Session Start: Thu Oct 20 19:25:03 2005
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20051020.log'
<Katrina`> Stardate: 10-581.10.5
<Katrina`> Location: Cienna
<Katrina`> 6* Venerator, Katrina McCormick, Serena Cran, and Peacemaker are located in a large waiting room in the Cienna capital building, where they will meet with the Cienna diplomatic leaders in order to try to pursue a peace treaty. So far they have been waiting for ten minutes longer than they were suppose to wait...
* Seraphna yawns a little, used to waiting more then expected, that's beuracracy for you
* Katrina` sits there patiently, her right leg crossed over her left leg. Her hands are cupped together as she idlely sits there.
<Katrina`> 6* Venerator seems to be meditating almost, as if he's entirely relaxed.
<Seraphna> "So..."
* Katrina` glances at Seraphna
<Katrina`> Yes?
<Seraphna> "...GOt any playing cards?" *grins*
<Katrina`> You know, I'm afraid I left those back on the ship. 6She flashes a smile.
* Seraphna looks about, fixing her hair a little, which she's pulled back a bit
<Katrina`> So tell me, Sera, how have you been lately? 6She asks her, tapping her fingers against her hands while they're cupped.
* Slasher has joined #taw
<Seraphna> "Been good..."
<Katrina`> Are you and Ariel getting along? Everywhere I look, it seems you're either working on a shuttle or hanging out with her.
<Seraphna> ...I think I am, she has a hard time conveying any emotions though...
<Seraphna> I think it's because no one ever really looked for them from her before.
<Katrina`> I imagine not. Most people see her as a tool to be used.
<Seraphna> That seems wrong though... Alphas were proven and documented to be sentient beings...
<Katrina`> Human history has a tendency to overlook such details in their pursuits.
* Seraphna nods and looks down
<Katrina`> So, what do you think of Ariel? 6She casually asks.
<Seraphna> I like her. She's a very interesting friend to have... almost... well... familiar to me.
<Katrina`> How so? 6She asks her, glancing at Venerator and Peacemaker who silently sit there.
<Alicia> NRP: Ack, NOW here again x.x
<Seraphna> "Not sure... just... that sorta feeling you get with someone that feels like an old friend even if you've never met them before."
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> Hmm.. you don't seem old enough to have really had much to do with the war, so I doubt it's that
<Katrina`> You were in the war, weren't you, Cynthia?
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> Yes...
<Katrina`> How did you come to be a medical doctor and diplomat?
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> I usually try to forget.. the war was very bloody..
<Katrina`> Of course. I didn't mean to pry. I apologize. 6She bows her head slightly.
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> Thankyou.
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> So.. where did you learn your mechanical skills, Sera?
<Seraphna> "Oh... here and there, I've just always been good with machines, it's like they let me know what's wrong... you know doc?"
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> "I guess I do."
<Katrina`> 6* The doors open and three tall, humanoid aliens step through. They have red lines running through their necks which throb every few seconds. They walk over to them and Venerator immediately stands to greet them, as does Kat.
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> *likewise stands*
* Seraphna stands too, fixing her uniform a bit
<Katrina`> <Cienna 1> Welcome, esteemed guests. 6They say in perfect Basic. They all bow before them. "Our esteemed leader will meet with the venerable General Cartwright while we three conduct business with your people."
<Katrina`> 6* Venerator looks a bit surprised, but carefully hides it. He turns to look at the three of them, then bows back to the Ciennas. "I would be honored to speak with the honorable leader of the Cienna people." 6A fourth Cienna appears to lead Venerator away, who turns to the three of them. "I leave it in your capable hands."
* Seraphna smiles and nods
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> *smiles*
<Katrina`> 6* Venerator leaves the room with the fourth Cienna, leaving the three entirely alone with the remaining three Ciennas. They glide to a table, motioning at it. "Please, sit down so that we might talk."
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> *sits down* Thankyou kindly
* Seraphna smiles and nods politely, taking a seat as well
* Katrina` sits down at the table while the three Ciennas move to the other side of the table, sitting down.
<Katrina`> <Cienna 1> Would you take it upon yourselves to have some refreshments with us? 6They ask, opening up the negotations with an offer for food and drinks.
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> I would love that.
<Katrina`> NRP: *by accepting, she starts an intergalactic war. Earth is doomed*
<Katrina`> 6* The Ciennas look pleased, gesturing to the side. A servant appears, gracefully serving drinks to both parties. The Ciennas seem to be waiting to take their first drink as they look at the three of them
* Seraphna smiles and looks to them, making sure she's supposed to drink first
* Katrina` glances at her drink, then looks at Sera and Peacemaker out of the corner of her eyes to see what they do
<Katrina`> 6* They seem expectant, glancing at Seraphna as if she's suppose to do something
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> *watches for a brief moment, then drinks*
* Seraphna thanks them, lifting the glass to cheer them slightly before taking a thirsty sip
* Katrina` takes her drink, taking a sip herself. The drink is alcohol free, but it is sweet, and leaves a pleasant after taste.
