Posted by Fleet Captain Drudoc Andone (Commanding Officer) in Main Sim - Elsewhere - Mother Son Bonding Time?
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Trax really did not want to talk or see his mother. but he was polite enough to look her direction but not directly at her. He really did not care about the others in the room so far they were no threat to him other than feeling a bit creeped out by there aweness to him. “I am fine.” Trax spoke but wanted to say more but there was too much of an audience. as his dry voice gave hoarseness to his voice now. “I never had issues with Starfleet and the Alliance. Sadly they treat me better than you do.” Trax said as a matter of fact tone. He tried to see if he saw anyone familiar in the crowd of people with his mother now. And he knew he was being tortured by her even if it was subtle and pleasant. This was out of character for her even Trax saw that but he did not feel she was controlled in any way. All he could do is look away from her now. He was not in any mood to answer any more questions. As he thought of his Imzadi And the ambassador not knowing if they were alive or not along with any of the crew of the Ark Angel. As he fell deeper into despair as his heart and mind were breaking. He now wished he was dead by now. As one lonely tear fell on his cheek on the far side not being seen by his mother.

Lt Jg Trax Suder- CMO

While Trax’s mother perhaps didn’t see the tear fall her stronger set of telepathic abilities certainly picked up on his emotions and thoughts. Putting a cool hand on his left cheek she turned his face to look at her directly. “..Oh my dear child, you need not worry about your ship mates or....friends. They even now are on their way to Starbase 243 and as I’m sure you would be aware based on what I have read of your ‘dear’ Fleet Captain Andone she will surely want to launch a rescue operation to find you. Well they would be foolish to try to take you away from me now. Especially now that my followers and I have you safe and sound! So close to bring a rebirth of order and enlightenment to Betazed and any who would listen to our words, and it’s all thanks to you my dear little child!” She said cooking in a genuine tone of affection for Trax mixed with pride even.

”..Mistress Suder, the food and drinks are prepared..” One of the younger female Betazeds said where now a spread of small finger foods and assorted wines and fruit drinks were placed. The smell of them was certainly intoxicating to the pallet even with Trax being restrained as he was. Perhaps there was more to learn here if he played his cards right? As it was it didn’t seem important to Trax’s mother that the Ark Angel might return to rescue Trax. Certainly strange to say the least!

GM CockRoach

“What do you mean Mother?” Trax was more confused by this now. “I am banned from Betazed because of you and the Matriarch and their staff. That’s why I was not on Betazed. I was refused my freedom to choose and the control of my body and property.” Trax said softly as not to anger her. He was scared beyond scared. “As for the crew, they will go on without me. But I have lost everything now No imzadi and… ” as he stopped not saying much more she apparently had gotten through his shields so he could not hide anything from her. All he saw was the acolytes or her followers. “The Cardassian doctor and Orions violated me and now I have no control of my life. I am now a puppet for your amusement now. I am surprised they did not place me in Stasis or Placed me in suspended animation. So you can have me on display without a whine or whimper.” Trax said trying not to get mad again. As he felt truly lost and alone now. He was surprised he was not naked and prepared for storage. As the new coming of Betazed new holy relic.

Lt Jg Trax Suder - CMO

There was a moments pause at Trax’s words, before his Mother replied. “..You would be right, you were banned because of me and SOME of the matriarchs. But I think you are over stating the truth of the events. Yes I did this because of my....at the time…selfish reasons of controlling and disapproving of your choices of how to pursue your life and love..” She said then gently cupped his left cheek and stroked it lightly with the silken gloved hand. “..But oh my little boy, so much has changed in the past year that you have been so far from home, so far from Federation contact! There has been an ......enlightenment in my mind, a .....truth realized. My followers and I have discovered something so wondrous of our own past! It is something that transcends choices of who we love or why! Something long buried and forgotten by our culture which has grown so closed minded in its own right, blind to what we truly could become, not just Betazed no! But in time all who might follow and believe!” She said turning to wave both arms in the air as if embracing something only she might see. The action seemed to inspire her followers who made a lower raised arm gesture but with no less enthusiasm of belief and fanaticism.

Turning then back to Trax, she continued, “..You speak of the Orions having violated you! They have done no such thing other then to ....bring you here, a kidnapping yes, but nothing otherwise so horrid. As for the Cardassian doctor you met, and his little tests those were to ensure your safety! Again much has changed in the past year, you see a small disease has broken out on Betazed and our colonies, mostly effecting those who take loved ones like yourself..” She said moving over to the medical table and picking up a PADD to read over it, then smiling, looking longingly to Trax, “..I’m happy to say you were not one such effected. A good thing too, as had you been your own fellow Betazed ship mates might be in serious trouble by now! The effects of this nasty virus cause the mind to decay over time, a slow thing at first, forgotten thoughts or moments, later insanity and loss of ones higher brain functions. But worry not, thanks to my followers are the support of many fine medical professionals who believe in our work we are on the cusp of finding a cure!” She said.

Setting the PADD down then she returned to Trax’s side, “..Oh my dear boy you speak of me once more controlling you! Tsk tsk, you are so blinded still, so scared. My own fault in part perhaps yes. But in time you will see how that has changed, you are no puppet, no thing for amusement as I explained, you arent some....how did you think it? A some ‘holy relic’?” She said with a soft smile and laugh, “..No no my dear boy you are nothing like that at all! To sum up why I brought you here it was to help you as I said, to protect you from this nasty disease as any parent should, and to give you the chance to listen to our discoveries this past year of a rebirth of life, one free of dependencies of who we love or why, a level of life beyond simple pleasures of the flesh or of our primal selves. If I let you down from this table, will you not join me for a meal? I’m sure you are no doubt famished, and full of questions now. If you behave and do not make trouble we can talk like civilized people, so what say you?” She asked.

GM CockRoach

Could this be a made-up condition of her mind to give her purpose and life? To give her a reason to kidnap me and hold me against my will. Or is there a real condition that is playing the betazoid homeworld? Trax thought it over he preferred to be freed and try and have an open mind about this if there is a situation on Betazed it has to be restored to healthiness. Before he spoke. “I guess I prefer to be off this scientist’s table. I would find it more comfortable to sit or stand something better than being restrained. Besides where would I go I am more than surrounded by your followers and the onions and their slaves. But I won’t apologize for anything.” Trax said calmly as he could trying to fill himself with some inner peace and calm. Even if he was released he still felt trapped and alone.

With nowhere to run or hide from anyone. no privacy. No love no future now. As he waited there unwillingly waiting for a release or her to have her Cardassian dog take the seed she wanted from him and place him in another type of cage. theses were other stray thoughts that caused him to worry but did not try to show it. As he waited to see what would happen next.

Trax Suder - Lost soul