Laehval tTemarr

RES Talon Mission Briefing 51501.29 - Season 20 The command crew of the Talon has taken refuge in the summer of home of House Temarr while they attempt to discover what has caused the political upheaval on ch'Rihan. Initial reports from from news channels, medical net, and other public sources have indicated that a biological weapon might have been used to eliminate certain critical members of Galae and the Senate. KhreRiovtRex -> BEGIN SIM KhreRiovtRex -> BEGIN SIM KhreRiovtRex -> BEGIN SIM Lerak trPexil -> :: No io answered Pexil's willingness to go out, but given the presence of poison still in his system, he'd likely not be chosen :: M_K_tKsa -> ::picking at her food:: tr'Pexil, au were just drugged, barely recovered, there is na way I would authorize au's trip out yet. KhreRiovtRex -> There is food prepared, it will do us no good to continue to watch this and let ourselves forget to eat while we have the chance. We will discuss options afterwards Koga S'Bien -> I'll agree to that. ::heads to the table and takes a seat:: Lerak trPexil -> :: He glanced at t'Ksa :: If we have na other choice I suppose. :: Hears the call to eat, moves toward the table :: KhreRiovtRex -> We dont' know how long we will be able to remain hidden here, eat annd rest now, while we have the chance. Somehow, we will find out what is happening, and somehow, will make our way back to the Talon tAehjae -> :: has completed setting the table and helping tRexan with the food:: Koga S'Bien -> ::takes a bite of his food and watches:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Stares cautiously at his food, especially at the drink :: Laehval tTemarr -> Intel is our best option right now. ::After taking a bite of food, she lifted the ISD that t'Ksa had given her.:: According to t'Ksa's report, there may be someone that we can contact for assistance in these matters. I am still of the opinion that we should na have any contact with our families... until we learn how we might reach them safely. KhreRiovtRex -> (if I had wanted to yy'a au Pexil, I'd have just put a kaleh through au, na poison) Lerak trPexil -> (Nice to know the personal touch still exists) tAehjae -> :: takes seat at the table:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Starts to eat slowly :: KhreRiovtRex -> (I didn't say I'd personally put the kaleh...nods over to Laeh....I have an expert hrrau those matters) Laehval tTemarr -> (( ::sharpens blade:: )) M_K_tKsa -> I have na burning desire to contact my family if it will endanger them. Although the way my rinams are, I'm not sure who I'd fear for more..them or those who'd try to hurt them. ::leans back in her chair:: Lerak trPexil -> My sister is living in my home while I'm away, not sure I could risk contacting her. KhreRiovtRex -> It already seems we've been a target, I hate to say, some of our families have more than likely been targeted for at least some intense questioning. Na that they would know muich....a few of us however, may have more than a target than others. KhreRiovtRex -> Keep them as safe as possible, na contact KhreRiovtRex -> If tney were caught communicating with au, they may assuredly pay for it Lerak trPexil -> Question, could word that the Talon has returned gotten back to ch'Rihan and our families? Could they try to contact us, not that they'd get anywhere. M_K_tKsa -> Look, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, the point is....na contact with family, period. Let's not speculate on what family members would or would na do. Lerak trPexil -> :: Ate more :: KhreRiovtRex -> :: glares at him:: Do au na care for them? Are au that sure that au engineering skills will protect them from the Tal Shiar, all by yourself? Koga S'Bien -> Yeah, one never knows. ::sips his drink:: tAehjae -> :: listening:: KhreRiovtRex -> Fvaht!! :: tosses down her napkin and stalks away from the table, and out the front door Lerak trPexil -> The glare is na necessary, I just bring up the possiblilty someone tries to contact us. Koga S'Bien -> ::smooth:: Lerak trPexil -> I did na say I would try to contact them. tAehjae -> :: looks to tTemarr:: shall I go follow her? Laehval tTemarr -> It is entirely possible, tr'Pexil, and I am certain the Talon would na repond to such inquiries. ::She threw a glance at t'Rexan's back, frowning.:: tAehjae -> :: standing up: Laehval tTemarr -> ::Nodding to t'Aehjae, she flicked a hand in t'Rexan's direction.:: For safety. EvietMahren -> ::at the table, has watched the interaction with thinned lips, continuing to dine, however:: tAehjae -> :: moves to the door and hesitates a moment looking for her :: Koga S'Bien -> ::watches the drama unfold.. ponders:: tAehjae -> :: steps out and down the few steps to follow tRexan keeping her in her sight:: KhreRiovtRex -> :: leaning up against the corner of the house, turns and looks at t'Aehjae:: EvietMahren -> ::reaches for a nearby pitcher, pouring herself more to drink:: More tea, anyone? Lerak trPexil -> I will take some. :: smiles :: Koga S'Bien -> Uhh.. sure. Laehval tTemarr -> ::She leaned back in her chair, one hand rubbing the back of her neck.:: We must follow the few leads that we have if we are to make any sense of these attacks. tr'Valdrin, if we can reach him. Any other suggestions? Those that are na personally tied to au? tAehjae -> :: slowly walks up to tRexan:: If au wish aus privacy I will stay afar. Lerak trPexil -> I know some of the those at the academy engineering corps, but I'm sure it's monitored. KhreRiovtRex -> It is why I stepped outside the door. t'Temarr I presume? EvietMahren -> ::pours more tea for Koga and Pexil:: Lerak trPexil -> Strange, au'd think tea was the last thing I'd want. tAehjae -> Ie as well as my suggestion. I will move away but I will be close by watching for trouble. Koga S'Bien -> ::nods his thanks:: tr'Valdrin's a good start. I wish I had more suggestions to offer EvietMahren -> Anyone and everyone who might be an ally will be monitored. tAehjae -> :: turns to step away:: KhreRiovtRex -> I only came out to calm down....so I did na yy'a the veruul. EvietMahren -> ::takes her seat again, resumes her meal:: Koga S'Bien -> ::resumes his meal as well:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Laughs :: If I only knew how to contact that io woman who tried to kill me all those years ago at training... KhreRiovtRex -> I do na think he grasps the full measure of what has happened fahd. Lerak trPexil -> NA an ally.. tAehjae -> :: nods and steps away, slightly , then stops to listen:: EvietMahren -> Perhaps if they did not *know* who was making the call? tAehjae -> He may na Rekkhai Koga S'Bien -> What assistance could she offer us? Lerak trPexil -> Oh I have na idea now. I've not spoken to her since then, and I was on the ground bleeding to death, so there was little to say. M_K_tKsa -> How far is the closest settlement to our present location? Lerak trPexil -> Routing a message through a 'tor' series of networks takes time to set up. Lerak trPexil -> :: Listens to t'Ksa :: Laehval tTemarr -> ::She gave t'Mahren a pointed look and nodded.:: It would na be difficult to mask an origination signal, or at least bounce it around, but... it would take some time to set up. ::Agreeing with Lerak.:: KhreRiovtRex -> I believe the Tal Shiar, and the Proconsul have conspired to overturn the government. There were plots that Galae had interferred with before we left. It was part of the excuse of why I was pulled from retirement, and the Othan interference. I fear I have little hope that Val'ron or my son or still alive, nor many of those related to our command staff. All will be suspect, all will be suspected of harboring us and conspiring to hide us. EvietMahren -> And any recorded image could be altered... such that the original caller would not be recognizeable. Laehval tTemarr -> The nearest settlement is Pril'in, where I was raised. It is back through the canyon and several dozen miles away. It would take nearly an hour to reach it. tAehjae -> Rekkhai Io can hope all it well. KhreRiovtRex -> t'Ksa, tTemarr, Koga's families I fear have the most to worry about having recently been decorated hrrau the Galae media ..... KhreRiovtRex -> Your family......have they much to do with galae or government affairs? Lerak trPexil -> If it comes to that do we have local garb to blend in with the local populace? M_K_tKsa -> Have to do more than just use local garb to blend in. tAehjae -> Na I am lucky in that respect as I have na family left. If au could call that lucky Lerak trPexil -> Naturally. Koga S'Bien -> Is there a regional accent they have in this area? Koga S'Bien -> I'm afraid my knowledge of this area is quite limited. Lerak trPexil -> I believe so. tAehjae -> :: looks around as she speaks with tRexan watching for any kind of trouble that may be approaching:: Laehval tTemarr -> I do na have an accent! ::Mortified, but it was there and whenever she got angry or irate, it was even more pronounced.:: EvietMahren -> ::arching a brow at t'Temarr:: ::amused:: Koga S'Bien -> ::Can't tell:: Lerak trPexil -> :: smiled, he was feeling better :: Koga S'Bien -> ::wonders if Pexil enjoys making people angry at him:: Lerak trPexil -> I know I have io.. and accent of the poor someone once told me. EvietMahren -> ::having finished her meal, sets aside her silverware, pushing her plate away from her:: Some of us would blend well, certainly... but most of the crew could not. They lack the training and the skill. Lerak trPexil -> :: Eats a piece of dried fruit :: EvietMahren -> There might, however, be another way. Koga S'Bien -> ::Nods in agreeance:: Koga S'Bien -> ::finishes his meal as well, and moves onto the dessert:: EvietMahren -> ::tossing her napkin into her plate, leaning back in her chair and folding her arms across her chest as her brow furrows in thought:: M_K_tKsa -> What do you suggest, tr'Mahren? Koga S'Bien -> ::glances at t'Mahren with intrigue:: EvietMahren -> It is possible to reach out to other...*organizations* invested in the outcome. EvietMahren -> ::significant expression to Morgana and Laeh:: Laehval tTemarr -> ::She lifted her eyebrows and swirled her drink around in her glass before taking a drink.:: Other organizations, as in... non-Rihan? EvietMahren -> ::says nothing, but nods -- once:: Koga S'Bien -> Hmm. tAehjae -> :: steps away from tRexan to give her her privacy ::: EvietMahren -> An innocent call from a spouse or loved one, under which another message can be hidden. They would more likely have the assets necessary to help and focus our allies and their efforts. M_K_tKsa -> Are au suggesting what I think au are suggesting? ::glances at t'Mahren:: What am I thinking, of course au are. tAehjae -> :: finds a tree that she can llean against, keeping tRean in view s well as being able to watch around them for trouble:: EvietMahren -> ::looking to Morgana, lopsided grin twitching across her lips ever-so-briefly:: Laehval tTemarr -> Au are talking of delving into political intrigue that is so far above and beyond anything we have ever been involved in. ::It wasn't quite a warning, but the tone was there.:: EvietMahren -> We are already in, to our pretty little necks. Koga S'Bien -> ::rubs chin:: KhreRiovtRex -> Au are missing au food, let us go eat before it is all gone Laehval tTemarr -> Ie, that we are. ::She dropped her hand to her lap, pondering.:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Eating the last of his dried fruit, drinking his tea :: tAehjae -> As are au. :: walks towards the door to meet up with tRexan.;; M_K_tKsa -> That sort of action is so far out of my skill set, I would na even know where to begin to help. KhreRiovtRex -> ::turns and reenters the domicile:: Koga S'Bien -> ::eating a piece of dried fruit:: tAehjae -> :: follows tRexan and retakes her seat at the table:: KhreRiovtRex -> The weather outside is fine.... KhreRiovtRex -> ::grabs her glass of alse, and quickly drains it:: EvietMahren -> I bring a few...talents... to this particular situation. And contacts. ::rueful smile:: Laehval tTemarr -> ::Focuses on t'Rexan as she enters and taps her glass.:: Rekkhai... we need to talk. Lerak trPexil -> Evie, let me know what communication abilities au need to make these contacts. KhreRiovtRex -> Ie, I had planned to after the meal. I seem to have lost my appetite for the siuren. When au are finished....we must decide how we wish to proceed. Lerak trPexil -> We have what's on the shuttle, but it is likely trackable even without the transponder. EvietMahren -> ::looks to Pexil:: ::nods:: Once I have a few other things in place, I shall. EvietMahren -> I think I can work with that. Laehval tTemarr -> ::She nodded.:: Ie, and I think we have come up with something unconventional that might be of use... KhreRiovtRex -> Mnenkha, we're going to need something unconventional if we are to survive....... KhreRiovtRex -> PAUSE SIM KhreRiovtRex -> PAUSE SIM KhreRiovtRex -> PAUSE SIM

