NPC-Salina says:
:: Holds the FCO gently so as not to frighten him but to insure that his head stays above the surface of the water ::

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Get Chottu to swim back down...immediately!!

NPC_Miranda says:
::lets go of the XO's flipper and swims up past him, circling him and waggling her tail in his face playfully::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Muka:  Can you take the cat-man down a little farther?  Until he doesn't hurt? ~~~

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Sir I have seem to caught the fancy of one of them so I will be happy to go to their home.

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~CMO: Your Friend is refusing to swim right. ::points to the FCO::~~~

CEO_Syren says:
::allows himself to be dragged up to the surface gasping all the way::

CSO_Taliza says:
::carries CEO to the surface, breaking through::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Muka:  He doesn't know how.  I don't think his kind swims often.  But he needs to do down or he will keep hurting.~~~

NPC-Salina says:
:: Sees Mukalatha take the FCO from her and so she just sadly sinks under the surface...wondering if any of these strange creatures like her... ::

FCO_Chottu says:
::just stays still, seeming to get dragged around and torn apart by pain::

CTO_Williams says:
::Go's up and grabs the FCO again:: FCO: We must go back down now!

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Salina:  Yes, we do like you.  Our captain says some of us can go with you to see your kingdom if you like.~~~

CEO_Syren says:
::rips the breathing apparatus off and gasps in some outside air:: CSO: I didn't think we'd make it 

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: As various crewmembers reach the surface they see that the boat is nowhere in sight.

NPC_Mukalatha says:
::wonders why the CTO is grabbing the FCO::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Goes back to the CEO and CSO and helps the CSO with the CEO ::

CSO_Taliza says:
::takes off mouthpiece:: CEO: You OK?

NPC_Miranda says:
::continues to playfully tease the XO as they move up to the surface::

CSO_Taliza says:
Salina: Thanks for the help.  Can you help me take him there?  ::points to the boat::

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ CMO: Then you can go with the others. I do not think I am liked by your kind.  I go to find other friends if I am not liked ::

CEO_Syren says:
CSO: Can you have a heart attack and stay conscious?

XO_McDuggle says:
::slowly breaks the surface and takes his mask off and looks for the boat::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~Salina: Stay with Me.~~~

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Salina:  I like you.  I think others like you.  One is just in pain and one is afraid to swim.  He panicked.~~~

NPC-Salina says:
:: Nods at the CSO and swims under the CEO, holding him gently as her powerful tail sends them towards the boat ::

NPC_Miranda says:
::pushes through to the surface and does a flip splashing the XO::

FCO_Chottu says:
::his eyes, shut by pain slowly open allowing him to see Mukalatha:: Self: The other one looked nicer..

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The merfolk are uncomfortable near the surface and can't stay there too long.

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ CMO: Yes I help the one who doesn’t like me. ~~~~~

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO/Salina: Wait, it's too far.

NPC_Miranda says:
::tugs on the XO's arm pulling him back under the water::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Salina:  Good.  He needs help.~~~

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~CMO: Tell your people who are going to hurry and follow me to our kingdom through the hole in the sky.~~~

CEO_Syren says:
CSO: No it isn't! I'll find it

CO_Loran says:
All:  Ok, I need someone to stay with our engineer, since he seems to not be able to concentrate in the water.

NPC-Salina says:
:: Looks back at the CSO and gives him a piece of kelp to hold onto ::

XO_McDuggle says:
::grabs his mask before he gets pulled under::

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Then you'll have to do it alone.  I have to get back to the rest of the crew.  ::puts his mouthpiece back in and dives::

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Captain, one of the merman wants us to come with them...right now.

CEO_Syren says:
CSO: fine by me ::pulls out of his grips::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Looks at the CSO then continues to swim towards the boat with the CEO in her arms ::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Muka:  I have told our leader what you said.  We are almost ready to go.~~~

CSO_Taliza says:
::descends back to the crew and the merfolk::

CTO_Williams says:
::Stays with and follows the FCO:: CO: I'm with the FCO.

NPC_Miranda says:
::wraps her tail around the XO happily::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Is nervous about being near the surface but understands the CEO needs to go to the boat ::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I'm heading back to your position sir.  One of the mermaids is helping Keyser back to the boat.

