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Post by Dr. Stephanie Rendino on Feb 24, 2017 15:08:21 GMT -5
Stephanie sipped gently from her bottled water, her old heart fluttering some as she looked over the screens on her hastily set up desk. She and her daughter had worked very hard to gt the basics arranged and constructed, the Starfleet task force assigned to protect them were driven and well motivated. She admired them and their work ethic, she had missed this type of field research so much...to work with so many dedicated people in so many fields...all working towards one goal...
...exploration...
Even those charged with tier protection working hand in hand and side by side with their scientific co-workers...as it had been...before...her accident. She felt faint, dizzy and had to set her hand on the desk to steady herself. She knew her daughter was worried she was pushing herself, concerned that she had not yet fully recovered...but this was her one chance...to do things right...to make ammends..
"Mom?"
Stephanie turned..offering a proud warm smile to her daughter as Liz walked over to help ease her into her chair.
"Okies...so pushing yourself again." Liz scolded. "Marzz and I warned you if you did so...I was to head back immediately to Utopia Plantia...with you in tow"
Stephanie chuckled softly. "Do not try and blackmail me dearest...if i am to be in tow... your Lion woul dhave to come out here himself to do it now"
Liz giggled. "You think he will not if you do not get the rest you need? Shall we put that to the test Mom?"
Stephanie waved her hands in playful defeat "No no no I know better...i made a deal I intend to keep it..." She eyes Liz "You know i used to put you in time outs..."
"Yes and i still fear you..." Liz said handing her the water bottle though her tone was warm her eyes held a daughter's concern. "Now drink this or i will have to kill you."
Stephanie complied and then chuckled. "I have been going over your work...." she looks up. "Did you get the lady I requested to help you?"
"Surely did Mommy-o...she is on loaners for the next two weeks off of the Sentinel...class act..and can take care of herself...I've read a few pieces of work..we will get along just fine.."
Stephanie nodded..."Call her up here will you..there is something i want you and her to take a crack at..."
Liz smiled and summoned a guard "Hey go fetch Lieutenant Therse Xylvarenn...the chika who is TDY from the Sentinel will ya Paula?"
The guard smiled and nodded "Aye Ma'am...right away..."
Liz went back to her mother and accepted the PADD she was handed.
"I want you two to get cracking on this..." Stephanie said.
"Easy Peasy" Liz said.
Stephanie chuckled. "Its a alien tonal language thousands of times older than the Iconians dear heart..."
"Age doesnt mean a thing Sensei..." Liz smiled. "between her and i will at least set a baseline for speaking to the monolith..."
"Good...an you like this officer?"
"She is good people mother...I take it you wanted to see for yourself?"
"Ive my reasons..."
Stephanie drew a breath and sat back into her chair. She had a few questions to ask this new officer...she wished she had arrived in time to see two others..maybe a third...but for now this was the closest she could come.
The wind gently howled outside of the office shelter as the pair awaited Xy to arrive.
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Post by Lt Cmdr Therese Xylvarenn on Feb 25, 2017 6:51:04 GMT -5
Therese stood up as the guard came for her, hiding her excitement under the slight butterflies from being specially requested for something like this... Whatever actually more precise this is. She was sure to find out soon. It had been thrilling to recive a personal request from her after their last brief encounter.
Even if it meant leaving the sentilel for a short time. Who she worried the most for was Sery. But she had Shanthal, Elusive, Stingray and Krika. She should be fine she thought
She follows the guard to the selected quartes. Making smalltalk as they walked their way. Seeing the beuty of starfleet. Simular ship architecture,uniforms,friendshp and smiles, the spirit that made it all so special.
Ariving at the door the trill was shown in. Entering properly and glancing around slightly before comming to a stop att attention "Lieutenant Xyvarenn reporting as ordered ma'am" a light shy smile on her lips.
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Post by Dr. Stephanie Rendino on Mar 1, 2017 13:08:13 GMT -5
Liz meets Xy and her escort halfway and leads them over to the tent serving for now as the main hub for project operations, happily and warmly making small talk to them both, about the overall digsite and nature of the dig. It is clear despite her usual mode of speaking, that the Commander is quite brilliant, perhaps even gifted with they type of mind that only comes around once every few generations. She does however beam with a familiar pride as she leads Xy into the tent.
