Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Artemis NCC 83093 SD 10501.26

Produced by Sergio Amendoeira/SM

Starring
Sergio Amendoeira as SM Sergio, Buia Kal, Woman
Tim Schols as CO Gary Jackson
Vaughn Turner as CIV Cmdr. Turner
Lilia Perfeito as CNS Ens. Gail

Absent:
Ivan Balajic as FCO Ens. Seifer Lionheart 

Special NPC Guests:
Rob Lemmens as CTO Ens. Tanner

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
Captain's log, Stardate 10501.26 - Here we are, assembled in the transporter room. We're ready, and the order has been given. What we will find on the planet? We will see about that in a few moments...

Host Buial_Kal says:
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Host Buial_Kal says:
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Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  The AT appears in the middle of an interior garden.

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  There's a small fountain in the middle of the garden, spring flowers all around, and an ornate building surrounding them on all sides.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Materializes and looks around at the garden scenery.::

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Arrives on the planet and looks around the magnificent garden.  This has to be some kind of palace garden.::

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Looks around the garden, checking out the local flora and looks up into the sky while adjusting to the light.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  A small Delaran female approaches from one of the cloisters around the garden.

Woman says:
All:  I bid you welcome.  ::Pats her hand on her shoulder.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Looks up at the approaching figure and whispers.::  CO:  The happy bride?

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Waits for the CO to greet her.::

Woman says:
::Shakes head.::  All:  I am a servant here in the palace.  I have come to guide you to the Buial.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Whispers a reply.::  CNS:  Possibly.  Did we have her on file?  ::Turns to the woman.::  Woman:  Thank you.  ::Bows slightly.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Nods to the woman and pats her own shoulder too.::  Woman:  It is a nice garden you have here.  I hope the rest of your planet is at least as pleasant.

Woman says:
::Looks slightly surprised by the bow.::  CO:  Is that the way you.. introduce each other?  The bow?

Woman says:
::Smiles at the CNS.::  CNS:  We think so.

Woman says:
All:  Come.  The Buial does not have much time.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Returns the smile.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
CO:  After you, Sir.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Steps around just a little, trying not to step on any of the flowers and watches the fountain carefully as the captain and CNS talk to the woman.::

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods slowly.::  Woman:  Yes, it's one of many ways.  There are a lot of cultures in our federation, even in our own species.  Each has their own customs.  But you're right, we should go.  ::Follows the lady.::

Woman says:
::Moves off to one of the cluster halls on the side, heading for a large wooden door.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Follows as well.::  CTO:  This is really not your field of action is it?

Woman says:
::Opens the wide door, and waits.::  All:  Please, come in.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Enters through the doors the woman just opened.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Follows again.::

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Turns to face Ensign Gail and follows them and the woman.::  CNS:  Uh, sorry.  Guess not.  This is my first away mission.  ::Smiles nervously.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  The corridor is lowly lit, so as they enter, it looks gloomy and dark.

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  But as their eyes grow accustomed to the low light, they notice several tapestries on the walls.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Notices how dark it is inside the corridor, and turns around a little.::  Woman:  Is this the normal lighting levels in your buildings?

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  Small cupboards on the sides of the corridor are adorned with silver pieces.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
CTO:  It is when things are more quiet that you should worry that something serious is going to happen.  ::Winks and proceeds.::

Woman says:
::Enters as all the rest finish.::  CO:  Yes, don't worry.  You'll soon get accustomed to the level.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Watches the decoration as she moves.::

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods.::  Woman:  Indeed.  ::Looks at all the decorations.::  Your world must be a wealthy place.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Nods.::  CNS:  Understood.  It's just my cautious nature.  I always have bad feelings about new places. ::Continues to follow the rest through the corridors.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  The woman moves to the front of the group, leading them through the long corridor.

Woman says:
::Turns back slightly as she continues forward.::  CO:  Well, the trilithium trade is a very profitable one, and there's enough going around for all to live well.  But our Buial deserves much more for what he brought us.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Clears her throat.::  Woman:  Freedom?

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  They walk through another set of doors, into a living room.

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  The ceiling is painted, and two windows light the room more than the corridor.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::As they enter the room, he nervously looks around again.  Almost instantly noticing the painted ceiling and stares at it for a few seconds.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  There are several couches there.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Enters the room, that appears to be a living room.  The lighting is also a bit better.::  Woman:  Really nice place this is.  ::Smiles.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Follows into the room and looks at the windows and room in general.::

Woman says:
::Nods.::  CNS:  Yes, all we have today, we owe him.