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~CMO: Ok Signal me when you are ready.~~~

CO_Loran says:
::looks at his gauges::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Looks at the CEO since she cannot see the boat anywhere near them ::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Muka:  Will it be okay to hold onto your tail?  It will be faster for us.~~~

CEO_Syren says:
::sees no ship and glares at the mermaid:: Salina: It's your fault we lost the boat

XO_McDuggle says:
::runs his hand along the mermaids side as she glides around him::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~CMO: Yes but hold on.~~~

NPC-Salina says:
:: Takes her necklace off and places it around the neck of the CEO.  Looks at him funny not understanding the strange sounds coming from his mouth ::

CMO_Madson says:
CEO:  Keyser, it's all right, really.  The merpeople are trying to help.  Just relax.

CEO_Syren says:
Salina: You're a bad fish ::doubts if she understands anyway::

CEO_Syren says:
CMO: They helped us get lost

CSO_Taliza says:
::arrives where the CO is:: CO: I'm ready to explore Atlantis.

CO_Loran says:
All:  Ok, people, those that are going, lets go.

NPC-Salina says:
:: Looks very sad at the CEO for she is only trying to help him...a tear is seen in her eyes ::

NPC_Miranda says:
::smiles at McDuggle as his hands caress her sides, then lead him down towards the bottom 
again::

CMO_Madson says:
CEO:  No they didn't.  Quit being so grouchy.  You're hurting the mermaid's feelings.

CTO_Williams says:
::Follows the FCO::

CEO_Syren says:
CMO: Now what I going to do, go back down there? I could drown

XO_McDuggle says:
::follows the mermaids back down along with everyone else::

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ CMO: I can let him go and he will die...I cannot do this. That is not the way of my people. How do I make him understand I am friend? ~~~

CMO_Madson says:
::swims over to Mukalatha and holds onto his tail::  ~~~Muka: I think we might all be coming.~~~

CEO_Syren says:
::sees the tears in Salina's eyes:: CMO: Is she crying Joanna?

CMO_Madson says:
CEO:  Yes, she is.  I told her your antics are making her upset. She likes you.

CMO_Madson says:
CEO:  Just hang onto her tail.  She won't hurt you.

NPC-Salina says:
:: Looks at the CEO and then suddenly places her lips to his in a gentle kiss ::

CEO_Syren says:
:;feels a little guilty:: CMO: Like you would know ::holds onto her tail anyway:: CMO/Salina: If I die I’ll come back for you two

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Salina:  I'm trying to explain.~~~  ::smiles:: ~~~I think that might help him understand...yes~~~

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: As the mermaid kisses the engineer he feels a warmth flow through him.  Two things happen.  One he can now speak with Salina telepathically.  Two he doesn't seem to be afraid anymore.

NPC_Miranda says:
::stops suddenly and hides behind the XO::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Takes her lips from the CEO and smiles at him, blinking ::

CEO_Syren says:
::rubs at his lips:: Salina: What the hell was that? are you sick?

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Captain, are we ready?  I can tell them if we are.

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Are we all here?  If so, then, we can go.

XO_McDuggle says:
::looks around to see what the mermaid might be afraid of::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Lets go of the CEO and dives back under the waves ::

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Come on, slow poke!

CTO_Williams says:
ALL: What is going on??  ::Sinks to the ground, and settles his feet down::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: A small group of sharks pass a few meters away from the group

NPC-Salina says:
:: Swims quickly down flipping her tail hard as she swims further down ::

NPC_Miranda says:
::tries to pull McDuggle in the other direction::

CMO_Madson says:
::looks around:: CO:  Yes, I think so.

CEO_Syren says:
::follows Salina back down fighting a smile:: ~~~Salina: Maybe you're not so bad after all~~~

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~CMO: Tell them to grab on and hold on tight especially you my Beautiful Two tailed friend.~~~

XO_McDuggle says:
::sees the sharks and lets the mermaid pull him away from them ::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Muka:  Can you tell your other merfolk that we are ready to go?~~~

NPC-Salina says:
:: Surprised at the CEO ::   ~~~ CEO: You have sadden me.  Go away ~~~

CTO_Williams says:
::Pulls his knife out:: Self: Sharks....

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~CMO:YES~~~

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The sharks seem to pay no notice to the divers.

