Posted by Commodore Drudoc Andone (Commanding Officer) in Main Sim - Losa Colony - CNS mail run
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”..Ah I see, yes quite sorry for that! So also seems like you brought me the mail! I guess that would be from my nephew, Stanley, no doubt, only family I got off world.” she said, and once offered took it and carefully opened it pulling out a creased paper letter with the back markings showing it carried the Starfleet insignia on it with a ship’s logo of USS Chariot, NCC-19320, with the icon of an old Roman chariot on it, listing it as a Sunlight fast frigate. “..mmm…” the woman said reading it a moment, “..Well seems he is doing well.” She said without much comment laying it down on the table nearby. Marlaa though got the impression she seemed a bit annoyed perhaps, or frustrated at something she read on the letter. Turning then to check the bread loaf she took out a bread knife. “..But! I would be a terrible hostess if I did not offer you both a slice or two of my cheery bread?” she asked both.

Sally nodded eagerly, “..Oh yes please, Mrs Dalkens! It has been months since I last had one of your lovely breads especially the Cherry ones!” the girl said almost eagerly with barely restrained eagerness.

Smiling the woman sliced off a fair piece and after more nods from the girl to add some kind of honey whipped butter to it handed it over on a plate, looking then to Marlee she ssaid, “..and you dear?” she inquired.

Marlaa cocked her head slightly as the woman finished with the letter. But when asked about the bread, she nodded and smiled. “I’d love a piece. Thank you. Can’t recall the last time I ate something that wasn’t replicated.

”..You space borne folks get too wrapped up in all that replicated nonsense if you ask me. Sure I guess it is good for commercial or industrial needs. But honest to goodness food should never be nothing but the freshest!” She said.

As the woman served her up, she took a chance. “So your son is off world? It must be exciting to hear about his adventures. I hope he is doing well?”

Marlaa CNS

”..Ah no not my son, my nephew dear. He’s my younger sister’s son.” She said as she cut a slice of the bread and offered it to both.

Sally took her slice eagerly and gave a divine like sound of enjoyment chewing a few bites. Indeed, the cherries spaced through the bread with the other spices and ingredients were almost sublime in quality. Sally spoke after a moment, “..Ok now that I got the first bite in may I get some of the honey butter?” she said, getting a nod from the woman Sally put it on liberally and returned to her heavenly munching.

Just then Marlaa’s comm badged beeped, =/\= Attention all away teams, be on alert. There appears to be one or more packs of native wolves, which have attacked a nearby farm of the main colony. They have showed evidence of biogenetic and cybernetic enhancements by unknown forces and can shroud themselves both visually and by scans. For now all away teams are to remain on alert, and aide in colony defense ground side until told otherwise. Transporter locks have been established on all away team members and any colony members within a 50 yard radius of you. Andone out. =/\= She said.

A moment later the nearby radio device for the colony beeped three times and a similar message came from the local colony administrations indicating all colonists should return to their homes or the nearest secure location and await further instructions and to alert both them and the Ark Angel of any oddities.

GM CockRoach

Mar was about to ask for the butter Sally had when the notice was given. Tapping her badge in quick acknowledgment, Mar stood up from where she had sat while talking. “Ma’am, do you have anyone else here that isn’t in the house? And do you have any small livestock we can lock up for you for safety?” She had managed to slip from friendly neighbor to all business and protection in the blink of an eye. Anyone coming in now wouldn’t know that just a moment ago she had been smiling and slightly laughing at Sally’s gagaing over the bread.

Marlaa
CNS