RES Talon Mission Briefing 51501.29 - Season 20 The command crew of the Talon has taken refuge in the summer of home of House Temarr while they attempt to discover what has caused the political upheaval on ch'Rihan. Initial reports from from news channels, medical net, and other public sources have indicated that a biological weapon might have been used to eliminate certain critical members of Galae and the Senate.

RES TALON MISSION BRIEFING 051501.22 - The command staff of the Talon, in hiding at the Temarr family summer residence, work on trying to get updates on what is happening through the local media as well as the general government feed that is directed to the public, while a few of the others are working on getting basic needs settled. KhreRiovtRex -> BEGIN SIM KhreRiovtRex -> BEGIN SIM KhreRiovtRex -> BEGIN SIM KhreRiovtRex -> :: Hrrau the kitchen working on preparing a meal for the others while they comb the news and information nets:: Koga S'Bien -> ::trying to get a newsfeed going through:: KhreRiovtRex -> :: checks the hearth to check the breads that are baking and turns her attention back to the selection of meats she has roasting:: Laehval tTemarr -> ::Laehval stood at the large display screen in the sitting area, working through the various data streams that they could passively gather with their limited system. From what she'd seen so far, things were not looking good for the Galae.:: KhreRiovtRex -> :: looks over to make sure that tr'Pexil is still attending to the fire and making sure it keeps at a constant ember: tAehjae -> :: awakens from her sleep:: Koga S'Bien -> ::drinks some tea and looks out of the window:: tAehjae -> ;; after getting cleaned up returns to the others:: M_K_tKsa -> ::starting to scribble out a tiime line on her ISD from the few dates/times she's hearing on the data streams in order to get a handle on when the chaos started:: KhreRiovtRex -> ::decides everything is cooking nicely and will be ready to serve shortly, takes her leave to step out to the other room to check on the other's progress:: tAehjae -> :: walks over to tTemarr:: Any luck rekkhai? Koga S'Bien -> ::walks over next to t'Aehjae:: Laehval tTemarr -> ::Laehval settled on one stream in particular. The visual coding was scrambled, and the audio spotty, but a few words made it through.:: ... report ... -static- ...everal attacks on ranki... -static- ...deihu and more fata... -static- ....lso reporting a breach in preato... -static- Laehval tTemarr -> Some, though na luck for us, from what I have heard and seen thus far. Lerak trPexil -> :: sat there listening :: KhreRiovtRex -> ::enters the room seeing the others clustered around the media viewers:: KhreRiovtRex -> And what is it, th at au have seen? tAehjae -> ::nods to tRexan and steps back out of her way o she can see the monitor:: Lerak trPexil -> :: looking sleepy :: M_K_tKsa -> ::frowning:: I thought if I could come up with a timeline we could figure out when these incidents started. But I'm wondering if that's honestly a waste of time. ::leaning back in her chair:: KhreRiovtRex -> Too little information to bother, or too much ill for us to handle? Lerak trPexil -> :: thinks:: relying on real-time information will take too long. M_K_tKsa -> Too jumbled information. Plus, what knowledge do we gain from it? I know that when we track infectious diseases in the maenak world, it helps us figure out who patient zero is. But does this really hold true for the real world or am I just kidding myself and creating busy work for myself? Laehval tTemarr -> The latter, I am afraid. Na without assistance, anyhow. There have been reports of some biological agent used against members of Galae and now, perhaps, even the deihu. Also a large number of incursions, though between who I can na say. On the station we have already seen that the Galae has been set against the Othans. ::To t'Rex.:: Laehval tTemarr -> ::At Ksa's questions, she turned to the doctor and shook her head.:: It would be more prudent to discover who is behind these attacks and what they used. I do na think this is a crippling viral outbreak, but rather a decisive and swift strike to eliminate the chosen. KhreRiovtRex -> :: rubs her eyes:: And na doubt, the Tal Shiar has a hand in this somewhere, and a few others I suspect at a higher level. It does concern me that we've lost all contact with the upper levels of Galae and the Deihu so suddenly. Lerak trPexil -> What happened to the Stinger? :: his mind had drifted a bit and he was asking out loud, luckily it was not too loud :: KhreRiovtRex -> I find I have to agree with Laehval, in light of the events of the last year, which involved several of us being attacked or kidnapped, we know there were some in search of some way to create a stronger ....Rihan. And we, have some of the only proof against the Othan's involvement. They will be looking for us, and we know how they work, they will use our families against us if they are able. KhreRiovtRex -> It has....be dispatched to a location I do na wish to disclose at this time, to protect au if we are caught, then au will have na knowledge. Only Laeh and I know where it has been dispatched at this point and it has it's own orders to prevent us from giving it away as well. Lerak trPexil -> :: Lerak rested his head on the cushion of the chair :: Lerak trPexil -> :: nods :: Koga S'Bien -> Hmm. ::head shrug:: Makes sense. Laehval tTemarr -> ::She glanced at Lerak.:: But rest assured, it remains safe. We did na endure all that we have within the recent past to have it retaken. KhreRiovtRex -> We need to decide what we are going to do at this point. We can na singlehandedly expect to take on both the entire Tal Shiar and the Othan as well......at least without a plan. KhreRiovtRex -> We are also na going to expect to keep going without something to eat. Fhaen...I have a meal prepared, just simple sweetmeats, some breads and I have a pie baking. Let us sit and eat, and we can discuss. KhreRiovtRex -> Laehval, I noted that au family had a supply of Kali-fal in the back room, it's fairly strong, I think we could use something to jolt into some clear thinking. May we open a bottle or two? M_K_tKsa -> This is all so out of my league. ::sighs turning off her ISD:: Lerak trPexil -> Uh? :: looks at tksa :: M_K_tKsa -> Cloak and kaleh things. Lerak trPexil -> Should I be drinking that? tAehjae -> :: walks over to the window to view out checking to see if anyoi is around:: M_K_tKsa -> Drinking what? ::looks at him suspeciously:: Laehval tTemarr -> Ie, whatever au like. I am certain it will na be missed. Laehval tTemarr -> There is likely ale as well. Lerak trPexil -> Is there anything with a stimulant? KhreRiovtRex -> That is my preference, but did na wish to presume hrrau au household, without au permission. KhreRiovtRex -> Fhaen......let us eat, and then we shall plan. KhreRiovtRex -> We may have to send someone out....to gather information. tAehjae -> :: staisfied that there is na oi outside walks back to the others:: M_K_tKsa -> Out where? Into the closest town? Or into io of the other sectors. Lerak trPexil -> I'll go.. KhreRiovtRex -> ::turns to bring the food from the kitchens to the table, as the others are still somewhat in shock as to the status of the homeworld tAehjae -> :: walks over to tRexan:: May I be of assistanc rekkhai? Laehval tTemarr -> ::She moved into the kitchen to fetch the drinks, scouring the pantry for a few bottles to share.:: KhreRiovtRex -> Hann'yyo t'Aehjae, please take this platter out to the dinning area, I'll fetch the breads tAehjae -> :: nods and takes the platter as instructed:: Lerak trPexil -> :: goes to trex :: I will gather intelligence... tAehjae -> :: turns and walks out into the dinning area placing the platter on the table then proceeds to set the table KhreRiovtRex -> PAUSE SIM KhreRiovtRex -> PAUSE SIM KhreRiovtRex -> PAUSE SIM