NPC-Salina says:
:: Sees the sharks and begins to make a screeching noise ::

NPC_Miranda says:
::is clearly terrified of the sharks and swims faster now::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Suddenly one of the sharks turns around.

CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: Don't do anything rash.  They are like Borg, they only pay attention when you're threatening.

CMO_Madson says:
::is glad Ryan can't 'hear' any of this. Holds tighter onto the merman's tail::  CO:  Captain, they are ready.  ~~~ Muka: Then go ahead and the rest will follow.~~~

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The shark starts to head directly for the CSO.

CEO_Syren says:
::shocked that she replied:: ~~~Salina: I had a feeling something happened back there. Do you usually kiss those you want to go away?~~~

NPC-Salina says:
:: Takes a sharp shell from somewhere and holds it tightly in her hand ::

CSO_Taliza says:
::sees the shark head toward him, puts his harpoon to the ready::

CSO_Taliza says:
All: Shark heading my way!

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Then have him lead on and we will try to follow.

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ CEO: You have been unkind towards me, and I only want to be your friend.  Go away!  You have saddened me ~~~

NPC_Mukalatha says:
::starts to move::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The shark increases its speed, mouth opening and long nasty teeth visible.
CTO_Williams says:
CSO: Oh... wouldn't dream of it.  But if they think of anything, they will feel threatened awfully 
quick.

XO_McDuggle says:
::sees the shark heading for the CSO and pulls his knife and heads his direction::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Swims quickly toward the CSO placing herself between the CSO and the shark ::

NPC_Miranda says:
::moves back to the XO and points to the shark headed towards the CSO::

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Yes, I told him.  The sharks are pretty thick in here anyway.  Just stay faced to them.

CSO_Taliza says:
::about ready to pull the trigger, but sees Salina in his way of the shot::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Begins to make a screeching noise again towards the sharp, the shell at the ready in her 
hands ::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~Salina: Get over here now.~~~

CSO_Taliza says:
::plugs ears::

CTO_Williams says:
::Moves to the CSO, knife in hand::

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ Mak/Miranda: Help!  I need help to save him ! ~~~

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The shark continues on, knocking the mermaid out of the way as it continues towards the CSO.  Salina is stunned and starts to slip deeper.

CEO_Syren says:
~~~Salina: Hey hold up! Maybe you shouldn't pick a fight with the shark.~~~ 

CSO_Taliza says:
::fires the harpoon at the shark::

CTO_Williams says:
Sharks:: Better move of.... You guys will make a good trophy in my trophy room.

NPC-Salina says:
:: Drifts downward stunned ::

CMO_Madson says:
::Holds onto the merman's tail and keeps an eye on the sharks::  ~~~Muka:  Can you out swim the mean fish?~~~

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The CSO misses.
XO_McDuggle says:
::show that he sees the shark and continue towards the CSO::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
::swims toward Salina and grabs her::

CEO_Syren says:
~~~Salina: NO!~~~ ::dives after Salina forgetting about the shark::

NPC_Miranda says:
::begins to swim to Salina and manages to grab her arm and stop her from sinking deeper::

CSO_Taliza says:
::tries to dart out of the way of the shark::

CTO_Williams says:
::Tries to grab the fin of on of the sharks, and stabs with his trusty knife::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: As the shark approaches, it is easily 10 times the size of any of the divers.

NPC_Mukalatha says:
::swims past the shark with a very high speed with Salina in his arms::

CSO_Taliza says:
Self: Just what I need, to be part of Jaws XC.

CTO_Williams says:
Self: Grrr!!!

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The knife sticks in the shark's hide but does no damage.  The CTO is thrown off into the water.

CSO_Taliza says:
::frantically swims away from the shark::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: As the CSO evades the shark, the bag he was carrying slips off his shoulder and the shark snatches it up.

