Posted June 21, 2022, 11:20 a.m. by Gamemaster CockRoach (Gamemaster) (Robert Archer)
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Entering through the pair of sliding glass doors, the air inside matched more or less that which was outside, given the building and area outside were likely fed into the system circulation system this made sense. Walking up to a welcome desk, another female of Sal’s species, looked surprised and a bit confused, seemingly having been quite engrossed in her work for a while she was perhaps so engrossed she had not heard of the Merrimack’s arrival and/or had not expected Sal to arrive. “..Advisor Sal! I....I had not expected your arrival here, nor that..” the secretary eyed the varied away team from the Merrimack, “..that we had alien visitors! I am sorry I guess I got too wrapped up in organizing the school’s recreational planning for the next week!” She said nervously.
Cross noted that she was called adviser Sal and not Miss Sal, so made a mental note just in case they would come to the conclusion about the doctor’s low IQ. She was about to tell them that they were called Homo-sapiens but then changed her mind and decided to keep her mouth shut.
Sal smiled politely, “..It is not a problem, Har…” She said, turning to gesture to the away team, “..These are alien visitors from an alien power called the United Federation Of Planets. Their ship found one of our Seed Pods when they rescued the Alstarian Sleeper Ship we sent back to their home world a few years ago. They are here on a tour to learn more about our educational and cultural values..” she then one by one introduced each of the away team.
The woman it seemed named Har stood, “..Oh goodness! Here I am looking so bland, urgh I should be wearing my hat of station rather then my causal wear one..” She said rambling. The woman was referring it seemed to her tin foil like pointed hat that everyone on the station wore. If one squinted they could tell that this hat was a bit less shiny and of ‘quality’ then say the one Sal wore currently.
”..It is quite ok Har. Relax, you always get too nervous when you meet people like this about your fashion..” Sal said in a friendly manner. This seemed to calm down Har a bit and she nodded her thanks.
When you meet people like these? did that mean they had met others and if so who?. Cross also wondered about the tin foil hats ,she guessed the higher a ranking person was the shiner the hat would be.
”..Of course,” She said clearing her throat slightly to start over, “..I am Har, my position here at the primary school facility is to organize many recreational activities that will challenge our youth in both physical and mental capacities while still being something that will be ‘fun and engaging’ for them..” she explained.
GM CockRoach
The female doctor felt she had to ask ‘’ I believe its essential for the sake of the children’s future ‘’ Cross paused ‘’But what if a child is not capable in one or both capacities, are there any other teachings or instructions especially for individual pupils or small groups who fail?’‘.
Cross CMO.
”..I assume you mean to ask what if a child in the primary schooling or otherwise is not up to the usual educational or physical testing? In that case then they are either given support classes to help bring them up to the level of physical, mental, or social levels they need. Or failing that they are then given long term support services to make up for their struggling points and succeed where they are strong. Does that answer your question miss?” Har asked.
Lance was listening to what cross said. She was right and he was curious of the answer. He will only step in if she goes to far or say something to embarrass there host.
Lt. Lance Del Wolf (COS)
Joe winced at some of the things Cross was saying. They were after all visitors. He understood her concern for the children but still. One didn’t go to a new friend’s house to try out their new meatloaf recipe and then complain that their children’s hands weren’t scrubbed. He was beginning to feel more and more penned in by the minute. Joe saw that Lieutenant Del Wolf seemed to be staying close to Cross. He hoped that the young man had tact. For if he sought to stifle Miranda, he might find himself wishing he were battling a couple of Klingons with himself armed only with a matched set of ramen noodles.
Lt. Cmdr. Joe Milligan XO
Cross caught the Cmdr wincingly Lance was still holding her arm and she was about to lose it .Instead the doctor closed her eyes to shut every thing out while trying to figure what was wrong with the questions asked to Sal. Where the others taking every thing said at face value, irrelevant ,unimportant or unworthy of consideration that they were either not being told the whole truth or skipping what Sal considered unimportant and not worth mentioning.
Cross CMO.
Based on what Har was saying it sounded like a lot of thought and help had gone into teaching the children on this Habitat. Everyone was obviously expected to pull their wait given the limitations of the life style of the habitat and its people. But even those who fell short of what might be considered ‘normal’ or ‘average’ were still given every chance to succeed in what area they were able and to contribute as a whole. It was not a perfect Utopia by any stretch but it was still darn close all things considered!
GM CockRoach
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