Posted July 31, 2020, 3:39 p.m. by Civilian Urg’tohn, Son of the House of Duroc (Klingon Warrior) (James Sinclair)
Posted by Civilian Brianna “Bree” O’Harra (Head of Mining Operations) in Mining doesn’t happen with whispers… On the surface at the new catacombs
Posted by Civilian Urg’tohn, Son of the House of Duroc (Klingon Warrior) in Mining doesn’t happen with whispers… On the surface at the new catacombs
Posted by Civilian Brianna “Bree” O’Harra (Head of Mining Operations) in Mining doesn’t happen with whispers… On the surface at the new catacombs
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Bree’s momentary angst at not being part of the initial ‘opening’ of the mine was swiftly replaced by a look of impressive acceptance. “Not bad,” she murmured as they stepped in. When K’letn stepped over, she smiled and nodded respectfully. “Lady, I am most impressed. I wish the Federation moved with such speed and precision.” Looking from the choreographed chaos back to the woman. “And no, the drink did not get to me. It was dealing with the formalities of claiming the mine and permissions to open and work it that took up most of my morning. It is good to see you,” she added and nodded once more.
“I hope it wasn’t inappropriate of me, I let B’Ghal ride out with me. Seemed silly to find him another transport when he informed me he was coming this way.”
Bree
Fire Born
HoMK’letn waved off the concern and said “Follow me. Lord Duric is not here. He is finalizing some business with the Police Commissioner.” and she led the Head of Mining into the tunnels. As the followed the twists and bends, K’letn said “Tell me what you see.”
House Duroc
Bree followed the woman and smiled at the question. “I see an atmosphere ready environment where we can start getting samples to see if this is worth the time and effort we put in.”
She half turned to the Klingon and smiled. “And I see enough help here that I wonder if my miners are going to be needed?” She laughed half teasing.
Bree
Fire Born
HoMK’letn laughed and said “Silly human. I mean the rock strata. I thought you were some kind of miner?” and she laughed.
House Duroc
Bree laughed. “Well if that’s what you are looking for, let’s go deeper. Most mines are played out this shallow.” Shaking her head and laughing she headed down a random branch off of the main one, grabbing a hand held lamp and mining cutter from one of the tables as they passed. Once the reached a depth that Bree was satisfied with, she paused and ran the light over the walls. It was still partially lit here, but the lamp made the veins of ore stand out when struck at the right angle.
Pulling her cutter out and chipping a small chunk off in her hand, she looked it over, the light playing from the flashlight over it on every angle. “If this plays out thru the whole system, we may have something here.” She was excited and smiled up at the Klingon woman, but then her face when dark and she scowled, looking into the deeper recess of the cave as Klingons and other races walked calmly back n forth making sure everything was shored up and safe for mining to begin.
“Which begs the question… why did they leave?” She looked back at K’letn, “And who were they?” She didn’t like unknowns. And the fact this mine was in no way played out, yet still abandoned, made her curious about the whys and wherefores of it all. She glanced up at the woman after a moment. “Was anything unusual or interesting found while you all were setting up?”Brianna
HoM
Fire BornBump 7.19.20
K’Letn shrugged and said “Nothing was reported other than a few scavengers. They’re being searched and then disposed of.” in a disturbingly nonchalant fashion. “How far down do these go, do you think?”
House Duroc
“Good… that means it shouldn’t be in too bad of shape.” At the question, Bree smiled. “I’m glad you asked. How about we find out?” She took the light and shone it down the corridor. “We will have to be careful if the air gets thin, or the shoring isn’t still in good condition. But I think so long as we don’t disturb anything, we should be fine.” She was about to turn to head deeper in and she shook her head. “Ok, so I get over zealous. Let’s go grab a hand or two and at least one more weapon, shall we? And let someone else know where we are heading. Hate for us to miss dinner cause no one could find us,” she winked. “I didn’t bring any ale on the shuttle.”
She nodded back towards the opening to see who would join them and if Urg was around to tell. She also decided to record her decision on the shuttle as well as check in with her assistant in case anything went sideways on their search. Or rather, went under.
Brianna
HoM
Fire Born
(At least not stubborn or reckless… in here anyay)She tapped her comm badge, =^=
K’letn tapped something on her wrist communicator and in less than a minute two armed guards, one Klingon and one Andorian, came to them and handed each a small pack. “Water, rations, medkit, emergency lights, tricorders.” the Andorian said. Each if the new arrivals had the same purple stain on their faces.
House Duroc
The arrival of the help, and supplies, before they’d gotten half way back, was a huge surprise. “Well…ummm…” she glanced back at her companion with a grateful smile. “Ok then.” She laughed. “Can you have then notify the base we’re exploring the caverns and will check in by 1800?”
That gave them about five hours to see where the caves led and get back. Seemed like plenty of time.
“If so, once sent, we’re set to go. They joining us?” She nodded to the two who had brought the packs.
Brianna
HoM
Fire BornK’letn smiled and said “Why? Want to get me alone, Fire Born?” and then she laughed. He made a single motion and one guard, the Andorian, took position at the front and Klingon brought up the rear. She looked at Brianna and said “Come, let’s see what trouble we can get into on five hours.”
House Duroc
Brianna didn’t miss a beat, though she did manage to blush. “I thought Klingons weren’t interested in humans. Too frail, I believe I was told.” She smiled and nodded as their escorts took front and back. “But I am sure, together, there is plenty of time to get into … something.” She laughed and followed her guide deeper into the caves.
Brianna
HoM
Fire Born
“Perhaps I’m curious as to how much spirit you really have.” K’letn replied as they began to walk further into the tunnels.
Twenty minutes into their exploration, the Andorian held up a fist and the party froze. His antenna quivered and then pointed to a side passage off to their left. He turned back to the Klingon at the rear and simply gave him a look. Simultaneously, they both set their weapons on the ground and pulled blades. Silently, they moved away from the light and into the darkness.
K’letn smiled in low light of the handheld illumination she carried and put a finger to her lips. She indicated that Brianna listen but remain quiet.
House Duroc
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