: Posted by Ensign Rana Ketchum (Scientist) in Governor's Mansion-New Shanghi (Main Sim)
: : Posted by Captain Eos Dyne (CO) in Governor's Mansion-New Shanghi (Main Sim)
: : : Posted by Lieutenant Ayla Sharise (Counselor) in Governor's Mansion-New Shanghi (Main Sim)
: : : : Posted by Mouse of Nevermore (Gamemaster, GMT) in Governor's Mansion-New Shanghi (Main Sim)
: : : : : Posted by Lieutenant Jonas Black (Chief Medical Officer) in Governor's Mansion-New Shanghi (Main Sim)
: : : : : : Posted by Captain Eos Dyne (CO) in Governor's Mansion-New Shanghi (Main Sim)
: : : : : : : Posted by Mouse of Nevermore (Gamemaster, GMT) in Governor's Mansion-New Shanghi (Main Sim)
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: : : : : : : : Finally the distant whine of Impluse engine's could be heard over the horizen, long before it source could be seen visually. Out among the clouds a small speck glinted in the sunlight that hit it, as its Pilot veered theatrically through a hole in the cloud coverage. By chance allowing an observer from the city to see it the moment it came through like a diamond, bright and brilliant. Another moment later a second diamond just as bright popped out of one of the many cloud's and the duo sped onward at fantastic speeds, as if in a magical Waltz. Diving, turning, veering, and sharp turns abounded, as if they had no other purpose but what they were doing. But as the neared the City, an Observor could rightfully tell now with his naked eye that they were seeing two rather large Shuttlecraft and that they did have an apparent desination, the Governor's Mansion. As grew ever closer, the pilots seemed to have stopped 'playing' and were now coming in on a loose formation that was expertly done, regardless of any shenanigans prior.
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: : : : : : : : Finally, after more then three days the Out-worlder's rushed journey of restlessness was over and the People of New Shanghi could breath just abit easier. A few minutes more and finally the Shuttlecraft were gently lowered and rested on their landing struts as if they were only graceful birds landing on a narrow tree branch. Another moment later and the doors at the rear opened down allowing their passengers to disembark.
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: : : : : : : : First out of course was Captain Dyne. He wouldn't have waited anyways not this time anyways. He looked about and took in the view as he had on done on the trip, and smiled, *Place sure is a paradise.* He thought to himself as he breathed deeply of the fresh air and exhaled. He took a few moments to wait while his Officers gathered up, he certainly brought an entourage with him. There was his XO, Counselor Sharise, Chief Greggs, Doctor Black, 2O Romanov, their newest Science addition, Lieutenant Am'tra, and several more Ensigns from the Security and Science Departments. About a dozen individuals all told and they certainly had work to do.
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: : : : : : : : -Dyne (CO) & Company
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: : : : : : : Standing near the edge of the landing area stood a young woman of no more than 25. She wore a simple kimono and flat black shoes. Mei, the Governor's secretary, moved toward the group that disembarked from the flying machines. The soft spoke woman stopped in front of the group and bowed "Welcome to New Shanghi. I am Mei Lynn, Secretary to the Governor. He awaits you in his suites in the house." She said without really making eye contact with any of them.
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: : : : : : Eos bowed likewise as he smiled sincerely upon the Govenor's Secretary, before speaking. "Thank you, if these were better circumstances it would more then be a pleasure to be here. Please, before we head straight on to meeting with the Governor, I've assembled a small scout team and I would very much be gratiful for a guide to take them to your most desvatated and effected areas, while we meet with the Govenor. Is that alright or should I present my request directly to the Govenor himself?"
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: : : Ayla stood beside the captain, with a soft and serene smile on her face, and bowed her head. She took in the place with a keen, practiced eye, as well as Mei and her body language.
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: : : : : : : She waited for a moment while they gathered before saying anything further. Off worlders were rarely here. They knew their trade partners as old friends. These were strangers and Mei was not sure that they could be trusted at this point, but the Governor seemed to trust them so she would obey his orders.
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: : : : : : : Mouse of Nevermore
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: : : : : : Eos hoped he had worded everything right and was trying to be as cordial as possible even though there was much for him to be irritated with. He could tell she was observing him and his entourage very closely, attuned to his own Officers' job of observing them. It never hurt to observe anyone whether they be friend or foe, to gleam even more details then they would verbally let on about. Eos himself was attuned himself to observing them in everyway at his own disposal, even his psionic abilities weren't above use. He opened himself completely and began to scan the Secretary actively for precise sense of her emtions. He'd never lower himself to reading thoughts unless he felt personally threatened, that much he knew of himself.
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: : : : : : -Dyne (CO)
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: : : : Mei nodded "We have a guide waiting with the Governor." She said "If you will come with me." She said, turning to lead the way to the main house. She glanced at Black for a moment.
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: : "Very well and Thank you." Eos acknowledged as he proceeded to follow the Secretary.
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: : : : : It was always hard for Black to get out of the habit of looking at everything like a Marine. It was a bad habit as it made him always look for the bad side of things. He pulled up threat's and watched the angles for ambushes. He surveyed the high ground and wished that he had a phaser rifle with him, before he pushed that thought to the back of his head. He was a Doctor now and wasnt a Marine and a senior officer on the ship to boot. He had to set an example for the young boot's and needed to project calm.
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: : : : : Black, CMO
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: : : : Mei stepped next to Black "You are concerned about something?" She asked him quietly as they walked.
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: : : : Walking into the Governor's Mansion, she led the way to the reception hall, as they entered the Governor, his wife and An Zhao stood. Governor Lei stepped forward as Mei bowed to the group "Governor, Lady, Sir....This is Captain Dyne." She said and then gestured to the Governor "This is Governor Lei, his wife, Chu Hua Lei and the leader of our Farmers Guild, An Zhao." She said introducing her boss and the others.
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: : : Ayla was taking in the cultural quirks and knew that they held to traditional beliefs and practices. And so she bowed as Mei did and didn't speak until spoken to. The Captain would introduce them if it was deemed important, but until then, she would be a quiet observer.
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: : "A great pleasure to meet you all, even through these hard time's. I'd like to introduce my Senior Staff, my XO, Commander Molor, my 2nd Officer, Lieutenant Romanov, the Ship's CNS, Counselor Sharise, my Chief Medical Officer, Doctor Black, Chief of Security Greggs', my Acting Chief Science Officer, Ensign Ketchum, and Lieutenant Am'tra, a very fine Security Officer under Chief Greggs." Eos said as he bowed deeply and introduced his Senior Officer's, as he named them he extented a graceful hand to indicate each in turn. Now he was relying upon years spent in Formalities with the Great Houses or as he sometimes like to refer to it as, Dyne's Court and Ball. He remembered the regal and grace that was expected of them in formal gathering's or in front of guests.
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Lt(jg) Am'tra nodded, as his name was mentioned. HThis was his show of respect, for the gathered people.

