Brett
	Summary: Following a mostly-restful night, the crew prepares for their first full day on Psellus III.  It is still pleasantly cool at about 8 in the morning, after having finished their breakfast.

Brett
	<<<<Resume Mission "Armistice - Part 3">>>>

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::checks his uniform for crumbs and other such mess then licks his paws clean and uses the paws to wipe behind his ear and head::

CO_Mordane
	::waits in the lobby of the government building for the others to arrive so they can begin discussions with some of the dignitaries:: 

CMO_P`Trell
	::standing near the Captain, wishing she were with the XO::

XO_Mash`ev
	:: After getting directions from a very helpful Psellian, rushing to join the others. ::

CO_Mordane
	CMO: Have a restful evening Doctor? 

OPS_Knight
	::meets up with the Captain and the Doctor, in the Lobby.::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::meets up with the other offices::

CMO_P`Trell
	::the idea of whether or not to lie passes over her features:: CO: No. I did not. I am sorry. ::quietly::

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Walks up, realizes he is the last one. ::

CMO_P`Trell
	::hears the footfalls of the XO and turns to him::

CO_Mordane
	OPS: Ah, Mr. Knight, there you are.  Shall we put on our smiles and talk sweet to the agonizingly diplomatic diplomats? 

XO_Mash`ev
	All: I apologize. I was ... lost.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::Pats the XO on the shoulder:: XO: Ready to visit and get in trouble?

CO_Mordane
	XO: Just don't get lost on your little venture today.  We'll meet back here around 1300 ok? 

CMO_P`Trell
	::looks at the XO sympathetically, quietly wishing she'd had the courage to talk to him after her nightmare::

XO_Mash`ev
	CO: Aye, sir.  :: blushes a very deep blue ::

CMO_P`Trell
	::smiles at Mash'ev, thinking he's cute when he does that::

OPS_Knight
	::nods reluctantly.:: CO:I suppose, sir.

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Smiles ::  CMO: Good morning, doctor.

CO_Mordane
	CMO/OPS: Now then, Dr, Mr. Knight...did either of you get a chance to discuss the state of things with anyone from the dinner last night? 

CMO_P`Trell
	XO: Morning...

CMO_P`Trell
	::hears the CO antennae point at him before her face does:: CO: No... I am sorry.

OPS_Knight
	::shakes his head with a grimace at the thought of last night.:: CO: No sir. Sorry sir.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::waits for the XO to notice his paw on his shoulder::

CO_Mordane
	CMO/OPS: Quite all right, it's not like I did either.  I just felt it good to check so we didn't retrace our steps.  ::wonders why they're all on edge around him...:: 

CMO_P`Trell
	::shudders a moment when she sees the dark furry hand on the XO's shoulder, brief flashback::

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Notices CEO ::   CEO: Yes? I'm sorry.. did I miss something?

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::smile at the XO showing his nice white sharp teeth:: XO: Ready to get into trouble?

CO_Mordane
	::turns and heads over to the receptionists desk to inquire about meeting with local officials:: 

XO_Mash`ev
	CEO: Yes, let's.  ::hopes the CO didn't just hear that::

OPS_Knight
	::tries to get used to the fact they have a Feline as a CEO.::

Brett
	INFO: After several minutes it becomes clear that the local officials are too busy to meet with the CO at this time.  Preparations for the signing and all that.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@XO: well I secured us a transportation and driver.

CMO_P`Trell
	::heard what the CEO said and saw the pointed teeth, looks after the XO as he departs worriedly::

CO_Mordane
	::sighs exasperatedly::  CMO/OPS: Why do I feel like we've just been brushed off? 

XO_Mash`ev
	@CEO: Excellent, Mr Jakuharrr.

CMO_P`Trell
	CO: Because no one is talking to us really?

CMO_P`Trell
	::shrugs::

OPS_Knight
	:stands at attention.:: CO: Because we're dealing with politics and government?

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@::turns to lead the way to there ride::

CO_Mordane
	OPS: Ah yes, I knew it was something to do with despicable people and asinine regulations.  ::grins:: 

CMO_P`Trell
	::antennae moving, tries to listen to any conversations in the room for what might be interesting snippets of conversation::

CO_Mordane
	CMO/OPS: It looks like we'll have to take a less official route.  ::indicates with a sweep of his hand the door to the street outside:: 

OPS_Knight
	::does his best to hide a smirk.:: CO: Aye sir.

CMO_P`Trell
	::walks with the Captain:: CO: Yes sir.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@::arrives were their transportation was suppose to be and see nothing...no driver no transportation::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@::looks around, wondering what happened::

XO_Mash`ev
	@CEO: So.. where's the ride?

CO_Mordane
	::shakes his head::  CMO/OPS: If the two of you don't relax, I'm going to beat you senseless. 

CO_Mordane
	::keeps his eye out for a likely candidate for discussion as they walk down the street:: 

CMO_P`Trell
	::leans over and quietly speaks to the CO:: CO: Sir... I have been listening to different people speaking... many are wondering what we are doing here and whether or not the Federation is what we say it is.