NPC_Miranda says:
::looks behind her to see where the shark is now::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Comes to her senses and begins to wiggle from Mukalatha's arms ::   ~~~ Muk: Thank you, Mukalatha ~~~

CEO_Syren says:
~~~Muka: Is she all right!?!?~~~ ::watches the large shark cautiously::

FCO_Chottu says:
::stretches slowly, starting to feel better, looking around, trying to find what's going on::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~Miranda: Grab all the people and pull them toward home!~~~

CSO_Taliza says:
Shark: Hey!  That was my dinner!

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The shark continues on course and quickly leaves the divers alone.

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ Mukalatha: Let go of me, Muk. I'm okay ~~~

XO_McDuggle says:
::sees the shark snatch the bag:: CSO: Well Cmdr. there goes you trophy.

CTO_Williams says:
::Twirls in the air, and grunts.  He tries to swim after the shark and tries to get his knife back::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
::lets go of Salina::

CMO_Madson says:
::watches as the shark is distracted and leaves::  ~~~Muka:  Yes, please take us all to your home, now.~~~

NPC_Miranda says:
~~~Muka: I will try Muka.~~~

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~CMO: Tell them to grab on Now.~~~

CO_Loran says:
All:  Ok, if everybody is finished playing with that shark, lets go.

NPC-Salina says:
:: Swims slowly towards the rest of the group ::

CEO_Syren says:
:;swims closer to Salina:: ~~~Salina: Please tell me you're okay~~~ 

NPC_Miranda says:
::swims back to the XO and takes his hand again pulling him to her::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
::starts swimming toward his home diving deeper toward the hole in his sky::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Looks at the CEO ::   ~~~ CEO: I am fine.  Please leave me ~~~

CTO_Williams says:
:: Can't keep up with the shark.  He feels a deep regret.  That knife was a long time antique::  Self: Gr.... I will hunt that shark down if it's the last think I do.

CMO_Madson says:
All:  Everyone grab a merperson.  They will take us to their home.

XO_McDuggle says:
::puts his knife away and lets the mermaid lead him away again::

CSO_Taliza says:
::swims over to CEO and Salina:: CEO/Salina: Mind if I go to Atlantis with you two?

CEO_Syren says:
CSO: If she ever forgives me

NPC-Salina says:
:: Nods at the CSO and extends her hand to him ::

CSO_Taliza says:
Salina: He's sorry.

CO_Loran says:
::grabs onto one and lets them take us to their kingdom. ::

CTO_Williams says:
::Swims back to the group, and tries to find a single merperson:: Self: Great.

CSO_Taliza says:
::grabs Salina's hand::

NPC_Miranda says:
::looks to see who else wishes to join them::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~Salina: He didn't understand you give him a chance.~~~

NPC-Salina says:
:: Looks over to the CEO and reluctantly extends her hand to the CEO ::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Muka/Salina:  We can go now.~~~

CEO_Syren says:
~~~Salina: I'm sorry, I was just afraid. I'm usually not so...unkind, you have to forgive me~~~ ::takes her hand::

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ Muka: I don't care. He saddens me. He has much to make up for ~~~

CTO_Williams says:
~~~CMO: Can you see if any of these Merfolk can get my knife back?  If so, I might be able to change my opinion of them~~~

CSO_Taliza says:
Salina: You have to understand, kiddo, that he was afraid of the water.

NPC-Salina says:
:: Swims with the  CEO on one side and the CSO on the other ::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Once all the divers grab onto one merfolk or another, the take off, the merfolk being extremely strong and fast in the water.  10 minute later they find themselves nearing a fissure in the ocean floor.

XO_McDuggle says:
::taps on the mermaid shoulder and points to the CTO::
CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Did this girl do something to you up top?

NPC-Salina says:
:: Sees the fissure that leads to her home.  Releasing the CSO and CEO points at the fissure ::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~Salina: Treat him as a guest then but give him a chance to make up for his mistakes.~~~

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Muka:  You live down there?~~~  ::is a little worried about going deeper, down into the crevasse::

CSO_Taliza says:
Salina: Your colony is under the ocean floor?

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ Muka: I will, Muka. I know that is the way of our people. ~~~

CEO_Syren says:
CSO: um...no, not really ::swims down into the fissure::

NPC_Miranda says:
::circles the fissure on the ocean floor and tries to entice the XO and CTO through the opening::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
::Swims toward  the fissure with his passengers::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Smiles a the CSO ::

CO_Loran says:
::looks at the fissure::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~CMO: Yes~~~

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Have them lead on.

