Home Again, Home Again, Jiggity Jig

Posted on Thu Jul 19th, 2018 @ 10:03pm by Captain Michelle Bartlett & Major Hailey Weston & Lieutenant Commander Shaille Levine

Mission: https://wellington.pegasusfleet.site/index.php/sim/missions/id/4
Location: Wellington Bridge

The relief at having returned to the Wellington with her head still firmly attached to her shoulders was short lived as Shaille followed Rostra and the Imperator to the bridge.

Entering the bridge, she immediately assumed a position near the entrance to the turbolift and clasped her hands behind her back, remaining silent as the introductions began.

Michelle had quickly switched into a dress uniform, but was probably a little bit shocked. She turned to Jason. "Ever think you'd meet royalty so soon?" she asked.

"Wouldn't be the first time." Jason replied. "Though it is the first time meeting a monarch who is over 500 years old."

Michelle smirked a bit as the turbolift opened. She hoped that a simple bow from the neck would suffice, and did so. "Your Imperiousness. Welcome to the Federation Starship Wellington. And, if I may be the first to say... The 24th century."

The Imperator returned the bow precise to the millimeter, "We thank you, Shipmaster." For the first time, he seemed uncomfortable, "We request forgiveness, Shipmaster, Fleetmaster?" He queried to Jason, "We are not certain of your customs and may be different than Our own." He looked around, hands clasped behind his back, right foot forward in automatic balancing of someone who wasn't used to full gravity in space, "We welcome you to Imperial Reh'nari space and the Throne World of Reh'nar itself."

Having received the summons to return to the bridge, Kohren and her security escort had returned immediately. As the turbolift doors parted, her eyes were immediately drawn to the presence of the Imperator. The familial resemblance between Metor and Jatel was startling to say the least, especially when he was dressed in his imperial finery. She stepped forward, bowing deeply before him before rising again. "Your imperiousness, it is deeply humbling to be in your presence. I am Kohren, lead archaeologist from the Reh'nari archaeological society on Reh'nar Three."

"Reh'nar Three?" The Imperator's eyes widened, "We never colonized that world in our time... It was considered and rejected as Reh'nar Six was more desirable." He closed his eyes, "But you could tell Us of our other colony worlds." He stated, opening them again to look at the female Reh'nari, "As we were... Not around for the conclusion of the war with the Koldaren, did any of our worlds survive intact?" He seemed to have come to terms with the idea of time spent in planetary stasis.

"There is a great deal that has changed since the throne world disappeared," Kohren replied gently. "The Reh'nari are a prosperous, and peaceful people who have flourished despite adversity. I will tell you what I can, but if I may be so presumptuous, perhaps this is not the best place for such a discussion."

"Of course." Metor started to sigh, but stopped it almost as it started. "Shipmaster, Fleetmaster, if you could return Ourself and Archaeologist Kohren to Reh'nar, it would be appreciated. Perhaps We may be able to open relations with you and your people in the future?"

Jason nodded. "We would of course like that very much. It will take some time to adjust to this reality for your peoples... But our primary focus is not to interfere in your development... Or redevelopment in some cases. When the time comes, I will be pleased to render any and all aid we can. If I may escort you back to the transporter room?" he asked, motioning toward the turbolift door.

Once all parties had left, Michelle turned to the two science officers. "Transmit all data you gathered regarding their current environmental status to Archaeologist Kohren's ship." she then turned to the rest of the away team. "You have no idea how relieved I am that you're all back aboard and alive in one piece. Ensign Laro, prepare to break orbit and lay in a course for New Earth."

"Aye, Captain." Laro replied.

END:

Captain Michelle Bartlett
Commanding Officer
USS Wellington

Imperator Metor Charie Terrio Lental Kreor
Ruler of Reh'nar and the Reh'nari Imperium
Reh'nar

Commodore Jason Myers
Task Force Commanding Officer
Starfleet Command

Commander Rostra Tang
Executive Officer
USS Wellington

Major Hailey Weston
Marine CO/2nd Officer
USS Wellington

Lieutenant Shaille Levine
Security Officer
USS Wellington

Ensign Leyara Hamuul
Science Officer
USS Wellington