Posted by Gamemaster Kenson Koh (Gamemaster) in Red Sqd: Antioch - Village Surveillance

Posted by Commander Jason Harn (Executive Officer) in Red Sqd: Antioch - Village Surveillance

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Ael Khev (Pilot, Grn Squad) in Red Sqd: Antioch - Village Surveillance
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SNIP
Toki reminded Ael of his oldest nephew, always curious. “Yes. And it’s my job to tell that one” he pointed at his fighter “where to go. The other ones,” he indicated a drone “get their orders from someplace else. Hey, when the noise was still loud, and you were still going to school, what were you learning?”

-Lt(j.g.) Ael Khev, Apex

“We learn to count and read and arithmetic,” said Toki still distracted by the flight machines. “We also lean about the plants we grow and the animals we eat. As we grow older, the teacher said we would learn how to build houses.”

GM

The COS began plotting their next course of action. If the locals were unaware of these tunnels it was best to keep it that way. He tapped his badge.

=^= COS to Olinski. The locals may not be aware of these tunnels. We have discerned that they were built using material from the planet itself, but the builder is unknown. At this time, I don’t believe there would be any benefit heading deeper into the network. Mr. Kolar has already gained access to the network and there are no life signs down there. At present a native child has entered the cave. We are going to return him to his village and report back =^=

Ch’zaolrirh looked back at Papa Bear, “I think its time to get the fighter wing out of here before more visitors show up. I would check with the CAG to see if you ought to maintain a patrol. I’d like to take Ael along to the village. He seems to have made a connection with the boy. Any ideas on what to do with his bird in the meantime?

COS Ch’zaolrirh

“Da,” Papa Bear replied, “I will have Olinski transport down other pilot to fly bird back for Apex. Then contact Ricochet to orders.’

Ael glanced back at Ch’zaolrirh. He turned back to the boy. “Tell me one last thing Toki. Why did the noise stopping mean you and the other kids didn’t have to go to school anymore? Back where I grew up, a place called Ch’Rihan, we went to school every day, conditions didn’t matter.” He smiled. “Teachers were strict like that.”

-Lt(j.g.) Ael Khev, Apex

“Oh. We went to school like before. I saw things flying that I didn’t see before. I wanted to know what they are. So I left quietly. Praa saw me; Praa’s my friend that sits closest to me. Praa’s scared of the teacher and didn’t come out when I did. I don’t know why I suddenly was brave enough to run away from school but before, I was not that brave.”

GM

As the Russian made his way back to his bird, he received orders from the CAG for Banner and himself to continue to patrol the planet. The next call was to the ship and a moment later there was another pilot materializing next to Apex’ fighter.

Papa bear climbed into the cockpit and fired his bird up. =^=Red three (Banner), as per Ricochet’s orders, you and I, we continue to patrol planet, take out any repair drones we find, da?=^=

Papa Bear (pilot)

Responding to the order given, Banner exclaimed, “Alright....give me something to shoot at and I will show you liberty!” It was clear that Banner wanted to ‘fire his weapons’ at whatever needed to be blown up.

Banner

As the fighters left, Ael stopped asking Toki questions for a moment to let him enjoy the view. “We noticed something about the noise. It makes people do what they’re supposed to. So when it stopped, the real you came out. An explorer.” He looked at the remaining landing party. “Hey, these are my teammates.” He pointed to each in turn, introducing them by name without rank. He stood up. He whispered to Ch’Zaolrirh “Let’s keep this non-military.” He looked down at the boy and said “Toki, you think you could take us to your village?”

-Lt(j.g.) Ael Khev, Apex

“Ok. They will be excited to have visitors like you!” he said excitedly.

Ch’zaolrirh knelt down for a moment and waved at the boy. He matched the motion of his hand with a wave of his antennae. It was a silly party trick, but it generally went over well with other species, “Hi there Toki, you can just call me Thell. Its my job to keep people safe.”

The COS allowed the boy to get acclimated to the group. They would leave the cavern on his mark.

COS Ch’zaolrirh

Toki’s eyes widened with Ch’zaolrirh’s wave. “Cool!’ he said. “Hi Threll. Is it dangerous in here?”

GM

The Andorian nodded, “Without any adults it can be… but it is mostly empty anyway. You’d have a better time exploring outside.” He stood up and put his hand out. “It looks like you will have to lead the way to the village!”

COS Ch’zaolrirh

Toki showed a little disappointment that he had to leave the cavern. However, he was not about to disappoint these cool people who could fly in their vehicles. He led them out of the cavern and about another 40 minutes later, reached his village.

“Toki!,” shouted an elderly lady from afar. “Where have you been? You should have been in school! Where did you go?! What did you do?!”

Her shouts caught the attention of a few adults who looked up to see Ch’zaolrirh.

“Who might you be?” one of them asked quietly. He seemed nervous and anxious. “Did you find Toki? We are grateful for your help.” His voice told the COS that he was afraid.

GM

“We’re scientists. Explorers.” Ael said. Close enough to the truth, given Starfleet’s mission statement. “We were exploring a cave tunnel nearby. Toki wandered in, we talked to him, how he happened to be in such a place, if he was ok, where he came from, all of that. And then we thought he’d be safer if he had an escort home. Enough adventure for one day.” He looked at Toki. “Which house is yours?”

-Lt(j.g.) Ael Khev, Apex

R Smith AKA Jason Harn

Toki pointed out in the direction where the elderly lady was. The man who spoke looked relieved, “I am sorry. With all the strange things that has been happening, we cannot be too careful.”

GM

“Go on home Toki. Never stop exploring though, but try to stay safe.” Ael said. “That’s completely understandable. A village like this, you can never be too safe. Especially with the children. I’m Ael Khev, by the way.” The Romulan smiled.

-Lt(j.g.) Ael Khev, Apex