RES TALON MISSION BRIEFING 051501.22 - The command staff of the Talon, in hiding at the Temarr family summer residence, work on trying to get updates on what is happening through the local media as well as the general government feed that is directed to the public, while a few of the others are working on getting basic needs settled.

RES Talon Mission Briefing 51501.15 Season 20 The crew has taken refuge from the forces that tried to detain them by making their way to chRihan, and have now hidden themselves at the tTemarr Family summer villa. A secluded location, difficult to reach, and hopefully not found, it also gives us time to recuperate and try to find out information on what has been happening on the homeworld. KhreRiovtRex -> BEGIN SIM KhreRiovtRex -> BEGIN SIM KhreRiovtRex -> BEGIN SIM KhreRiovtRex -> :: Sitting on the sofa across from Laehval and tKsa:: Koga S'Bien -> ::quite possibly still sleeping after instructed to take a rest:: M_K_tKsa -> ::elbows on her knees, leaning forward:: Laehval tTemarr -> I should probably go have a look at the communications array and see if we can get it working. ::She downed the last of her drink, nose wrinkling as she glanced about the room and another memory surfaced.:: Any particular area au think we should focus on first? KhreRiovtRex -> normally I'd say the military bands, but let's find out what the general population are hearing. If we have to blend in somewhere, we want to be sure to be on the same "knowledge scale" as they are KhreRiovtRex -> Morgana, do you think that there would be any use trying to pick up information from hospitals? Numbers of casulties and such? Lerak trPexil -> :: Is upstairs resting in a room he was told was Laehval's. He dared na touch anything, simply lying on the bed to get over his poisoning :: KhreRiovtRex -> (omg, he's going to drool on her pillow) Lerak trPexil -> :: It did not take him long to fall asleep. It had been rough day, na, make that a rough mission entirely :: tAehjae -> :: also taking a rest period as ordered.:: KhreRiovtRex -> Do you need any assistance? Lerak trPexil -> :: He dreamt of several things, notably a punch from Laehval. It caused him to stir in his sleep, a breath of a wince from the past pain. :: Laehval tTemarr -> Na, I think I can manage for now. If I did, I would nudge tr'Pexil out of my bed, na matter his condition. M_K_tKsa -> ::frowning a little, thinking:: Ie and na. If there was a large incident in localized areas, I might be able to find information from the civilian hospitals to give us a picture of what's going on. However, if there was na such incident...::shrugs:: let's just say civilian hospitals do na have the same reporting requirements as the Galae. KhreRiovtRex -> Alright then miliatry bands are probably jammed and scrambled. They may be looking for signals trying to link in. I think the civilian news is the place to start then Leah. Lets see what they're being told, vs what we already know Lerak trPexil -> :: Dreamy: Then the time in the shuttle, the time in the office, the punch to the jaw, the shuttle, the office, the punch...shuttle office punch... pop :: Lerak trPexil -> :: Pexil got up :: Ugh... this will na work.. so tired. :: he looked up at the ceiling :: Lerak trPexil -> :: He sat up in the bed :: Laehval tTemarr -> I think that would be easiest to manage, to start. Let me see what I can do and we will go from there. ::She rose from her seat and set her glass aside. For a moment, she glanced to the stairs that led upward and then walked to the ones that led down, traveling to the sub-level where the equipment was stored.:: tAehjae -> :: snoozing away:: Lerak trPexil -> :: The dream woke him, the curiosity of the room kept him up.. could na hurt to look... he stood up to look around :: Koga S'Bien -> ::Fast asleep as well, really did need the shut-eye:: Lerak trPexil -> :: The room was laid out simply enough, but seemed to have remained untouched for decades :: Laehval tTemarr -> (( Don't break any of my trophies. I'm very proud of the 13th place ribbon for the three-legged race. )) M_K_tKsa -> ((LOL)) KhreRiovtRex -> ::turning to Morgana:: Are you ok? Did you imbibe any of the poison on the station as well? You've been very quiet KhreRiovtRex -> rofl! Lerak trPexil -> :: He did see a trophy: two ravens attached at the leg, looking rather sullen. Seemed to be some race from a camping expedition when she was very young :: M_K_tKsa -> I'm fine. tr'Pexil warned me before I had the opportunity to partake. I'm more embarrassed for him than anything. The poor man. Lerak trPexil -> :: Seeing her name etched in metal reminded him of something in her office, now his office, also with her name on it. The memories were strong at the moment, sadly the wrong time for these kinds of things :: M_K_tKsa -> Yes, I'm sympathetic. And if au tell any of the rest of the crew I will y'ya au. Lerak trPexil -> :: He felt dizzy, and held himself against the wall with one arm :: Laehval tTemarr -> ::After several minutes working downstairs, some of the consoles in the house bleeped and began to run through their initial bootup.:: Lerak trPexil -> :: He looked over the other items on the shelf, reminders of what seemed like a happy time for Laehval. He never really asked her about her past, before the Talon, before the Galea. He knew she was at odds with her parents, but did na know the origin story :: Lerak trPexil -> :: He moved on, one hand on the wall holding him up, the other acting like a ISD scanner :: Lerak trPexil -> :: Laehval would probably kill him for even looking around, after all he got a peek at her personal records when the computer on the Talon has some serious issue. :: tAehjae -> :: rolls over and takes a deep breath :: Koga S'Bien -> (No peeping at Laehval's diary ) Laehval tTemarr -> (( Like he could crack the encryption on it. Ha. )) Lerak trPexil -> :: There, on a lower shelf, laid a book of some kind.. paper? Lerak trPexil -> :: Pexil figured she always had a technological method of recording her thoughts.. the urge to lift a page was great :: Laehval tTemarr -> ::Laehval emerged a moment later and immediately went to the house's main console that was located between the sitting area and the kitchen. Chewing on her lower lip, she accessed the command structure to do a bit of rerouting.:: KhreRiovtRex -> :: looks at her and grins:: Now you are starting to sound like yourself Lerak trPexil -> :: He went to the door a remained still for a listen...no one was going up the stairs :: M_K_tKsa -> If au say so. KhreRiovtRex -> I'm going to go see what's in the storerooms, and look into making some sort of meal KhreRiovtRex -> Any requests? Lerak trPexil -> :: He went back to the tiny notepad, held himself against the wall and pryed open the first page.. it read...:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Nothing. He lifted another page. Still nothing. He freed his hand from the wall and picked up the notebook... Nothing...on any of the pages. :: How odd. :: He said aloud :: KhreRiovtRex -> (Morgana, how are you on repairing broken fingers if he gets caught with her diary)? Lerak trPexil -> :: The notebook had no words on it, nothing at all, but the signs of being used, cared for... confused, he placed it exactly how he found it :: tAehjae -> :: wakes up and crawls out of the bed:: M_K_tKsa -> ((Um..Not much in the way of medkits where we are....might have to stay broken)) Laehval tTemarr -> I'll eat anything at this point. ::She usually did well ignoring her rumbling stomach, but she hadn't eaten in a while.:: t'Ksa, au may want to come take a look at this. I have a few feeds coming in on the emergency medical channels. Lerak trPexil -> :: He sighed, both disappointed and relieved at the same time. He turned to look at the bed, which seemed more inviting than before :: KhreRiovtRex -> I'll take care of it... M_K_tKsa -> I'm na that hungry, yet. Whatever is available is fine with me. ::gets up and heads to t'Temarr's work area:: What is it? KhreRiovtRex -> :: She'd been living at home for about a year and even with the cooks around, she often preferred to make her own meals, and honestly, Var'lon enjoyed it too.:: Lerak trPexil -> :: He plopped back on to the bed, thinking of how inconsiderate his sister would think of him right now. This was short lived as he now was hungry.. must be a good sign :: tAehjae -> :: walks out of the room she was sleeping in and heads towards the stairs:: Lerak trPexil -> :: He stood up and headed back downstairs :: tAehjae -> Jolan tru, Pexil. How are au feeling? Lerak trPexil -> :: t'Aehjae walked ahead of him. Perhaps she had the same idea :: KhreRiovtRex -> ::sighing remembering that last time he'd been snitching fruit from her unbaked pie and she swatted at him, almost forgetting the cutting blade she held and sliced his sleeve. He was lucky shie hadn't put it through his hand:: Lerak trPexil -> I am still feeling...'off' but I think I'm improving. Laehval tTemarr -> It mainly looks like local news, but it isn't good. Casualties from all sectors and a high volume of fatalities from an unknown chemical agent. Koga S'Bien -> ::wakes up and heads for the sonic shower: Lerak trPexil -> I was na looking at anything in there. :: he stopped for a moment :: KhreRiovtRex -> :: heads into the pantry and stars gathering the items she needs:: tAehjae -> Did someoi say au were? Lerak trPexil -> Na, no io said I was.. Are au hungry? I can cook. :: rounds the corner to the kitchen :: Lerak trPexil -> :: Goes to the kitchen to see what is available :: M_K_tKsa -> All sectors? ::squinting at the screen:: That's larger than I would have expected ::now she really doesn't have the stomach to eat anything:: tAehjae -> :: moves into the main area where tKsa is:: Where is tRexan? KhreRiovtRex -> ::puts the items on the counter and pulls out some bowls:: Koga S'Bien -> ::steps out of the shower, changes, then heads downstairs:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Looks in the cool storage for proteins to fix :: Lerak trPexil -> Is anyone else hungry? KhreRiovtRex -> :: loks up and sees the others coming in. it will be a bit. I found some pastries you can KhreRiovtRex -> ::turns to Pexil:: I SAID...it would be a bit....not go in the other room KhreRiovtRex -> I am already working on the meal, I do not wish to be rushed...go see if Laeh needs something Laehval tTemarr -> ::She took a deep breath.:: There are some holovids on the public channels as well. Na as many as I would have imagined, but they are out there. Lerak trPexil -> I was offering my assistance, na rushing. KhreRiovtRex -> Out Lerak trPexil -> I am sorry. :: leaves :: tAehjae -> :: moves over to listen to tTemarr:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Was na entirely sure of where Laehval was, nor t'Rexan's cooking :: KhreRiovtRex -> :: irritated that she now lost that last memory of home while she was working.....starts stirring the mix much faster and not as methodically as she had:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Hears her voice and walks over, but not before making sure he had somewhere to crash :: KhreRiovtRex -> :: shoves the bowl onto the counter and turns to look out the window instead:: Lerak trPexil -> :: He started to listen to Laehval :: Koga S'Bien -> ::heads to the living room area:: KhreRiovtRex -> ::signs and turns and picks up the bowl of dough, quickly kneeding it and shaping the breads to bake:: Laehval tTemarr -> ::With the tap of a few buttons, she put the holos on the main screen in the sitting room and what it showed was horrible -- many estates had been overrun, some set on fire, other parts of the city snarled with violence and fighting. And still it wasn't clear who or what had started it all.:: KhreRiovtRex -> TWO MINUTE WARNING M_K_tKsa -> ::drumming her fingers on the table:: I'm wondering if the Bureau of Epidemilogical Research has been tracking outbreak and have identified where it all started. ::pausing:: But get into those records.... Lerak trPexil -> :: Pexil looked on, saddened, then wondered if the feed could be diverted to where his parents were :: KhreRiovtRex -> TWO MINUTE WARNING KhreRiovtRex -> Pexil.....au may come back now KhreRiovtRex -> if you want to do something, are you any good at starting a fire in the cooking hearth? Lerak trPexil -> :: Gets up and heads back to the kitchen :: tAehjae -> :: listening and watching::tThere has to be a way to determine what started all this destruction. KhreRiovtRex -> That way...::points:: Lerak trPexil -> I can manage that. :: Goes to start the fire :: KhreRiovtRex -> :: goes back to preparing the other items she planned to put on the fire spit:: Koga S'Bien -> Any luck with the news feeds? KhreRiovtRex -> I want to get this going so I can go see what is happening. do you know how to start a cooking fire or not? KhreRiovtRex -> Menkah, hann'yyo Lerak trPexil -> :: Ignites the fire, and sets it to a cooking level :: KhreRiovtRex -> Cabinet over there, I saw some glasses and dining ware....au may set the table once au clean your hands Lerak trPexil -> There. I cook too, though I normally use a large metal plate:: Laehval tTemarr -> Passive feeds, ie. ::She drew in a slow breath, watching as the picture switched from one area to the next.:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Goes to the sink to wash his hands. KhreRiovtRex -> Have Koga come back, I saw a case of ale in the larder, I think we'll all need a glass or two once we find out what is happening. KhreRiovtRex -> PAUSE SIM KhreRiovtRex -> PAUSE SIM KhreRiovtRex -> PAUSE SIM

