[Vimyridge] SD941203.11 - Away team Pt 6 - Blake, Saladin, Lox, Wilkinson, Reed, NPCs Balkion & Xoron

[Kylana ~]

[Main Cave]


Marcus nodded to Lox's comments, "Any news on communicating with the ship
Commander?"
He looked around at the group, a little distant so that he could communicate
with Lox without interrupting the meeting.

Balkion nodded toward his counterpart and took notice of the weapons, "You
have no need for those here Sir. Truly who'd be stupid enough to kill the
hand that saves them?"

Nick frowned a bit, "That may be the case, but I'd like to have it handy..."
he said simply, he had the weapon lowered, but within easy reach.  He
glanced toward Doctor Blake once more.  He was there as muscle, as was the
rest of the security crew, they'd help with evacuation, and loading as well
as keeping,

Balkion nodded cautiously toward Reed then turned toward the small woman who
had fallen, "What supplies do you bring?" he noted the lack of supplies on
her person. "And are those suits necessary?"

Cait scanned the area one last time, then took her head gear off. "It was
neccessary outside but radiation levels inside the caves are normal. As for
supplies, they're being off loaded from the shuttle. We have plenty of
everything. Is there anyone who needs immediate medical attention?"

Justin, still near the cave entrance responded to Marcus' question "We
should have communications in a few more minutes.. I had to create a burst
capacitor to handle sending.  We will be broadcasting at nearly 5 times
normal levels to cut through the flares.  They should be able to reply with
no problem."

Kat stood near by watching as Cait removed her headgear debating on
following suit as
she looked over the readings on her own tricorder. She looked around at the
cave  while she waited for the answer to Cait's question.

Marcus kept himself several feet away while he continued speaking with Lox.
"Alright Commander, let me know the moment communications is up and send a
message to the Vimyridge. Apologise for delay and apprise them of our
current situation. We have contact, they seem helpful enough. Commander
Blake is currently assessing the medical situation."

"Will do sir." Justin responded while hurrying back to the shuttle to
complete
the update.

Balkion nodded, "In the far east alcove we have arranged a makeshift medical
station, our supplies are limited as we truly did not have time to collect
all that was needed. There were others who simply got off the planet or
traveled to the far pole which I have not heard from so I do not know their
situation." He said grimly, "Follow me." His hand outstretched and pointed
easterly. "I will take you to those who are visibly ill, it does seem the
illness strikes quickly.

Marcus looked about him, "Lieutenant Reed, please go with the doctor." He
then looked to Balkion, "While you talk with Commander Blake is there
someone I can question and talk to about how all of this started?" He
loosely waved with his hand at the cave interior.

Balkion released a heavy sigh and closed his side tilting eyelids a moment
which for the first time allowed the new federation visitors to see the
unique lavender eyelid colouring. The local civilization was human in
stature though for the most part were somewhat rotund in the middle, their
skin tone was dark as if tanning was as popular as eating and in nearly
polar opposite to humans the very young had grey hair while the mid aged and
older locals had rich tones of varying black, reds and purples. At a quick
glance it seemed the general population lived a flamboyant life; the attire
was shockingly, to say it politely, 'unique'... to say it blatantly it was
bright with to some would be perceived as ill matching colours and
accessories. While Balkion may personally seem subdued he was simply be
cautious.

"When this all started," he finally said after thinking a few moments, "It's
been getting slowly progressively worse. At first we just thought it was
regular solar interference. The Star often sheds tears that in itself is not
unusual; what is unusual is her near rage she appears to have against us."
He places his hands in his pockets, "About a month ago we lost all satellite
entertainment communication."

Xoron nodded his head, "I've heard some mutterings. People noticed the
increased tears started after your people first came."

"How long ago did the rest of the planet become uninhabitable? When did the
others leave for the far pole?" Marcus had so many unanswered questions that
the K'ylana needed answering, sooner rather than later.

He shrugged, "It was somewhat sudden, as the tears got stronger we noticed
adverse reactions, loss of animal life and crops. There was somewhat of a
mass exodus for a lack of a better word. We however belong in these lands
and chose to remain."

Again the big Xoron nodded, crossing his arms and planting his feet as if
daring anyone to try to make him leave.

Nick merely nodded.  Making his way towards the doctor, planning to stay
close enough to watch her back, in the event of, whatever... but far enough
to not get in her way if she needed to work her magic.  He always did like
having a doctor around as it was.  Meant that he rarely ever had to really
perform  first aid, sure he knew how to do it, but he preferred saving a
life
before they need first aid.  Not by administering it.


    Kat frowned at Marcus's request even  gave him an odd look. "Excuse me
Commander Saladin .....but you seem to have miscounted the number of doctors
present." she stated trying not to take it personally as herself and  Jurard
would also follow along with Cait as rendering aid was what they were all
there for. She would  however
stay out of Nick's way things still not back to normal between them though
comforted by his presence regardless.


"I apologize that I wasn't clear Commander Wilkinson. I would expect that
you and Lieutenant Juard would both accompany Commander Blake. I was merely
indicating that Lieutenant Reed should go with Commander Blake wherever she
was."

Marcus fell quiet for a few moments. "Commander Blake, do we know when we
first came to this planet?" He was puzzled, if there was a connection with
humans coming to this planet, how did it fit in with their present theory
that the other planet might somehow be responsible...maybe they had jumped
the gun.

Kat still frowned at that sighing softly keeping the rest of her comments to
herself
while remaining focused on the mission at hand.

Balkion spoke quickly, "You are not responsible. You are not our first
visitors! We are a planet of entertainment. I have heard rumours of some
place called Ri.. Ree... Ratha?" He couldn't quite remember, "They are some
so called planet of pleasure? Or somesuch? They have nothing on us!" Behind
Balkion there was a rumble of cheers and upraised fists!

"Risa..." Nick said, pausing at any looks he'd get.  He'd just shrug.
Yeah.. he'd been there
before... on an extended vacation... before Starfleet.


Balkion thought a moment, "Yes.. Reetha." he reiterated yet again not
getting it quite right despite the correction.

<<TBC>>
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