Brett
	INFO: The capital city is of obvious Romulan design, though it appears no new construction has taken place for quite awhile.  The streets are narrow and covered with a hanging cloth that provides shade to those below.

OPS_Knight
	::relaxes a little.:: CO: Sorry sir. I had a rough night.

CO_Mordane
	CMO: Perhaps it's time you answered their questions Doctor...let's see if a little goodwill doesn't get us some information. 

XO_Mash`ev
	@CEO: Perhaps we should walk?

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@XO: I am not sure sir.  It was supposed to be right here, that was what the assistant to the assistant to the assistant to the aslant to the aslant of Taigu Sevisso Sissal's Assistant said.

Brett
	Action: After walking a ways, both groups notice some of the older buildings bear the marks of conflict; explosion and blast markings, while some are merely rubble.  The marks all appear old, with the newest ones only on the palace walls.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@::follows the XO::

CMO_P`Trell
	CO: Me Sir? How am I to answer questions that I supposedly don't know about?

CO_Mordane
	CMO: You overhear conversations...it's not your fault your hearing is better that the average Psellian.  ::grins:: 

XO_Mash`ev
	@XO: That's certainly a reliable source...  I'm surprised they weren't here?  :: Walks away from the Official buildings. ::

OPS_Knight
	::takes out his tricorder and manages to get a few readings from the scorch marks.:: CO: Sir. these blast patterns are consistent with that of a Type III Disruptor.

CMO_P`Trell
	CO: Alright... next conversation I overhear I'll poke my antennae in.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@XO: Maybe it a conspiracy against the Federation?

CO_Mordane
	OPS: Recent? 

XO_Mash`ev
	@::stops:: CEO: Conspiracy? Really? I hadn't thought they'd not provide basic transportation, though ...  ::starts walking again, wondering just how far conspirators would go::

CMO_P`Trell
	::antennae curl in curiosity::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@::Wonder what the XO is thinking::

CMO_P`Trell
	CO: Did I hear correctly last night that there is a suspected cache of Romulan weapons owned by the... rebel faction?

XO_Mash`ev
	@CEO: Be on the lookout for a market or a tavern - something where people gather to talk.

OPS_Knight
	CO: I'd say no older, then a month sir.

CO_Mordane
	CMO: That would be correct Doctor.  And it sounds to me like we just verified it. 

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@::follows the XO, tail moving back and forth:: XO: You thirsty sir? ::wonders if the XO realizes it a little to early to be drinking::

CO_Mordane
	OPS: How likely is it that the weaponry was left over from the occupation? 

Brett
	@Action: The XO and CEO come upon the central marketplace.  It seems fairly empty, with only a few merchants present selling fruits and vegetables.

CMO_P`Trell
	CO: Was the type III disruptor in production when the Romulans occupied this planet?

XO_Mash`ev
	@CEO: No. No, I'm not. But where there's people, there's talk and gossip. Maybe we can pick something up.

OPS_Knight
	CO: I'm not sure sir.  The age of these marks coincide with the Psellian's last Civil War.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@XO: Look a market.....

CO_Mordane
	CMO: I'm not sure Doctor, I'm afraid my knowledge of Romulan weaponry is a bit limited. 

XO_Mash`ev
	@CEO: Let's see if we can pick up some information.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@XO: Ok dokey ::looks around::

CMO_P`Trell
	::nods:: CO: Mine too... I am more familiar with Klingon, Cardassian and Breen.

XO_Mash`ev
	@:: Begins walking through the market, wishing he were telepathic. ::

CMO_P`Trell
	CO: But I have gotten better with a bat'leh since I went missing...

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@::listens for anything interesting using his better Caitian hearing::

XO_Mash`ev
	@:: Leads the way through the market, heading for a seedier looking area. ::

CO_Mordane
	CMO: I'm not sure I want to ask how. 

CO_Mordane
	::enters an upscale market area, with plenty of people milling about:: 

CMO_P`Trell
	CO: No... you don't really want to know... ::sighs, looks down::

Brett
	@Action: The CEO and XO find themselves in a smaller market on the edge of town.  It appears to be more of a black-market operation than an actual marketplace.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@::follows the XO and notice the smell is getting worse and worse as the XO leads the way::

CMO_P`Trell
	CO: Suffice it to say... the Prodigals had a way of bringing the blood rage out of me. I'd rather not experience that again.

Brett
	Action: In the main market, the CO's party discovers that there are few merchants open.  They watch the party pass and hawk their fruits and breads loudly, obviously wanting a sale desperately.

CMO_P`Trell
	::goes over to a merchant trying to hawk an appetizing piece of fruit::

CMO_P`Trell
	Merchant: May I ask what fruit this is?

Brett <Merchant>
	CMO: Welcome friend!  Would you like to purchase this fruit?  It is quite delicious I assure you, and fresh as well!

XO_Mash`ev
	@CEO: Ok, now what?

Brett <Merchant>
	CMO: It is a baraby.  Grown in the swamps of the lowlands.  It is sweet and succulent, quite a delicacy.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@::Shrugs:: XO: No clue, I am just the Chief Engineer not a tour guide

CMO_P`Trell
	::antennae swerve as she listens:: Merchant: It looks lovely... what forms of currency do you take?