RES TALON MISSION BRIEFING 051501.08 - The remaining crew of the Talon that had escaped the Galae Orbital Station had made their way down to ch'Rihan and, through some crafty piloting, have been able to avoid being found and have put in at what they hope will be a secure hiding location. They have just arrived at the summer home of House Temarr, as Laehval knew that it would be vacant at this time of year. Koga and t'Aehjae have concealed the ship in a wooded grove nearby to avoid notice. KhreRiovtRex -> BEGIN SIM KhreRiovtRex -> BEGIN SIM KhreRiovtRex -> BEGIN SIM Koga S'Bien -> ::Carries cardboard t'Aehjae back to Laehval's abode after stashing the RAC in the woods:: KhreRiovtRex -> ::watches Laehval, and reaches over to put a hand on her shoulder:: It will be ok. M_K_tKsa -> Just...be quiet, tr'Pexil, fhaen. Au only have a little while before the toxin works its way out of aus system. Lerak trPexil -> Mmm.. Koga S'Bien -> Sure is nice woods here. ::walks the path back to the home:: Laehval tTemarr -> ::She took a look at the house, glanced at t'Rex, and nodded slightly. Taking a deep breath, she moved forward to the security panel and entered her own credentials. *Access Denied* Gritting her teeth, she entered the override command and deactivated the alarm and automated transmission system.:: Lerak trPexil -> She thought I was having an alcoholic beverage, now I wish I had.. I hate these downward recoveries. :: quiet Koga S'Bien -> ::enters the home, or presses the chime if the door isn't open:: M_K_tKsa -> Um....quiet. ::makes a zip your lip motion to tr'Pexil:: Lerak trPexil -> :: nods and bows his head :: KhreRiovtRex -> ::watched Laeh tense, obviously not having expected the system to register as denied. Laehval tTemarr -> ::The front door swished open in response and Laehval entered the house. The interior was clean, well furnished, and comfortable. It wasn't overly lavish or stocked with priceless artifacts, but was elegantly decorated in practical designs.:: KhreRiovtRex -> ::looked back at the others indicating that they clean their boots before entering:: M_K_tKsa -> ::gives Laehval a skeptical glance as she entered the domicile, didn't know much about her personally before....feeling like she's intruding upon t'Temarr personal life now:: Koga S'Bien -> ::Follows the others inside:: The RAC has been safely hidden. Lerak trPexil -> :: keeping right behind t'ksa as if he was a lost puppy :: Laehval tTemarr -> Feel free to make yourself at home. ::She waved a hand at one side of the room that led into a large kitchen and eating area.:: There should be plenty of food stocked in the stasis units and there are more than enough bedrooms or couches for everyone to have a bit of a rest if they are so inclined. Lerak trPexil -> :: looks for a couch :: M_K_tKsa -> ::frowns as tr'Pexil steps on her heals, turns around and physically steers him with her hands on his shoulders to the nearest couch:: M_K_tKsa -> Sit. I'm getting you some water, let's see if we can flush that stuff out of your system faster. Lerak trPexil -> :: looks mortified :: thousand pardons :: KhreRiovtRex -> ::turns to Laehval:: Hann'yyo for allowing us to use this location. I fear however if we are found here, it could endanger au ..... family. I'd not wish to do that to au, we can find another location if au are uncomfortable about this. M_K_tKsa -> ::sighs, moves her way to the kitchen, returning a few moments later with a full glass of water and a pitcher of more, shoves the glass into tr'Pexil's hand:: Drink. Lerak trPexil -> :: on the couch she directed him to :: Koga S'Bien -> ::Finds Pexil's drunken behaviour mildly amusing:: Lerak trPexil -> :: drinks :: M_K_tKsa -> ::has a plan to make him so hydrated his eyeballs will float, waiting patiently until he finishes the first glass:: Lerak trPexil -> I'm sorry to be a burden. :: drinks :: Koga S'Bien -> ::gets a cool tea drink himself:: Lerak trPexil -> :: drinks more... Ha M_K_tKsa -> Now that we're here....what are we gong to do now? M_K_tKsa -> ::refills tr'Pexil's glass:: Koga S'Bien -> ::wishes he had service like that, as he sips on his tea and looks out the window:: Laehval tTemarr -> ::Laehval took a seat, slumping a bit into the cushions.:: I expect we have some planning to do. Or at least to evaluate our options. Lerak trPexil -> :: nods :: Koga S'Bien -> Do we have access to newsfeeds here, so we at least know what's going on? Lerak trPexil -> :: raises his hand wearily :: KhreRiovtRex -> Indeed. ::turns and sits in a seat across from her. M_K_tKsa -> Keep drinking tr'Pexil. ::stands above him with a half full pitcher now:: KhreRiovtRex -> ::hears Koga:: That is an excellent idea, ::turns to Laeh:: Possible in this remote location to pick up a signal? Laehval tTemarr -> ::She nodded to Koga.:: Ie, we'll have to get the array up and working. It is rarely used out here. Solitude over communication. EvietMahren -> ::enters the home, after having taken a bit to scout the location:: Lerak trPexil -> We need choose a backup location. :: drinks :: M_K_tKsa -> A backup location? ::raises a brow:: Koga S'Bien -> ::Drinks his tea:: Lerak trPexil -> In case this location is compromised. EvietMahren -> ::removes her backpack and jacket, leaving the pack within an arm's reach of the door, and hanging her jacket in a nearby closet:: M_K_tKsa -> I'm guessing au didn't see how we had to get here, tr'Pexil? ::scratches her ear, after all she did try to order him to sleep:: I think we'll be safe for a little while at least. Laehval tTemarr -> ::She looked over at Lerak, glancing between him and Ksa and back again.:: No, he has a point. We should be examining all of our options and making backup plans. KhreRiovtRex -> Koga, au t'A and I know t'Ksa didn't get any rest on the way here, au were busy the whole flight. I want you all to take a sleep break very shortly here. Au will do us na good if au fall asleep when we need au KhreRiovtRex -> The rest of us will sleep when au are rested EvietMahren -> ::slips a small, handheld ISD into her pocket as she joins the group, sweeping a stray lock of hair back into her braid:: Koga S'Bien -> ::nods:: Understood. M_K_tKsa -> And him? ::eyes tr'Pexil as she refills his water glass again before nudging him to drink.....again:: KhreRiovtRex -> Everything squared away out there? I'm assuming tA's making sure the ship is secured? Lerak trPexil -> :: drinks :: KhreRiovtRex -> He looks as if ne needs a bit more rest as well, he's a bit...pale Lerak trPexil -> :: frowns and agrees :: EvietMahren -> We are alone... at least for now. ::said as she rejoins the group:: Koga S'Bien -> That's good. Koga S'Bien -> ::A rest and a trip to the toilet for Pexil:: M_K_tKsa -> He'll be fine after he finishes drinking this pitcher of water and gets a nap. ::scowls at him, thinking that his condition could have been hers if he hadn't warned her about the tainted drinks on the station: Lerak trPexil -> :: drinks :: Laehval tTemarr -> ::She glanced to Evie.:: I know au did na tap into the proximity sensors, so I assume au have your own? EvietMahren -> ::nods:: Ie. A few small devices I keep for a rainy day. Laehval tTemarr -> If au like, we can link them to the house's main sensor feed for a bit of a boost as soon as it is up and running. Lerak trPexil -> :: smiles as he listens to t'Temmar :: KhreRiovtRex -> :: pulled out her own ISD and looked, still noting that there had been na a single communication from Var'lon, home, or Terronix since it has sped off, she really, really needed some intell on what was going on, almost frantic to go ensure her child was ok, but also knowing it's where she would be expected to go. EvietMahren -> Probably a good idea. I am not expecting company, but anyone who drops by now wouldn't exactly be bringing me flowers. tAehjae -> :: steps into the house carefully looking around incase there may be trouble waiting for them:: KhreRiovtRex -> ::knows tMahren hasnt heard either or she would have told her:: Lerak trPexil -> :: drinks :: Koga S'Bien -> ::drinks:: tAehjae -> :: walks around cautously checking things out to ease her own mind that they are safe:: Lerak trPexil -> :: drinks.. :: I'm not sure how much more I can consume. KhreRiovtRex -> Laehval, will it be difficult to pick up that outside news feed? I'm sure it will be very......filtered, but will at least give us a bit of something to work with Laehval tTemarr -> The facilities on this floor at just down the hall. ::Pointing for Pexil.:: Koga S'Bien -> Au might want to just sleep in the bathroom tonight, Pexil. Laehval tTemarr -> Once we get the array up, we should be able to ping most of the major transmission points in the area to gather whatever intel we can. It just depends on how many of them are up right now. M_K_tKsa -> Well, au would na have liked my alternative treatment, trust me. Lerak trPexil -> Maybe a room with one attached..oh? Koga S'Bien -> ::nods:: Hope we can find out what's happening here. KhreRiovtRex -> ::turns to tksa:: Rusty needles at 40 paces I believe was your specialty? KhreRiovtRex -> ::trying to lighten the mood a bit:: M_K_tKsa -> Finish the glass, tr'Pexil. M_K_tKsa -> Leaches and drilling in the skull too. Lerak trPexil -> :: looks at Laehval :: Was your room given a private bath? KhreRiovtRex -> Well, this is not exactly how I had envisioned my retirement to go. I assumed I'd be on the back porch playing with my son.......::shakes head:: I know a few that willl pay for what they've done...if they haven't already tAehjae -> :: shivers hearing tKsas words:: Lerak trPexil -> :: drinks :: Laehval tTemarr -> ::She turned to stare at Lerak and quirked a brow.:: Ie. It is the first room at the top of the stairs if au would like to use it. Be my guest. Hardly my room any longer, anyhow. EvietMahren -> Once the array is operational, I can likely tap into a few contacts to get a better read of the situation. Lerak trPexil -> :: nods, drinks :: EvietMahren -> And then we can see who has paid and who still has a few debts outstanding. Koga S'Bien -> ::Raises a brow:: EvietMahren -> ::glances to t'Rex:: M_K_tKsa -> The officer in OPS....she enbedded a name in the list of supplies she had me sign off on. ::frowning:: Someone she thought we should contact to get more details. What did I do with the ISD? M_K_tKsa -> ::pats her uniform jacket, then finds the pocket she shoved it in, passes it on to t'Temarr and t'Rexan:: Lerak trPexil -> :: drinks the last of the glass and most of the pitcher :: M_K_tKsa -> ::watching tr'Pexil for the tattle tail sign that he needs to use the facilities:: KhreRiovtRex -> ::turns to Leah who had the device:: I hope it's someone we can get a hold of..... KhreRiovtRex -> And not....another spy tAehjae -> :: stands just beside a window peaking out every now and then watching to see if anyone is approaching:: Lerak trPexil -> :: fidgets :: I think I will investigate her room. Koga S'Bien -> You do that. KhreRiovtRex -> tAehjae, au did not get any rest on the way here, au and Koga are to go sleep immediatly, find a place to bed down M_K_tKsa -> I didn't have a whole lot of time do anything with anything. And he ::points at tr'Pexil:: was doing *something* during our conversation...but he'll be no use to us until the toxin is out of his body. KhreRiovtRex -> PAUSE SIM KhreRiovtRex -> PAUSE SIM KhreRiovtRex -> PAUSE SIM