Woman says:
All:  Please wait a moment.  I will see if the Buial is ready for you.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Woman:  He may have been a catalyst, but I bet it was really the people that brought prosperity to the planet. ::Smiles.::

Woman says:
::Walks through one of the doors out of the room, and closes them behind her.::

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Remains standing, not wanting to start on the wrong terms with this Buial person.::

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Walks over to the captain and the counselor.::  CO/CNS:  Looks pretty impressive in here.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods.::  CTO:  I agree.  Very nice what they did here.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
CO/CTO:  Yes, seems they got rich rather quickly.

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  The doors open wide.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods.::  CNS:  Remind me to get some research going into trilithium mining and trading.  See how much one could earn with that.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Turns to the doors to see what happens.::

Woman says:
All:  The Buial is ready for you.  Please...  ::Waits for them to go through the doors.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
CO:  Yes, Sir, especially considering how volatile ... ::shuts up as the doors open.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  They enter a seemingly throne room through the doors they see.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Smiles at the captain and turns to face the doors too.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  In the center of the room, a lavish chair dominates the room.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
CO/CTO:  Shall we go in or wait?  It seems like an invitation, but you never know

Woman says:
::Smiles.::  All:  Please, come in.

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  But it stands empty.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods at his team.::  All:  All right, let's go in.  ::Starts heading for the door.::

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Follows the captain.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
:::Follows the Captain, to his right just a few centimeters behind.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  As the CO passes through the door, he notices a small desk to one side.  On the desk, an old Delanan sits.  A beard, and a round body.

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  The walls are filled with paintings, old paintings.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Gets up.::  All:  Ah, my dear friends.  Welcome.  ::Smiles, and moves from behind the desk to approach the Away Team.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Looks to the right surprised.::  Self:  Keeping up old habits?  Or trying to pretend he doesn't care for the pleasantries of his office?

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Spots the desk, and the old, round man.::  Self:  Hmm, would that be him? ::Continues into the room, and gets his question answered.::  Buial:  Buial Kal, a pleasure to be here.  ::Bows again.::  I am Commander Gary Jackson, Captain of the USS Artemis, and official representative from the United Federation of Planets.

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  As Ens. Gail looks to the Buial, she seems to notice that the third eye had a small slit open.  But only for a few milliseconds.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Frowns and makes a mental note to remember that.  Her frown, however, is quickly put aside and she pats her own shoulder as she saw the woman do.::  Buial:  You have a really nice palace here.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Stops short of the captain, tilts his head slightly at the bow, and then taps his hand on his shoulder.::  All:  I am Buial Jintal Kal.  I bid you welcome to Delana.

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  The woman that led them in leaves the room, closing the doors behind her.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Smiles at the Buial, bows slightly and follows the example of the counselor and pats his shoulder too.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
CO:  Welcome, Commander, and well met.  Please, sit down.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Motions for the chairs that sit on the other side of the desk.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Waits for the CO to move first again.::

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Smiles, as he sits down.::  CO:  Buial Kal, first thing, I want to extend my, and the United Federation of Planets' well meant congratulations for this happy event.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Goes back to the desk and sits down.::  CO:  Thank you, Captain.  I am a very happy man these days.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Takes a seat next to the CO.::

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Takes a chair beside the captain.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
CO:  My only daughter is getting married to one of my most trusted aides.  I couldn't be more happy for them.  And Delana.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Turns his head to look at the CNS directly.::  CNS:  In case you are wondering, there is a reason why I am not in that chair.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Smiles and nods, as he lets the seemingly old man do the talking for now.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Buial:  And Starfleet is here to share in that happiness.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Buial:  You are very insightful.  Yes, I was wondering that.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Carefully takes notice of his surroundings, especially the old paintings.::  Self:  I wonder who they are, or rather might have been.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Smiles.::  CNS:  We Delanan's are very intuitive.  We share some common traits with the Betazoid race.  But in a smaller scale.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Nods to himself.::  All:  To tell you the truth, that chair stands for everything that I struggled against.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Nods.::  Buial:  Then why keep it at all?

Host Buial_Kal says:
All:  You see, this was the Dictat's private ruling chamber.

Host Buial_Kal says:
All:  As was this palace, his seat of government.