Brett <Merchant>
	::looks somewhat downcast::  Well, local currency of course and, uh, well, Romulan credits are still viable.  ::Brightens up::  I guess we'll have to switch to your Federation currency though eh?

CO_Mordane
	Merchant: You still deal with the Romulans? 

Brett <Merchant>
	CMO: I cannot wait until we are members, and our market is bustling again.  Like the old days.  ::Smiles::

Brett <Merchant>
	CO: ::Looks shocked::  Oh no, no!  They have been gone now for many years.  But while they were here our economy was good, and there are a number of their credits still in circulation.  Some people still have them.

CMO_P`Trell
	::antennae curl, Andorian's propensity for wearing their hears on their sleeves does not allow her to smile back:;

XO_Mash`ev
	@:: Starts looking at the people around him, wondering if he can learn anything here - if anyone would even talk to him. ::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@XO: A though just accord to me

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	@Action: The CEO / XO notice that many of the goods offered for sale in the seedy market are of Romulan manufacture.  Clothing, utensils, etc.  There are no weapons visible, however.

CO_Mordane
	Merchant: Why is business so slow? 

XO_Mash`ev
	@CEO: What is it?  :: trying not to be too conspicuous. ::

CO_Mordane
	::whispers to OPS::  OPS: That would make it quite simple to deal with Romulan merchants, don't you think? 

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@XO: Notice the Romulan goods. I wonder if this is also where the rebels get their weapons or exchange them?   I do not see any sign but then I would not expect to either.

OPS_Knight
	::replies.:: CO: Yes sir.

Brett <Merchant>
	CO: ::Sighs::  Ah.  The war ruined the economy.  No one but the rich have any money now.  Our only commodity is our Ale, and the traders who buy from us to sell off-world buy it for less than it costs to make.  They say the transport fees make it not worth their trouble.  They are robbing us, but what can we do?

Brett <Merchant>
	 CO: We need the Federation desperately.

XO_Mash`ev
	@CEO: I don't know about you but I left the ship without goods to barter with.

CO_Mordane
	::wrinkles his brow::  Merchant:  But not everyone feels that way.  I've heard rumors that some people don't even understand why we're here.  Or even that we're unwanted... 

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@XO: Likewise but then, ::looks down at his uniform::, we stick out like a sore thumb here; perhaps we should leave and come back dressed for the neighborhood and with something to barter with?

CMO_P`Trell
	::looks around and scans the crowd with her eyes and her antennae::

Brett <Merchant>
	CO: Bah!  The young and wild say these things!  They have no concept of earning a living or supporting a family!  We all here ::indicates the market::  need the Federation to keep the off-world traders honest and to bring in business and commerce to our planet.  WE want you here.

XO_Mash`ev
	@:: Looks around, tries to estimate the number of non-Psellians here. ::

CO_Mordane
	Merchant: I see.  Thank you for your honesty.  ::smiles:: 

XO_Mash`ev
	@CEO: Looks like we're the only non-Psellians around. Perhaps a more direct approach?

CMO_P`Trell
	::sees all the people watching them:: CO: Sir... I should return to the estate and bring our gifts... perhaps they would be good trade goods... and show our good intent?

CO_Mordane
	::turns to OPS and says in a low voice::  OPS: When we get back tonight, I want you to check into the merchant traffic in and out of this system, see if you can find any anomalies.  If Romulan currency is still being used, then I'd be willing to bet, Romulan trade is still going on. 

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@XO: You're in charge - I just hope I do not have to use my claws or teeth.

Brett <Merchant>
	 CO: ::Smiles, but a bit resigned.:: You are welcome.  Here...::Hands the CMO the fruit::  Take it as a gift.  Pay me back when we all have money to spend and food to eat.

XO_Mash`ev
	@CEO: Let's hope not. ::Approaches one of the merchants. ::

CO_Mordane
	CMO: An excellent suggestion to keep in mind for later, but I don't want anyone wandering off on their own.  there's too many unknowns. 

OPS_Knight
	::nods to the CO.:: CO: Aye sir.

CMO_P`Trell
	::eyes wide and sympathetic:: Merchant: I... I... ::accepts the fruit from him:: I will return with something for this.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	@::follows the XO, senses alert and ready for trouble::

CMO_P`Trell
	CO: If there's anyone on this away team who can handle him or herself in a dangerous hand to hand combat situation... its me.

XO_Mash`ev
	@Merchant: Good day, sir. I see you have some fine goods here. I was hoping you could tell me how much this bar'ktl is?

CO_Mordane
	CMO: I never said you couldn't, Doctor.  ::his spots darken slightly::  It can wait. 

CMO_P`Trell
	::nods, compliant:: CO: Aye sir.

Brett <Merchant>
	@XO: ::Eyes the XO suspiciously::  It is 65.

Brett
	@Action: The seedy market seems to have become more quiet, with many sidelong glances being cast at the two obvious off-worlders.

Brett
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