USS Challenger
Alt timeline 9 forward
Posted by Commander Pilar Halcyone (Executive Officer) in Alt timeline 9 forward
Posted by Cadet James black (Engineer) in Alt timeline 9 forward
Posted by Commander Pilar Halcyone (Executive Officer) in Alt timeline 9 forward
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Pilar eyes widened as she put both hands over her mouth to hold in her delighted gasp. “My goodness, It is the cutest creature I have ever seen! My children would love him! An Earth creature I presume?” She asked as she reached her hand out to pet him, but she hesitated, looked at James then asked, “May I pet him?”Halcyone, Counselor
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Ic “ yes he is from earth, Africa to be exact. It is my homeland , you can hold him if you like.Cadet James black engineering
Pilar cupped her hands as she carefully scooped Spike into them. She noticed how his quills laid flat along his back and sides and was very cautious of them. She didn’t want to upset the little creature and potentially end up with some of its quills puncturing her hands. Therefore her posture was still and her arms were stiff as she sat here holding Spike. “I see why you are called Spike” she said to the hedgehog as she studied his cute little face, then she looked at James and presented a big smile, “How long have you had him?”
Halcyone, Counselor
“Only five earth months “ James touched his belly, spike purred and relaxed more in her hands.
“He is still young, he seems to like you.” Pilar could feel him nestle in and fall asleep. Cadet black motioned her to put him on the bar. “ He sleep in daytime , you can be holding him along time. Ma’am with permission I’d like to replicate a bed for him?”Cadet James black engineering
“Oh? How can you tell he likes me?” She inquired as she gently placed Spike on the bar and patted his tummy.
“Of course you can replicate a bed for him. I imagine he would not need a very big one. Surely no bigger than my hand. Anyway you don’t need my permission to take care of your . As long as it’s within reasonable limits you should be able to obtain what you need for him. Is his species rare?”
Halcyone, Counselor
“Thanks ma’am, understood no they’re common. I found him on safari one weekend, he was next to his mom she lay dead from a hyena attack.” He showed her her on his padd images of African wildlife.
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He then showed her his painting.
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As she admired James picture, she nodded approvingly and said, “You are a talented artist Mr. Black. I hope you will consider doing a commission. I would like to send my oldest daughter a present soon and I think she would enjoy one of your paintings. Your home, Africa, is very beautiful and reminds me of a planet in which my roots are tied to, because it seems to be a paradise of sorts.”
Then she studied the pictures of the animals. There was a look of curiosity as she scrolled through the pictures but she was particularly interested in the giraffe and inquired about it. “The creature with the long neck and brown/white pattern on its coat, and long eyelashes. What is it called.?Halcyone, Counselor
“ Yes I will paint a picture for her, may I ask how old is she? Mother Africa is indeed breathtaking, the animal you speak of is a twiga It is a leaf eater, it will strip a tree in no time. Or most call it a giraffe, it can run fast and it’s kick can be deadly. It can be relaxing to paint it is easy to free the mind to canvass, I thank you ma’am for the compliment. “ James smiled as spike moved his feet and purred, he picked off one quill and gave it to Pilar . “For you he has no nerve ending so spike didn’t even feel it.”
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“Oh, thank you Mr. Black.” Pilar took a moment to covert her daughter’s age into Earth years, “I believe she is about 12 Earth years old. Her name is Perseus. She is an interesting being and is very curious about about other cultures. I am sure she will love hearing about Mother Africa and perhaps would love to visit someday.”
Pilar smiled as Mr. Black handed her the quill. She clasped it in her hand and then said, “I will hold on to it forever. A reminder of new discoveries and friendships.” Then she gently petted the little sleeping hedgehog with her free hand as he slept soundly on the bar.Halcyone, Counselor
“ She has a beautiful name, what is its meaning? “ He picked up his glass of Mampoer, and handed her one. “
Bajabule (cheers) to new friends” James drank the drink then got a orange, from the bar laughing. “spike it’s bigger than you,” then picked out all the seeds placed them in a napkin putting them in a pocket.Cadet James black engineering
“Thank you.” said Pilar smiling taking the Mampoer, “My best friend actually named her. She was into ancient Earth mythologies and said that Perseus was a great ruler and protector. He slayed some of the most fearsome monsters.” She took a sip of her drink and said, “I think it suits her. She is a protector, even more so since she is a big sister.”
Pilar agreed with James, “Spike the orange is bigger than you but I must say you are a lot cuter!”Halcyone, Counselor
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James spoke “ this reminded me of a tail Ngai the Divider of the Universe and Lord of Nature,
Kere-Nyaga is where Ngai likes to spend most of his time, and the foothills of the snow-capped mountain is also where locals assemble in the shade of trees to pray. The origin of the Gikuyu tribe starts with Ngai. Legend has it that a man called Gikuyu was lead to the top of the mountain where he met Ngai. The god emphasised the beauty of the land below and promised that he would give the man anything he needed as long as he keeps praying. Gikuyu had nine daughters but longed for sons to carry on his name, the god provided and so the Gikuyu tribe was born.”
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