NPC-Salina says:
:: Extends her hand to the CSO as the CEO swims ahead ::

XO_McDuggle says:
::follows the mermaid in to the fissure::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
::goes into the fissure::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: As the group swims through the fissure, it is like entering a tunnel.  After a few meters there is a glowing light that can be seen on the other end.

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Keyser, you lie poorly.  ::swims at the fissure:: Salina: What did you do to him?  Whatever it is, and if it doesn't involve too much, how about doing it to me?
CMO_Madson says:
~~~Muka/Salina:  My captain says to go onto your home.  We want to see It.~~~

NPC-Salina says:
:: Swims strongly with the CSO passing the CEO and taking his hand.  She guides them through the fissure ::

CTO_Williams says:
::Sighs:: Self: Here goes nothing.  ::The CTO swims through the fissure::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~CMO: We are going.~~~

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ CMO: We go ~~~   :: Smiles at the CSO ::

NPC_Miranda says:
::pushes the CTO and XO along the tunnel, trying to hurry them up::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
::swims throw the tunnel::

CSO_Taliza says:
Self: Remember, Cal, you're an engaging man.

CEO_Syren says:
::scolding himself as he swims into your basic everyday hole in the ground:: CSO: I'm not lying, sometimes there's no big mystery Cmdr. 

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Muka:  How many of you live here?~~~

XO_McDuggle says:
::wonder why the mermaid is in so much of a hurry::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Swims with strong flips of her tail ::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: On the other side of the fissure is the home of these merfolks.  There are buildings that seem to almost have grown from the ocean floor below.  They glow softly, emitting the light that fills the cavern and feeds the kelps and grasses that grow on the buildings.

NPC-Salina says:
:: Holds her charges in her hands with strong, but gentle grips ::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~CMO: Millions.~~~

NPC-Salina says:
:: Smiles and lets a high pitched screech loose ::

NPC_Miranda says:
::smiles as her home comes into view::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: All around are other merfolks going about their daily lives, they stop to look at the newcomers but there is no fear as would be expected, just curiosity.

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ Muka/Mirands: We are home ~~~

XO_McDuggle says:
::sees the city and admires it::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Muka: It is beautiful. ~~~  ::is fascinated by the design of the homes and the light from them::

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ CMO: We are home! ~~~

NPC_Miranda says:
::joins Salina in the screech::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
::screeches::

CTO_Williams says:
Self: Whew.... who knew.

NPC-Salina says:
:: Swims faster towards the building and the lights ::

CEO_Syren says:
~~~Salina: Wow, this is beautiful. Does your city have name?~~~

NPC_Miranda says:
::moves to the CTO and brushes his face with her hair::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Salina:  This is unbelievable! I grew up on the ocean, but have never seen anything this wonderful!~~~

CTO_Williams says:
::Drifts along, following the group.  He is still quite depressed, but follows as best as he can::

CSO_Taliza says:
Self: Wow!  This must be like that Ancient Earth legendary continent of Atlantis.

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~Salina/Miranda: Take them to where they can Rest.~~~~

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ CEO: I don't think I can say it so that you understand. ~~~

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Do they know how long they have been here?

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ CMO: Thank you...this is home!  This is where we live ~~~

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  I'll ask.

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ Muka: Yes, Mulalatha. ~~~

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Muka:  How long have you lived here?~~~

CTO_Williams says:
Miranda: Do you think you could do me a favor?  ::Sighs and tries to communicate his need to the Mermaid::

CSO_Taliza says:
::wonders how long they can be here before we have to leave to get to the surface before the tanks run out of oxygen::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~CMO: Forever as long as we can remember.~~~

CMO_Madson says:
::everywhere she looks there are merfolk and homes::  ~~~Salina: I love it! ~~~

NPC-Salina says:
:: Looks at the CSO and CEO and smiles as she swims to a place where they can rest ::

NPC_Miranda says:
::beckons to the CTO and XO to follow her along a narrow winding passage wondering what the CTO is asking of her::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Smiles as she hears the CMO ::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Many other merfolks swim to meet the newcomers, interacting with them playfully.  

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Captain, they say they have been here forever...so at least several generations.  Isn't it beautiful?