RES TALON MISSION BRIEFING 051501.15 - Talon's away team has taken refuge on ch'Rihan in the vacation home of House Temarr. While they rest and regroup, the team is also attempting to discover the reason for the conflict on the planet. As they dare not stay too long in one place, they must soon decide their next course of action. Who can they trust? Do they have any allies in the area? What has happened to their loved ones and families? With luck, they may be able to glean some information from the public communications array to answer some of their burning questions.

RES TALON MISSION BRIEFING 051501.08 - The remaining crew of the Talon that had escaped the Galae Orbital Station had made their way down to ch'Rihan and, through some crafty piloting, have been able to avoid being found and have put in at what they hope will be a secure hiding location. They have just arrived at the summer home of House Temarr, as Laehval knew that it would be vacant at this time of year. Koga and t'Aehjae have concealed the ship in a wooded grove nearby to avoid notice.

RES TALON MISSION BRIEFING 051412.18 - The Talon Away team has escaped the station in the RAC and, due to some prior planning, have been able to evade those searching for them so far. The Talon, per orders, is in hiding until it is safe to be recalled. At this time, we are headed towards the summer home of t'Temarr's family, as it has been little used and not the season for visiting there. Koga is attempting to have us blend in with local air traffic, and t'Ksa has been dealing with tr'Pexil's poisoning.

RES TALON MISSION BRIEFING 51412.11 - Season 19 The Away Team, after narrowly escaping from the Galae orbital station, is now running to ch'Rihan in search of a place to hide and regroup. Having been poisoned on the station, tr'Pexil is under the care of the Daise Maenak who is helping him to recover his senses. Koga is piloting us along shipping lines trying to blend in and not raise suspicion. To aid in hiding, Laehval has also modified the RAC's transponder so they will not be immediately identified. Because any contact with their family would put their loved ones in danger, the group has decided to head towards a summer villa owned by House Temarr, which would be well stocked but vacant at this time of year.

RES TALON MISSION BRIEFING 051412.04 - The Talon away team, consisting of much of the command staff have narrowly avoided being captured on the Galae Orbital station, but it is unknown just yet whose forces were commanding those that appear to be implementing part of a coup. The Talon, as per orders, was to cloak and immediately leave the system to a previously determined fallback point to await further instruction. The crew on the RAC is attempting to put down on chHavran to find out what's going on and to contact Galae and the proper authorities, (which, in the Khre'Riov's eyes, begins with her husband).

RES Talon Mission Briefing 051411.20 - Intrigue on the Galae Orbital Station continues. Lerak has managed to crack into the computer system and has gained access to interdepartmental memos. t'Ksa and t'Mahren have learned of a surprising contact that might have more information as to what's going on. Meanwhile, Koga and t'Aehjae have cornered an informant that a particular officer has just hauled away under duress.

RES Talon Mission Briefing 51411.13 - Season 19 - The Talon crew has been exploring the Galae Orbital Station and has made some interesting discoveries. Beneath the surface of a polished Imperial façade, an unknown danger lurks. In that regard, the away team has made two recent discoveries. One team has learned that whispers of Othan spies within the ranks have caused at least one station officer to be forcibly removed and possibly executed, though he was known to be a loyal supporter of Galae command. The others have been warned that the station is no longer safe. As it is impossible to tell if the Talon is being fed misinformation or has truly become mired in a political upheaval that teeters on civil war, who are they to trust?

RES Talon Mission Briefing 51411.06 - Season 19 - The Talon’s away team has boarded the Galae Orbital Station and was met by Galae forces. Things are tense aboard the station, though it appears to be under Galae control. The team has been allowed to explore the station, though are more than likely being watched.

RES Talon Mission Briefing 51410.09 - Season 19 - After the sudden explosion in medical and the failure of Talon's cloaking device, an emergency stop in a conveniently placed asteroid field gave the industrious crew a chance to set the ship to rights. Sickbay has now been decontaminated, thanks to the cooperative efforts of all departments. The medical team is busy with transferring all of their patients from the cramped auxiliary quarters to main sickbay. The Talon is now back under cloak and has set course for ch'Rihan. Sensors show both Galae and Othan vessels in the surrounding area, but either could be deadly to the Talon and the Stinger, its escorted prize. Minutes away from arriving at the planet, the Talon must soon decide who can be trusted to aid them and bring about the downfall of the traitorous Othan fleet

RES Talon Mission Briefing 51408.28 - Season 19 - The Talon has just entered the fringes of ch'Rihan space and have no idea what to expect. They, along with the Stinger, have cloaked and are heading in stealthy, hoping to assess the situation before more trouble starts. Sensors show other ships in the area, some Galae and others Othan, but at this point, the Talon doesn't know who to trust.