: : : : Stepping to the side, she motioned for several of the house staff to bring in the tea service and the delicacies that had been made for this occasion. The staff, made very little noise as they moved through the hall setting out the food.
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: : : : Governor Lei stepped forward "Welcome to New Shanghi. You honor us with your presence and offer of help." He said looking decidedly uncomfortable, almost as if he was expecting someone else to show up at any moment "Please sit, I am sure that you have people that want to see the areas that have been affected, hence the reason Mr. Zhao is here." He said as he took a seat at the table.
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: : : : Mouse of Nevermore
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: : Eos dipped his head in acknowledgement as he took a seat near the middle of the table, knowing that would decidedly be curious and maybe even shocking.
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: : : Sharise waited till the Captain sat, before taking a seat next to him. She noted the Governor's nervousness and had no doubt Dyne did as well.
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: : : Sharise, CSN
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: : "Indeed, Lieutenants Black and Am'tra, aswell as Ensign Ketchum and two additional Officers of Security and Science respectfully, they have been assigned to do our intial investigation while the rest of us are busy here in this meeting. I deeply appreciate you being ready and prepared for this, even if not your whole crisis which is definitely understantable. As we say in Star Fleet, we pretty much do this sort of thing all the time." Eos acknowledged sincerely gratiful, as he smiled at the Governor and his Staff. He most certainly could feel the Governor's nervousness, and was all the more silently rewarded for bringing a good portion of his staff for this intial meeting, all of them there present in themselves made an impact and said something to the Governor. Eos was carefully choosing his actions, measuring their's host's response, and observing there reactions in one of the few ways he delighted, psionically. He wasn't rude enough to try to outrightly read their thoughts, but he could still observe their emotional reactions and their surface thoughts without being conceived as overtly thought reading.
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: : Eos excelled at using loopholes in his own House's rigid Honor code on Psionic uses, there was always a way to skirt the edge or 'thread the needle'. If these people didn't keep a tight control on their thoughts he would be able to sense them without invasion, like a bird skimming the surface of a lake, able to see their reflection if the sun was out. Though Eos had a feeling the culture of these people wouldn't have permitted such a weak minded Governor, but perhaps not some of his Staff.
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: : -Dyne (CO)
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: Ketchum politely shook the Secretary's hand, but knowing this world's distrust of telepaths he concentrated to avoid accidental brain scans. Once the assistant was away from him and occupied with the rest of the Away Team, he let his guard down slightly, sensing the room around him.
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: One of his specialties was anthropology, because his telepathic abilities were acute enough that he could learn a lot about a culture, even a dead one, just by being in an area where they had ever been active. This world was more shielded to him, but he sensed great pride and civility, coupled with some higher-than-normal unease.
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: - Ens. Ketchum (aCSO)

Am'tra remained quiet, throughout the whole introduction and initial greetings. He sensed something in his head, but dismissed it, mentally filing that away, for now. He wondered just how much these people did do, psionically, if anything, though.

Lt(jg) Am'tra, Security Officer