FCO_Chottu says:
::lies down on the ocean floor and just relaxes for a few seconds trying to gather what in the world is going on.. and where he actually is::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Screeches happily as the other merfolk join them ::

NPC_Mukalatha says:
::Arrives at a home:: ~~~CMO: Tell your friends you can rest here.~~~

CEO_Syren says:
::look around in wonder:: Self: I wish I had a camera

CTO_Williams says:
::Follows the Mermaid quietly::

XO_McDuggle says:
:: follows the mermaid ::

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Do they have a leader?

CSO_Taliza says:
::glides w/ Salina::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Muka:  I have told our captain all you have said.  We like your home very much.~~~  ::smiles at some of the nearby merfolk::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: All the merfolk begin screeching and when combined it becomes a delicate and haunting melody that all can hear.  

NPC_Miranda says:
::stops in front of a small white coral house and ushers the two inside::

CO_Loran says:
::smiles and nods to all the merfolk that he passes, or that really pass him::

CSO_Taliza says:
::looks at his air supply gauge::

XO_McDuggle says:
::goes in side while listening to the melody::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Shows the CEO and CSO the same house where Miranda dropped off her guest ::

CMO_Madson says:
::lets go of the merman's tail to swim around, looking.  Listens to the mer-song::  ~~~Muka:  Is the singing a language?~~~

NPC-Salina says:
:: Happily singing with the other merfolk ::

FCO_Chottu says:
::closes his eyes and moves around his head his sensitive ears slightly hurting::

CSO_Taliza says:
::arrives at the house w/ other crew::

CTO_Williams says:
:: Enters the House:: XO: Why us?

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~CMO: Come into my home. ~~~::Gestures::

NPC-Salina says:
:: Before the CSO enters the house...holds his hand a moment... ::

NPC_Miranda says:
::smiles at McDuggle and Williams and escorts them to a suite of two small connecting rooms::

XO_McDuggle says:
CTO: Because we were in the right place at the right time.

CSO_Taliza says:
Salina: What is it?

NPC-Salina says:
:: Looks into his eyes, then gently touches her lips to his ::

CEO_Syren says:
::reluctantly enters the house with the others:: ~~~Salina: I want to explore, don't leave me here~~~

CMO_Madson says:
::smiles at the merman and nods, swimming after him::

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ CEO: I will not be far ~~~

NPC-Salina says:
~~~ CSO: This is what I did to him ~~~    :: Takes her lips from the CSO ::

NPC_Miranda says:
::wishes they could understand her now more than ever::

CTO_Williams says:
XO: Maybe, I guess.

XO_McDuggle says:
::moves in to the room smiling back at the mermaid::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The CSO feels nothing out of the ordinary except a wonderful kiss.

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Muka:  I think all of our people like your home.  I've never seen anything like this.~~~

CEO_Syren says:
::pouts as she kisses the CSO:: ~~~ Salina: fine I’ll wait ~~~

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~CMO: Thank you~~~

NPC-Salina says:
:: Takes another necklace from around her neck and gives it to the CSO ::

CTO_Williams says:
~~~~CMO: What’s going on??~~~~

CSO_Taliza says:
::quickly replaces his mouthpiece:: Salina: What was that for?

FCO_Chottu says:
::just gets up and starts swimming around:: Self: I best not be left behind again..

NPC_Miranda says:
::offers the pair a platter of fresh shrimp and lobster::
CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Was that what she did to you?

NPC-Salina says:
:: Smiles ::   ~~~ CSO: I sensed you had a question about what I did to the CEO. That is what I did. ~~~~

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~ALL Merpeople :Kiss the strangers so they can understand us.~~~

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Do they have a leader?

CMO_Madson says:
~~~CTO:  They are showing us around.  Don't you love this?~~~

CEO_Syren says:
CSO: They're just a happy set, I’m sure it meant nothing ::mumbles something to himself as he swims away::

CTO_Williams says:
~~~CMO: Kind of...~~~

XO_McDuggle says:
:: takes the platter and smiles ::

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: But did she do that to you?  Can you understand her?

XO_McDuggle says:
CTO: I believe we have something to eat.

CMO_Madson says:
~~~Muka:  My captain wants to know if you have a leader?~~~

NPC_Mukalatha says:
~~~CMO: Yes A Queen.~~~

NPC-Salina says:
:: Pauses as she listens, her eyes bright with happiness... ::

Host Bafii says:
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