Host Buial_Kal says:
CNS:  Because it shows to everyone as a reminder of the mistakes we made in our past.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods as he listens to the Buial's story, interested to learn more about the race, and its past.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
CNS:  And that we must do everything in our power to prevent it from ever happening again.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Starts to wonder even more about the pictures as he struggles with the thought of asking the Buial.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Nods, still wondering how honest he really is.::  Buial:  The woman that greeted us, she thought very highly of you.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Nods.::  CNS:  She is my housekeeper.  She practically raised my daughter.  Even before we moved here.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::His smile disappears from his lips.::  All:  You see, my wife died at birth, and my daughter is all I have left.

Host Buial_Kal says:
All:  But the life of a resistance fighter, and then of a ruler demands too much.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Buial:  Then I understand how you want to make this a memorable event.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
Self:  I have to remember that question for later.  ::Puts aside the thought as the Buial looks more serious now.::  

Host Buial_Kal says:
::The smile returns.::  CNS:  Indeed...  ::Turns back to the CO.::  CO:  So captain, how was your trip here?

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks up from his admiring of the room.::  Buial:  Well, it was.. rather quiet.  We got some time to prepare ourselves.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Chuckles.::  CO:  Captain, we are a simple folk.  Despite our current surroundings.

Host Buial_Kal says:
CO:  I'm sure your normal behavior needs no special preparation.  ::Smiles.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Buial:  But we need to be up this grand occasion.  We would not like to breach any of your protocols.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Chuckles.::  Buial:  No, it doesn't.  ::Smiles at the old man.::  But like my counselor said, we may not be familiar with your customs; like the greeting.  I bow, you tap your shoulder.  Yet others shake hands or just hold it high and spread their fingers.

Host Buial_Kal says:
CO:  Well, the Federation has stood as an example of tolerance and diversity, and we are honored to be members of such an organization.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Can't bear the burden of the question for much longer and tries to attract the Buial's attention.::  Buial:  Excuse me, .. ::bows slightly:: but might I ask who all the persons on the old paintings are?

Host Buial_Kal says:
CO:  We too have learned that acknowledging and understand each other's differences is what makes us better.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Buial:  And that is part of what we are honoring here, by attending your daughter's wedding.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods.::  Buial:  As am I, and I am honored that my ship has been chosen to formally represent those standards.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Chuckles.::  CTO:  You may... ::Takes a few moments to look around at the paintings.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Buial:  But though you are part of the Federation, there is still much we do not fully understand about you. ::Thinks she might be getting a bit bold here but she has to sometime.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
CTO:  They are.. noted scholars of our past.  Each of them contributed to advance our culture in their own way.

Host Buial_Kal says:
CTO:  They are one of the most prized possessions here on Delana.  And they are only here in such a concentration because most of what the Dictat had here, we kept.

Host Buial_Kal says:
CTO:  One of the first things I did as the de facto ruler of Delana was to secure this building and prevent any acts of violence against this monument, and all the art pieces inside it.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
Buial:  I take it that paintings are rare?  ::Takes another look around him.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Diverts her attention to the paintings, keeping an eye on the Buial's third eye.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
CNS:  As we do not understand about you as well, but occasions like these are ones to help us in that effect.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Buial:  I fully agree.  ::Smiles.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Nods.::  CTO:  They are.  There are only some ten more like this all around Delana.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods.::  Buial:  You are a wise man, Buial Kal.  Art is a culture's most important piece of history.  It can determine the face of the recognition in the history books.

Host Buial_Kal says:
CTO:  They had been hidden from the Dictat for the time he ruled Delana.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Buial:  He would have destroyed your art?

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Nods and smiles at the old man, as a sign that his answers satisfied his curiosity.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
CO:  Thank you Commander.  You are one then, to understand why I have kept the chair here.  ::Motions to the chair in the center of the room,::

Host Buial_Kal says:
CNS:  No, he would have brought it here, and hoarded it to himself.  And most of these are family heirlooms so people would not part with them easily.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Nods.::  Buial:  Understandable

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods.::  Buial:  Yes.  Yes, I do.  Its significance to your past is so enormous, losing it would mean losing your face in the history books.  Apart from that, it's sheer looks would define it as a piece of art.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::His face turns somber again.::  All:  All the paintings you see here, their owners were murdered for failing to relinquish them to the Dictat.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Wonders if the captain would allow him to use his painting abilities to paint the events on the wedding and present it to the Buial as a personal gift for the invitation.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Buial:  There is something we have been curious for quite sometime.  And though it may be a private question, you seem like an open minded person, enough to talk about this.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Looks at the CO, wondering if she would have his approval or not.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Nods.::  CNS:  Please, ask what you may.  We have nothing to hide.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Turns to the CNS, wondering whether he is included in the 'we', but nods.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Buial:  It is not common for humanoids to have three eyes.  And yours seems closed most of the times ...except in these paintings.  Can you elucidate us a bit more of your biology?