<Katrina`> 6* The Ciennas seem pleased, taking their own sips. After a moment, they set their drinks down. "We are honored that you have decided to come visit us. Do you find our planet well?"
<Seraphna> "You have a beautiful world."
<Katrina`> <Cienna> We are pleased you like our world. Would you like more refreshments? 6They ask for the second time, waiting to see the responses.
<Katrina`> We'd love that. 6She chimes in. The Ciennas nod, motioning to their server. This time everyone's drinks are filled again and the Cienna's drink first
* Seraphna smiles and sips her drink
* Katrina` sips her drink, also, then sets it down.
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> *sips and smiles*
<Katrina`> <Cienna> Now, let us begin. What is your purpose is being here today?
<Seraphna> "We're here to attempt to form an alliance between your world and our own, in hopes of mutual benefits in interstellar trade, technology, and growth."
<Katrina`> 6* The Ciennas sit there quietly for a moment, as if soaking that information in. Or out of politeness so that someone else from the Earth side can speak if they want. Katrina, however, doesn't appear inclined to speak right now
<Seraphna> "Basically... we're here to make friends." ^^
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> *would say something, but Sera's already said it much better*
<Katrina`> <Cienna> The Earth is a growing power, but I hear there is political turmoil in your government. A new leader for your people will be selected in two years. How do we know if we entered an alliance with your people, that you will in turn be able to hold your end of the agreement if an enemy appears? 6They ask, obviously not needing to mention the warring Tsivrixshs a few galaxies away.
<Seraphna> "Earth has always kept it's leaders on a limited term of leadership in order to guarantee the opinions of it's people are heard and counted on in our worlds descisions."
<Seraphna> "In other words, the people who come to you with this treaty are our people as a whole, our leader is elected by the people and carries out voice to other governments. The people want a treat with you, and our government will always strive to keep true to any promises we make."
<Slasher> NRP: A treat you say?
<Katrina`> <Cienna> We are a humble people who cherish art, music, and beauty. We have little to offer a growing power like Earth. While it would appear we would benefit greatly from an Alliance, we truly cannot see what you would receive from us.
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> "If we stand together, we can display a strength that will ward away outside hostility, protecting both of our peoples."
<Seraphna> "We have a deep appreciation for culture and the schools of thought... your great intellect, the things you could teach us alone would be valuable."
<Katrina`> <Cienna> You two seem to speak of very different things in regards to us. Why is that?
* Katrina` glances at the two in silence, wondering where they're going to go with this.
* Seraphna giggles
<Seraphna> "Humans as a race tend to have many different priorities and tracks of thought, so often we can be saying something that sounds different, but has a similar intent."
<Katrina`> <Cienna> Is this right? 6They ask Peacemaker
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> "Yes. Humanity is a varied race, but with the same core values throughout."
<Katrina`> <Cienna> Your offer appears to be a good one. Please, allow us to talk amongst ourselves for a moment.
<Katrina`> 6* They stand and move off to talk.
<Katrina`> Well, do you think we did it? 6She asks the two of them,
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> "I hope so."
<Katrina`> 6* The Ciennas return, sitting down. "We have considered your offer and accept an alliance with Earth. We feel that you are a rising star in this universe."
<Katrina`> <Cienna> We will make the appropriate arrangements with your venerable leader. 6They blow before them, stand up, and exit the room
<Alicia> NRP: Wow, they blow. :P
<Katrina`> NRP: ARGH
<Katrina`> NRP: Slasher somehow made me do that
<Alicia> NRP: LOL
* Katrina` lets out a sigh of relief, running her hand through her red hair
<Slasher> NRP: Now all know who pulls the strings...
<Katrina`> That was pretty easy. I guess Venerator is setting us up with practice runs before we get to harder sells.
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> Or maybe we just did well.
<Katrina`> That's true. 6She smiles at them. "So, now that we're done, what should we do?"
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> For now, we wait, I guess.
<Katrina`> I hear that Cienna has some good entertainment and places to lounge about. 6She plays with a strand of hair.
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> "Relaxing sounds like a good idea."
<Katrina`> Well, we three should head out and have a good time. Celebrate our victory. 6She pats them both on their shoulders. "We can have a girl's night."
<Alicia> <Peacemaker> "Sounds good to me."
<Katrina`> Great!
<Katrina`> Session Ends
Session Close: Thu Oct 20 20:57:34 2005