As Xy introduces herself she is met by a dignified older human woman, who seems to share many of the physical features of the younger commander. Even their voices are somewhat similar in nature if not just their warmth.
"Oh please...no ranks Xylvarenn, or do you prefer Therese?" The gray haired woman smiles to her. "Or perhaps Xyl or Xy?"
"I prefer to keep it informal and personal on my sights...' SHe gestures to a field chair for Xy to take a seat asns he gingerly eases herself into one with only a slight aid from Commander Razzor.
"I mean truly...think of it...how many doctors, professors...lieutenants and commanders we have all around us." She warmly chuckled and shook her head. "We would hardly get a thing accomplished while spending all of our time trying to figure out just who was addressing whom all the time."
She eased back into her chair as Liz handed her a cup of coffee.
"Before we begin...can I get you some coffee or something else of the life?" She carefully observed her now. "And do you have any questions for me before we begin?"
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Post by Lt Cmdr Therese Xylvarenn on Mar 2, 2017 9:15:46 GMT -5
Liz meets Xy and her escort halfway and leads them over to the tent serving for now as the main hub for project operations, happily and warmly making small talk to them both, about the overall digsite and nature of the dig. It is clear despite her usual mode of speaking, that the Commander is quite brilliant, perhaps even gifted with they type of mind that only comes around once every few generations. She does however beam with a familiar pride as she leads Xy into the tent.
Xylvarenn gladly follows, not being the best at making small talk to the kind of person the commander is, yet enjoying her presence a lot.
As Xy introduces herself she is met by a dignified older human woman, who seems to share many of the physical features of the younger commander. Even their voices are somewhat similar in nature if not just their warmth.
"Oh please...no ranks Xylvarenn, or do you prefer Therese?" The gray haired woman smiles to her. "Or perhaps Xyl or Xy?"
"As you wish" she answers with a faintly shy smile "Xylvarenn is fine, or Xyl in a hurry she adds friendly"
"I prefer to keep it informal and personal on my sights...' SHe gestures to a field chair for Xy to take a seat asns he gingerly eases herself into one with only a slight aid from Commander Razzor.
Xylvarenn takes the assigned seat and watches as the older woman is helped down, wondering where to help or not, for now she lets the comander handle it, but she takes a mental note to be ready to help the doctor at any time.
"I mean truly...think of it...how many doctors, professors...lieutenants and commanders we have all around us." She warmly chuckled and shook her head. "We would hardly get a thing accomplished while spending all of our time trying to figure out just who was addressing whom all the time."
The Trill giggles cutely at the remark, responding with a smile "Indeed! It would no quiet be starfleet without it"
She eased back into her chair as Liz handed her a cup of coffee.
"Before we begin...can I get you some coffee or something else of the life?" She carefully observed her now. "And do you have any questions for me before we begin?"
"A cup of chocolate would be wonderful?" Her voice was a bit uncertain on one hand it would be rude to say no, and sharing ones favorite thinker drink doctors among each other was just standard unwritten rules, but at the same time she really did not want the older woman to get up again for that. "I have... so many questions, But I will wait untill after you have spoken as im sure many questionmarks will be gone by then" she smiles friendly
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Post by Dr. Stephanie Rendino on Mar 2, 2017 14:01:28 GMT -5
Stephanie nodded "Just a moment" She motioned over to Liz calling her in closer "Elizabeth do be a dear and go and find Xaelei, perhaps we should begin to discuss this now."
Liz scowled as she prepared Xy's hot chocolate and came over to hand it to XY. "Mother..the time..."
The older woman scoffed with a soft chuckle..."I will be fine...I just want the three of you working with me on this...nothing wrong with a little girl talk before we begin proper."
Liz smirked some and offered a playful mocking salute. "Jawohl mein kaptain" she turned and winked to Xy before skipping out of the tent in search of Xae.
Stephanie called out after "I can still ground you!" she smiled then to Xy. "So no respect from one's offspring."
"What we have with you three are the ones with the most chance to help open the gateway through the monolith." She nods to Xy. "Go ahead dear, drink your chocolate...you see with yourself you have had direct communication with the device and are a talented physicist in regards to the folds with time and space...plus you are familiar with telepathic communication I believe?"