Host Buial_Kal says:
CNS:  You are most perceptive.  It is actually not a biological issue as a culture one.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Looks at the Buial with curiosity.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
CNS:  You see, when the Dictat came to power people did not take it very well.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Buial:  Understandable

Host Buial_Kal says:
CNS:  Our eye allows us to focus our mind on someone else, and read more clearly their emotions.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Buial:  I see, that is what you meant, shared some of the Betazoid abilities.  You are empathy.  ::Not a question.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
CNS:  The Dictat outlawed this practice.  People seen with their third eye open where subject to immediate incarceration.

Host Buial_Kal says:
CNS:  Except if you had a special permit from the state.

Host Buial_Kal says:
CNS:  People were forced to close their eyes, and isolate themselves from each other.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Raises her eye brows.::  Buial:  I see.  So now people are still afraid to open it, even if they are free. A cultural issue indeed.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
Buial:  Such as the state's security force, or some intelligence people?

Host Buial_Kal says:
CO:  Yes, all the high officials of the state were allowed to keep them open.

Host Buial_Kal says:
CNS:  And no, we are not afraid to open it.  We have only grown accustomed to have them closed.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Nods.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
CNS:  And also, the open eye was a symbol of the Dictat's rule for 80 years.

Host Buial_Kal says:
CNS:  Even today people do not wish to be associated with that.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Buial:  Understandable.

Host Buial_Kal says:
CNS:  So they keep their eyes closed, also out of respect for the millions who died because of the "Open eyes"...

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  On the desk, a small buzzer goes off.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Looks at the desk as the buzzer goes, alerted to the strange sound.  He looks a little more nervous again.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  A voice comes through a communication device.  "Buial... The Ministry and the First Ral are here for their meeting.”

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Opens her mouth then closes it as she hears the buzzer.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Sighs and talks to the device.::  Understood, I will meet them in the white lounge shortly.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Hears the buzzer but doesn't pay much attention to it.  Instead, he listens to what is being said.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Turns his attention back to the Away Team.::  CO:  I'm sorry Captain, but I must leave you.

Host Buial_Kal says:
CO:  I tend to lose track of time when talking with such interesting people as yourselves.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods.::  Buial:  I understand.  When do we meet again?

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Buial:  Our talk was most interesting, Buial.  Thank you for your time and warm welcoming.  ::Smiles sincerely.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
CO:  I'm afraid we will only be meeting again alone after the ceremony.  I have a lot to take care of.

Host Buial_Kal says:
CNS:  Thank you for coming.  I'm sure you all have duties you could be attending as well.  ::Gets up from his chair.::

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods.::  Buial:  Then with your permission, I would like to arrange a fireworks display.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Bows slightly to the Buial as a token of respect.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Looks puzzled.::  CO:  Fireworks?

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
Buial:  A light display in the sky, to celebrate.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::His face lights up in glee almost.::  CO:  Please, we would enjoy it.  I will get my people to contact your ship to arrange the details.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
Buial:  We do it by using explosives, small explosives, that are launched and detonate at some point, making noise and a beautiful light.  We could have ones lighting up the whole city.

Host Buial_Kal says:
CO:  That sounds very spectacular.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
Buial:  It is, but I don't want to keep you from doing your job.  ::Smiles.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Nods.::  CO:  Thank you, Captain.  Please, feel free to look around the palace.  And be sure to visit our city.  The central market is an especially wonderful spot.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Moves fro behind the desk and taps his hand on his shoulder.::  All:  I will see you at the wedding.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Bows.::

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Gets up and taps his shoulder out of respect and bows lightly.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  As the Buial leaves, another servant appears ready to lead the Away Team on a tour of the palace, if they wish.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Just waits for the CO to decide then follows.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< End "For the love of...", Part 4 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Host Buial_Kal says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< End "For the love of...", Part 4 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>