RES Talon Mission Briefing 51310.10 - Season 18: Livid at having been beamed away from her ship during the bomb scare, Laehval has returned to the Talon to have a few heated words with a certain engineer. With the sensor upgrade installed and functional, the Talon's next task is to run test scans to see if they are able to detect the particular metallic element that is used in the construction of Othan ships. Helm has been given coordinates by the Stonereaver to accompany them to a remote asteroid field where some deposits of the metal can be found. Science has been tasked with aiding engineering in adjusting the sensors and monitoring the ship's internal systems. All of the Stonereaver crew, including the amorous captain, have returned to their own ship during the brief journey.

RES Talon Mission Briefing 51308.29 - Season 18: Crews from the mining vessel Stonereaver have boarded the ship to aid them in recalibrating their sensors and installing the equipment that will help the Talon track down hidden Othan vessels. Engineering and Science have been charged with working together to upgrade their system, while Ops directs the incoming and outgoing shipments and crew. Security is on edge with so many unknown crew members crawling all over the ship. The Talon struggles with making sure that the installation goes smoothly without allowing the other crew too much access to the ship. The sooner the Talon's sensors are working properly, the better off everyone will be.

RES Talon Mission Briefing 51303.28 - Season 18 On the way to ch’Rihan, Talon recently came under attack by three ships of unknown origin that seem to be Tal Shiar prototypes. Talon managed to destroy one, but took heavy damage from the other two. Just as the Talon was about to cloak and run for it, two mysterious ships decloaked to destroy a second ship. The third enemy ship ran and is currently hiding somewhere in an asteroid field. As we resume, Talon is being hailed by one of the mystery ships.

RES Talon Mission Briefing 51303.14 - Season 18 The Khre’Riov is back on board the Talon! The away team has escorted her to medical, where she is being cared for by the newly reinstated Daise’Maenak t’Ksa. The Talonites haven’t made any friends in Othan space, but at least they survived the chase. FOR NOW. S’Bien has been ordered to set course for ch’Rihan at top speed. While medical tries to keep the Enarrain alive, they also ponder if they should insert helpful bionic devices. We can rebuild her! We have the technology!

RES Talon Misson Briefing 51302.07 The Talon has arrived at Othan Prime and has been given codes to the orbiting station facility and offered aid and supplies by Deihu tr'Tronius. Whispered rumors circulating the ship claim that their missing Enarrain has been located. A meeting has been called to discuss the facts of their current situation. All department heads and select crewmen (that’s all of you) have been ordered to report to the briefing room on the bridge.

RES Talon Mission Briefing 51208.30 Security, Engineering, and Science have worked together to scan the Enarrain’s RAC and have found two different DNA traces -- one belonging to t’Vatrix and the other to an unknown male -- proving that someone else was on board and likely abducted the Enarrain. Engineering is in charge of running forensics analysis on the explosives planted in the shuttle, which may yield clues to where they were manufactured. The RAC’s sensor logs have been downloaded to the Talon and are available for security to review. Science has been tasked with running the unknown DNA source through the databanks in hopes of finding a match. The Talon has reversed course and is currently searching for any traces of the ship they know was following the Enarrain's.

RES Talon Mission Briefing 51208.16 The Talon has discovered t’Vatrix’s RAC, but the Enarrain was not aboard. Instead, they found two explosive devices on the shuttle, which they must disable before beaming off or die a horrible, fiery death. Talon waits patiently for them to succeed, though has moved off to a safe distance... just in case. Elsewhere on the ship, the rescued Maenak t’Ksa is recovering from her emotional trauma and has become withdrawn -- even from her mate-to-be.