"Liz my quirky little psychotic was the dear who cracked and translated the Iconian language during her work on the Ayanami many years ago on Defera and worked extensively for Project Salvation in the Iconian archives prior to its destruction on day one of that horrible war....she was responsible for saving most of the data stored there....data you three will now have full access too...we have all of the copies available and a link directly to the new archive."
"Xaelei is one of the foremost scientific experts on such matters, she was according to her captain key in the diplomatic negotiations with the Avyeni during the Adagio's extra galactic mission during the war to their homeworld Akaedyn'kaar. Her work with them and her research during the Iconian war and with the RN-74 crystals will make her invaluable to us as well. The Avyeni have had extensive contact with these 'guardians' as you on the Sentinel call them...and Xae is the leading expert on the Avyeni."
Stephanie's smile slips a little. "Before my ...accident...during my tenure as Administrator for Project Salvation, i too was beginning to study these beings...and their ties to what the call they 'symphony'. I am sure you have met Doctor Spencer...she was to be my research assistant during such research ...given her long history with them...sadly that part of the project was set aside after..."
She draws a breath. "But now...we have a chance to truly put our theories to the test and use such knowledge for a chance to open up a new frontier...a new future for exploration and discovery."
A childlike glint forms in her eye as she regards Xy "Now tell me dear, is this something you feel you can help with...and be a part of?"
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Post by Lt Cmdr Therese Xylvarenn on Mar 5, 2017 12:49:59 GMT -5
Stephanie nodded "Just a moment" She motioned over to Liz calling her in closer "Elizabeth do be a dear and go and find Xaelei, perhaps we should begin to discuss this now."
Liz scowled as she prepared Xy's hot chocolate and came over to hand it to XY. "Mother..the time..."
Xylvarenn accepted the cup with an appriciative shy nod
The older woman scoffed with a soft chuckle..."I will be fine...I just want the three of you working with me on this...nothing wrong with a little girl talk before we begin proper."
Liz smirked some and offered a playful mocking salute. "Jawohl mein kaptain" she turned and winked to Xy before skipping out of the tent in search of Xae.
Stephanie called out after "I can still ground you!" she smiled then to Xy. "So no respect from one's offspring."
The Trill laughs cutely and offers a sympathetic smile "Some things never change. One day you are nursing them and suddenly they think they know best themselves, Yet always they hold such a place in ones heart. More then they ever realize until they stand there in the same situation"
"What we have with you three are the ones with the most chance to help open the gateway through the monolith." She nods to Xy. "Go ahead dear, drink your chocolate...you see with yourself you have had direct communication with the device and are a talented physicist in regards to the folds with time and space...plus you are familiar with telepathic communication I believe?"
Xylvarenn takes a sip of her drink, making a pleasant smile as the sweet taste brings her comfort. She nods while listening with great curiosity, smiling shyly at the compliment. "I have physical telepathy, yes" she nods again "I spoke with the monolith, and she said she is faintly related to the guardians of forever, like distant cousins. If so we could learn so much about them here and use our knowledge of the guardians here. But at first meting, the monolith waas really sweet, motherly and willing to help. only by talking to it we could learn fantastic things, I hope"
"Liz my quirky little psychotic was the dear who cracked and translated the Iconian language during her work on the Ayanami many years ago on Defera and worked extensively for Project Salvation in the Iconian archives prior to its destruction on day one of that horrible war....she was responsible for saving most of the data stored there....data you three will now have full access too...we have all of the copies available and a link directly to the new archive."
"Xaelei is one of the foremost scientific experts on such matters, she was according to her captain key in the diplomatic negotiations with the Avyeni during the Adagio's extra galactic mission during the war to their homeworld Akaedyn'kaar. Her work with them and her research during the Iconian war and with the RN-74 crystals will make her invaluable to us as well. The Avyeni have had extensive contact with these 'guardians' as you on the Sentinel call them...and Xae is the leading expert on the Avyeni."
Therese noods interested as she takes mental notes of her teammates
Stephanie's smile slips a little. "Before my ...accident...during my tenure as Administrator for Project Salvation, i too was beginning to study these beings...and their ties to what the call they 'symphony'. I am sure you have met Doctor Spencer...she was to be my research assistant during such research ...given her long history with them...sadly that part of the project was set aside after..."
"Doctor Spencer is a very lovely woman" she nods.
She draws a breath. "But now...we have a chance to truly put our theories to the test and use such knowledge for a chance to open up a new frontier...a new future for exploration and discovery."
