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Ranlei stopped and blinked at the Captain giving the Captain a are you sure you want to do this look, she could see the parents were more than a little troubled, ” The Orion species is largely dedicated to fulfilling the needs and desires of their clients. My species has left evidence of space travel on many planets through out the Galaxy. Orions as such were traveling the Stars when Vulcans, Caitans, Humans and Tellerites were still living in caves or mud huts. My people saw the rise and fall of many empires and chose a different path than war and conquest. We are Merchants who specialise in pleasure. As such we adopt and celebrate the holidays of the current galactic power that rules the area of space we are in. As a survival strategy being the party planners and entertainment has caused the Orions to outlast many species that are now extinct. I am dressed in a modest version of traditional dancing attire. By making ourselves a trad-able commodity we are valued and protected rather than seen as a threat. I would dance for you all but I doubt that would meet with your parents approval.”, Ranlei stopped talking. She was tired not thinking straight and had just told a room full of children and parents her theories about her people. How could she know for sure she grew up on a Earth colony and Federation records often contradicted themselves. Worse she had offered to dance and the kids looked eager to see it. She swallowed and hid behind a smile.

Ensign Ranlei Greene. Engineering.

One of the kids spoke up raising a hand for attention. Once indicated by Ranlei to speak the girl continued. “..So your species is really old? What’s that like when you meet other people?” She asked.

GM CockRoach