"State of Mind, State of Being" A joint log by Daise'Erei'Riov Laehval t'Temarr, patient & Daise'Erei'Riov Maec tr'Aieme, Kheinsa (played by t'Ksa) As soon as he entered the building, Kheinsa tr’Aieme blinked several times to acclimate his eyes to the bright artificial light of the medical center before approaching the admittance desk. This was to be his second visit to see the t’Temarr woman, and one in which he hoped he could really form an opinion of her status. Once they got to the meat of the problem, he’d be able to determine if she was able to be rehabilitated, unfortunately, would have to be dismissed from service. Until they reached that point, he’d try his best to remain neutral. He officially signed in, then followed the attending medical officer to t’Temarr’s location. He took his time reaching his final destination so that he could take in the atmosphere the woman existed in. He felt “existing” was the right word too, for this place did not constitute living to him. “She has shown much progress in her physical rehabilitation,” the doctor explained, escorting the Khiensa through the facility, “and can walk unaided, though for only short distances at a time. She still tires easily and needs frequent rests, but this is perfectly normal for someone in her condition.” The medical officer threw the counselor an apologetic look as he led the way past Laehval’s assigned room and entirely ignored the rehab portion of the facility. “Where is she, exactly?” Maec asked, curious why the doctor looked guilty. “Ah... uh... all of this is quite unorthodox, and na sanctioned by the Galae, but we’re in charge of her health while she is here,” the doctor explained. “It started small, au understand, which we were very thankful for as our requests have been on the waiting list for some time now, and when she asked for a larger workspace, I really did na see the harm in it. Only... only, it has grown into something more and... ah... well... au had better just see for yourself.” Waving them past a set of security doors, the doctor led tr’Aieme down a maintenance corridor. He flushed as he threw the counselor another look, but only gestured for him to proceed after opening a smaller door with retinal recognition, disappearing back down the hall once Maec had access. Stepping inside, the counselor found himself in the aftermath of an equipment explosion. Spare parts were strewn across every available surface, hung from the ceiling, and scattered on the floor. There was an open path -- provided that one stepped carefully -- that led around the central tables, but every other available space was occupied by some form of hardware. All of it was medical equipment, ripped open and left in pieces, though it was difficult to tell which were being rebuilt and which were being deconstructed. Seated behind one of the tables, almost buried on either side by mountains of parts, Laehval worked hunched over the diagnostic table. Though she had more color than when he’d last seen her, she still looked quite frail in comparison to the holo-vids taken prior to her hospitalization. She glanced up as the door opened, her hands never stopping in their task. Green light hit each of the contact points of the control panel in her hand, displaying the conductive wavelengths on the small, portable display she had propped up next to her. Each time a reading registered, she would make an adjustment and scan again, repeating the process until she was satisfied. From the amount of data on the display, she’d already been working on the project for several hours. “Jolan tru, Kheinsa,” she said evenly. “Another surprise appointment today?” “I suspect that if it was a scheduled appointment, I doubt au would keep it. I have yet to find any io who cares to meet with a Kheinsa,” He strolled around the piles, picking up a piece here or there and examining it. While he knew what each larger item might have done in their former life, he’d have been hard pressed to explain exactly what each deconstructed item did for the machinery as whole. He frowned at a do-dad here, a gizmo there, or a spring lying around. Genuinely curious, he glanced up while examining a sprocket. “What...is all this stuff? And what are you doing here?” “Ah, this is all malfunctioning or broken medical equipment, which I am repairing or cannibalizing for parts, depending on the state and/or age of the various pieces. Most of them are pieces that the hospital would have had to either scrap or sell for a fraction of the original cost, so it is far better to rebuild and piece together as many functional units as possible while waiting for replacements. Either way, they were of na use to the hospital, so the doctor allowed me to tinker.” She sighed, rubbing the back of her neck. “I hate being idle. It feels wrong, so I asked for a project, which brought me to this.” She waved an arm in a gesture that encompassed the room. “Seems to have gotten a bit....” Maec looked around the mechanical mayhem, struggling for the right word that would not offend the woman. “...ah...away from au.” He wondered if her work areas on the ship were as cluttered as this, or if this was any indication of how troubled her thoughts were at the moment. He picked up another funnel-like device and squinted at it, trying to recall to which piece of machinery it would belong to and what in the Elements it did. “Au miss working?” “It is na that bad, really.” She threw a critical eye at the workspace. “I would normally dispose of the bad equipment that I did na need, but am currently working with all there is available, which means I may need some of this for future projects.” She plucked the funnel from his hand, attached it to one of the other pieces on the table, and gave it a twist. It began to glow soft blue and hum, though after a moment the humming noise grew louder and began to emit a high-pitched whine. Frowning, she disconnected it and handed the part back to him. “That io still needs a few tweaks.” With her hands idle, she was forced to give him her full attention. “I do miss it,” she admitted honestly. “As I said, I hate being idle. I feel... useless with nothing to occupy me. As I am stuck here because of my own actions, I also felt that I should be contributing in some way to those that are here caring for me. I have the necessary skills and they have a need for them. It seemed the right thing to do.” “Aside from missing your work, au sound as if au feel au owe some sort of debt?” He asked quietly, curious what her answer would be. Trying to pull a conversation from her rather than interrogate her, tr’Aieme looked a round for a place to sit. After few twists around, he found a husk of a old surgical monitor that he felt could hold his weight. Sitting gingerly on it -- for he wasn’t completely sure if she’d gutted it yet and compromised its structural integrity -- he then rested his own hands on his knees to brace himself, both in case the machine caved in on him and for her answer to his question. “Do I na?” She pulled one of the pieces from the table and smoothed her fingers down one edge to feel for perceptible flaws. “I owe a debt of honor. My life was to pay for that, but the Elements had other plans. Taking my life was na an easy decision, but I felt it was the only io that would appease the Elements and restore my honor for the acts I committed. That has now been taken from me and is na longer an option. I must find some other way to pay for what I have done. I think this is the start of that. These people are burdened with my care. It is the least I can do for them.” “Sounds like au put a lot of thought into your decision. What made au come to this drastic resolution to your problem?” He watched her, watched her fiddle with things in front of her. “What made au think that to restore your honor au had to extinguish your life?” Eyes downcast, she set the piece of machinery aside and lifted another in her palm. It was a small orb of emerald green no bigger than the center of her hand, resting on a circular base. As she gave it a twist, the orb emitted a soft ‘pop’ and began to pulse vibrant green. She placed it on the corner of the table nearest Maec and gestured. “It is beautiful, na? I have always thought so. And to the