A childlike glint forms in her eye as she regards Xy "Now tell me dear, is this something you feel you can help with...and be a part of?"
Xylvarenn smiles warmly and nods, blushing faintly perhaps... or maybe it is the lights. " I would love being part of something like this, I been longing to communicate with the monolith ever since the battle. There is so much we could learn, so much to explore. Opening a gateway like this could... " she stops and giggles " I am sorry, I get to excited at times. Yes I would love to do this with you" She smiles and takes a sip of her drink. in her mind a faint worry lingers that this person has been involved in project salvation. But with Liz here. and herself. she feels comfortable this is not a shady wet-work, nor will accidentally become one from to high ambition and loss of reality context. The Trill felt comfortable with the older woman. Enjoying her presence. "Thank you for inviting me"
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Post by Dr. Stephanie Rendino on Mar 15, 2017 5:03:08 GMT -5
"Good Dear, we are lucky to have you with us..."
The older woman seemed to sense her thoughts and smiled self consciously some.
"Ahh, my doppelganger's reputation precedes me." She nodded. "I can assure Xylvarenn, I am not one prone to malicious spy work...or in any way wish to ever weaponize what are studying here..." She has a small look of pain in her eyes. "All i seek here is knowledge and...he understanding of how to utilize that knowledge properly."
"However the shadows of our past deeds always follows us...whether we were entirely responsible for them or not."
She sipped her chocolate, her tone even. "It is why I asked for the 22nd of all fleet's to be eventually assigned to their Project...." She smiles wistfully.
"Should we succeed here."
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Post by Lt Cmdr Therese Xylvarenn on Mar 15, 2017 10:21:24 GMT -5
"Good Dear, we are lucky to have you with us..."
The older woman seemed to sense her thoughts and smiled self consciously some.
"Ahh, my doppelganger's reputation precedes me." She nodded. "I can assure Xylvarenn, I am not one prone to malicious spy work...or in any way wish to ever weaponize what are studying here..." She has a small look of pain in her eyes. "All i seek here is knowledge and...he understanding of how to utilize that knowledge properly."
"However the shadows of our past deeds always follows us...whether we were entirely responsible for them or not."
She sipped her chocolate, her tone even. "It is why I asked for the 22nd of all fleet's to be eventually assigned to their Project...." She smiles wistfully.
"Should we succeed here."
Therese smiles sympathetic to the woman "Ma'am... I know how it is to have gone in with all your heart for something you believed in, with no malicious intention. Given your every effort for a cause of good. To then find out that someone above you has... deceived you, that your work has been used for things you never thought the federation could do" The Trill looks rather sad, pained by her memories "That in your devoted service to the federation, your superiors used you and... you have become a villain without knowing it"
She closes her eyes, taking a deeper breath and then a sip of her chocolate "I do not believe anything you did then nor now was... of a malicious or evil purpose on your part. You are not that kind of person. Not then and not now. Yet we always need to think twice to be sure our genuine good efforts are not abused again."
The Trill smiles warmly again, trying to encurage the older woman she does not wish to see sad "But we shall not dwel in the sorrows and wounds of the past. We have a chance to make a amazing leap in the present that will shape our future, a better future. And i'm very happy to be chosen to have a chance at shape that future with you"
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Post by Cmdr Xaelei Arnimane on Mar 15, 2017 12:14:37 GMT -5
Xaelei and Liz arrive together still exchanging banter.
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Post by Dr. Stephanie Rendino on Mar 16, 2017 3:56:05 GMT -5
The older woman kindly yet a little wearily in gratitude to Xy's kind words, yet her eyes still hold a childlike element of excitement as this new project begins to break ground around them. She looks up and over behind Xy as ..
Liz laughed as she finished telling her funny story to Xae "So I ended up hanging on for dear life on the cockpit door as the Xiati hoversled I just hotwired and stole from them is shot forward. Like totally right through the mass of them that we chasing us down!"
She shakes her head giggling to her friend. "And like all I can hear from the cockpit of the silly sled...is Morgan's voice screaming over our armor's coms "God Damn it Liz! No, no, wait, what the hell??! Why are there six pedals if there are only four directions?"