untrained eye, it seems functional, but it is na.” Setting another identical orb beside it, she twisted the second to activate it and withdrew her hand. The twin glowed just as vibrant, but pulsed at a much faster rate, steady and even while the other seemed to glow in an almost random pattern. “The first is flawed. Years of wear, of constant use, and unceasing bombardment have caused a misalignment in the central core and altered the structure of the crystal.” Lifting the second specimen by the base, she allowed it to turn upside down in her hand and then brought it crashing down on the table with all her might. As she righted it, it remained undamaged, with not even the tiniest crack or chip in the surface. It pulsed without ceasing, regular and true as before, completely unharmed. “There was a point in time when I could weather such abuse without fail, staying focused on my duty, na letting anyone or anything distract me from what must be done. I was unbroken and functional, as sound within as I was without, grounded in who I was and confident in my foundation. Like the stone, I was na born with this strength, but wrapped it about myself over time, forged from the events of my life until I was whole, sound, and perfect. But years of wear, constant use, and unceasing bombardment took its toil.” Reaching for the first crystal, her hand wrapped around it tightly and she squeezed. It shattered, reduced to fine powder from only a small amount of pressure. She wiped the dust from her hand on her pants, leaving behind tiny smears of green where the sharp crystal fragments had lacerated her fingers. “I was flawed, beyond the point of redemption, a disgrace to everything I had worked so hard to build.” She finally lifted her gaze to meet the counselor’s, not knowing if he would really understand. “My parents did not want me, I betrayed my Enarrain in deed, though never with intent, and I was incapable of maintaining any measure of relationship with those that dared to care for me. I felt I had na other recourse but to give those I had disappointed the peace they desired -- that which I could na give them while I lived.” The Kheinsa, upon seeing the small smears of blood, fished a small piece of cloth usually held in reserve for his more emotional patients and handed it to her to help clean up. “Actually, what au are telling me was the act wasn’t so much that au wish repay a debt of honor but because au succumbed to the consequential pressure of your actions and those around au.” Before she could argue, he pointedly glanced down and motioned to the remnants of the crystal she destroyed in her narrative, challenging her to think over what she just told him if indeed that wasn’t what she intended to reveal. Though she did consider his point as she wiped blood from her hand, she simply shook her head rather than contradict him. The pressures had always been there -- would always be there -- but they became impossible to bear once her spirit had fractured. She hadn’t succumbed. She had shattered. At least that was how it had felt. “Forgive me for prying,” He smiled a bit. “Although it is my job to pry,” he conceded, shrugging a bit as if to say ‘what could he do, it’s the job?’. “But I’m wondering, why do au feel au have difficulty maintaining relationships? A support system might have helped keep the pressures au speak of at a more manageable level. Au are quite obviously a very bright, intelligent woman…” He let his voice trail off, allowing her to fill in the blanks. “I have never been... easy around other people.” Thinking back, she could probably pinpoint the age when she began to withdraw, caring more for her toys and trinkets than the family that thought so little of her. “It was why I became an engineer rather than follow some other vocation. I have an affinity with machines. I understand them. I intrinsically know how they work and how to fix or make them better. I can na do that with people. I do na relate well with others. I know how to run my department, for the basis was always the functionality of the machines, but my crew was an utter enigma.” She sighed. “It is difficult to explain. I am na... I do na always know how to express myself in a way that others can understand. It leads to complications in relationships, hurt feelings, and drama. I could na have that in my department and I did na want that in my life, so I kept others at a distance.” “Have au tried, or is it just a difficulty au wish na to engage in?” “I have been making such attempts my entire life,” she replied, attention shifting back to her work station. “I... others do na understand me, nor I them. Eventually, it became easier na to try at all.” Maec nodded a little, seeing a bit of a pattern, even if she did not yet. “Understandable. After a while it is easier.” He tilted his head, studying the woman. “So now that au have this, for lack of a better description, second chance...what will au do with it?” Laehval exhaled loudly and shook her head. “I can na say. I only know that I do na wish for things to be as they were. And thus far things are improving. I know that my father does na despise me. Even if my mother’s hatred continues to smolder, I know that I shall always have his affection. I do na know where I stand with t’Rexan, only... my father told me of her visit to my home and the things she said to both of them -- things that I have long wished to say but have never had the courage to. And she was here, waiting by my side for me to wake, nearly every day, he said. In my heart, I hope that she does na... it would seem that she has forgiven me.” “It will take a lot of effort to change your situation. Au can na just avoid it or give up. This will be work, t’Temarr. Perhaps some of the hardest au have ever experienced. Are au up to the task?” tr’Aieme folded his arms across his chest and watched his patient carefully. How she would respond, both physically and verbally, would determine the course of his recommendation. The Kheinsa was very good at reading both body language, tone of voice and intent, so it wasn’t just a matter of speaking the appropriate response, but having full intention behind those words. She bit down on her lower lip at what could only be considered a challenge of her willpower, knowing that he was right. She had known it all along -- from the moment she woke from her unconscious state, she knew it would not be easy. His words served to reiterate that. It would be difficult for her, but the Laehval-that-had-been had never backed down from a challenge. A fire burned within her, brighter now for the hardships she’d endured. It had refused to be extinguished when she plunged the dagger into her body and it grew now, angry, enraged, and defiant that he should question her. She knew the path she must follow, difficult though it would be, and she would not balk. Not now. Not ever again. Her chin rose as she turned to gaze at him, eyes reflecting the second spark of life that the Elements had gifted. “I will na falter,” she assured him, her voice quiet but firm. tr’Aieme nodded a bit as he stood. “Interesting. I think we shall speak again soon, t’Temarr. For now, I think I should let au get back to your tinkering.” He was rather enigmatic about what his next steps or recommendation would be - but that was common between counselor and patient. Whether it would annoy the woman or would be accepted by her, he was curious as to what her response may be, but it would not affect much of the conclusion of their meeting. “If au need to talk before our next meeting, fhaen feel free to contact me. I promise au what au and I discuss will remain confidential. And t’Temarr....” he took a look around the room. “fhaen be careful that au do na bury yourself in here, ie?” That last drew a smile from her -- a genuine smile that he had yet to witness until that moment. “It was a pleasure speaking with au, Kheinsa tr’Aieme, as always. I look forward to our next session. Truly.” She inclined her head in farewell, seemingly not bothered by what his decision would be. Whatever obstacles lay ahead, she would undoubtedly overcome, for not even the Elements would forgive her if she squandered her second chance.

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