Stephanie rolls her eyes at Liz's ideas of reminiscing as she sets aside her cup of chocolate and with some visible effort forced herself to rise as Xae and her daughter entered the tent. Some tension seemed to creep into the older woman's eyes as she looked into Commander Arnimane's. She drew a deep breath as if deciding to plunge right in and accept fate.
"Xaelei...thank you for coming...and for helping this project move forward."
Her tone is tender with a hint of regret to it as she adds. "You will never now how much your participation means to me personally...thank you."
She gestures some to Xy politely. "I know you have met my daughter ...but have you met Xylvarenn here?"
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Post by Lt Cmdr Therese Xylvarenn on Mar 16, 2017 15:24:25 GMT -5
Xylvarenn seems more relaxed as she notices the older womans entusiasm still remains and the dark thoughts fading from her. As Liz comes back with the other commander she stands up to politely bow her head in respect and remain standing untill the two commanders has taken a seat.
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Post by Cmdr Xaelei Arnimane on Mar 16, 2017 22:53:39 GMT -5
Xaelei mannerisms are composed and graceful, her expressions reveal nothing of what she thinks and feels, though it does not take long in her company for most to get an uneasy feeling, as if her gaze pierces their very soul. Her melodic voice resonates confidence, but also has subtle whispers hinting at secrets left unsaid...
"It is my pleasure to be of service. This is my first encounter with Xylvarenn, but I am acquainted with her and her actions...from what my sister shares."
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Post by Dr. Stephanie Rendino on Mar 17, 2017 6:59:12 GMT -5
Stephanie lowered herself into her seat with a little aid from Liz "Thank you dear"
"No biggie Mom" Liz went over to collect the PADDs and offered each to Xae and Xy and kept one for herself as she hopped up onto a counter and crossed her legs settling in.
"Very well...as you can see before you..." Stephanie explained gently "Is our project's mandate and series of goals....these PADD's have all been currently updated with our Phase One progress to date..."
She shifted some. "Which was clusive of securing and setting up the field camp as well as its perimeter...which we have the crews of the Avacyn and Adagio to thank for that..."
"It also lays out our current plans for the re-powering of the Monolith itself..."
"Your area Cutey Pie" Liz quipped to Xae with a friendly smile. "You are the leading field expert on the RN-74 crystalic power source goodies...you know the zappers and without the zappies ...no go juice for Mono our Friendly Singing Slab."
Stephanie winced a little at her daughter's eccentric terminology. "...yes...ahem...Xaelei dear, you are in fact the leading expert in the field of RN-74 crystalic power...which i do believe will be key in the restoration of the Monolith's powersource..."
"Redundancy is redundant..." Liz was unable to resist. "Xae speaks fluent Lizspeak, Momma-san"
Stephanie shook her head with a weary smile. "Of course once we have power... Xaelei and Liz are both experts in the field of Iconian Linguistics...Though it does appear from Xy's report the Monolith appears to sing a more universal user friendly song..."
"However" she continued. "It would be more helpful to understand its native language which is far older than the Iconians in the event of future problems it may need our assistance in repairing...and to better understand its nature if we ever hope to someday replicate this technology....all three of you...will be key in this endeavour"
"Xylvarenn has already established a rapport with the device...and was present when it was functioning during the conflict that took place here....Xaelei has an enormous experience wth such devices and such contact as well during her long Starfleet career...and well Liz is...Liz..." She smirked some..
"However....before we crack the whip so to speak...perhaps this might be the time to clear the air....speak of any concerns that any of you might have going forward....or ideas on how to proceed you might think are more efficient..."
She smiles. "I like to think of such discussions as campfire discussions....stay informal and toss it around and see if it is where we should go on...even if it is a question you think you should not ask..."
"I want to hear what you all have to say...please."
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Post by Cmdr Xaelei Arnimane on Mar 17, 2017 12:29:32 GMT -5
"I already have some ideas on how to restore the crystal's power and maintain it, but before we proceed with opening Pandora's Box, I am curious of Xylvarenn's exchange with the entity in the crystal and our theories on what the intent...and the purpose of this ruined facility is."
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Post by Captain Elizabeth Razzor on Mar 17, 2017 14:09:15 GMT -5
Liz nodded eagerly as she bugged her PADD and beamed some to Xae.
"Oh I've so got some boffo huge ideas to the origins....and the dealio with our little shop and bop here..." She looked over to Xy then.
"But I am curious about her encounter too...Dish girl..like dish."
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