Posted by Commander T’Aria (XO / Navigation Officer) in Main SIM: Planet side Tag: XO AND ALL Department Heads including Kastarak [tag LT.JG Umbri Hakwins]

Posted by Lieutenant Commander William B. Grey (Chief Science Officer / 2nd Officer) in Main SIM: Planet side Tag: XO AND ALL Department Heads including Kastarak [tag LT.JG Umbri Hakwins]

Posted by Captain Chris Taggart (Captain) in Main SIM: Planet side Tag: XO AND ALL Department Heads including Kastarak [tag LT.JG Umbri Hakwins]
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Lieutenant (j.g.) Umbri Hawkins, Security Officer

Kastarak had been on the sidelines through most of this. Everything was too incredulous, he did not understand anything. There was no logic nor reason to anything. He had resigned himself to help with medical aid if necessary. Reading on his pad, he familiarized himself with equine physiology. It was remarkable! Human and pony physiology and function were so much more similar than the relationship between, say, Vulcan and human. He’d find it easier to treat a pony than a Klingon, for example. That said, he certainly hoped that there would be no injuries.

– Lt jg Dr Kastarak

William hid a concerned look “If I may ask, how was the main discourse between your people and this…” He paused as he realized the accidental pun he was about to make, the thought reddened his cheeks slightly “this Discord solved? Diplomacy and mediation are a passionate subject of our people.”

CSO, 2O

Pawl kept quiet and took all of the information in he was still rather lost why he was even here. He had never heard of the races being mentioned. He noted concern quietly as he took everyone’s face in and tried to put a name to them again.

Lt Jg Pawl Batario - Chief Engineer

“Well Commander…” Twilight was about to continue when Pinkie Pie interrupted. “We turned him into stone silly! Then we used the Elements to turn him back to normal to rehabilitate him. Now is good!”

“Mostly good.” Rarity and Apple Jack said in unison. “But far better than he was before.” Apple Jack said right after.

“Yes Commander. That is what happened.” Twilight said. “Anything else that you want to know? And we take friendship and Diplomacy very seriously here as well Commander. But is is a bit hard for us to continue these talks…if I may be blunt about it…if you keep fostering an air of distrust . We get that we are new to you and you have every right to be concerned for your people like I am with mine, but you are giving off vibes that do not mix well with diplomacy. Seeing as you think like two different people in the same body. You may want to excuse yourself from these proceedings if you cannot control yourself Commander.” Princess Twilight said bluntly. “We are trying to get two great nations, ours and yours, to live together in harmony and peace and to help each other out, not to poison your tea and cookies. Look. We are all eating and drinking the same thing you are.”

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William raised an eyebrow at the Pony Princesses, it seemed they were more than moderately psychic if she was speaking in the more literal sense which was concerning. The existence of two personalities was something most psychic species he’d met could not ferret out easily. He then looked at his untouched cup of tea, there hadn’t really been a reason he didn’t drink beyond not feeling a thirst to be quenched, he’d never been big for drinking without a reason but he’d felt it rude to refuse to take a cup. He was about to answer when Dawson spoke up.

Dawson heard the princess’s justified indignance and pursed his lips. Thinking on it, he admitted to himself that, had they wanted to hurt them, they likely would have already and would not need to resort to such subterfuge as poison. Still, he couldn’t shake the stories of fae food from his youth in England. Since it was his job to secure the safety of the away team and the ship in general, he decided that if anyone was to take the risk in honor of diplomacy, it would be him. He took one of the tarts he saw on the table and a cup of tea and took a bite and a drink. They truly did taste exquisite. He gave a brief nod to the rest of the team and then turned to Twilight as he he swallowed.

“Apologies,” He began, “for the air of distrust. I, myself, am naturally so considering my responsibilities to the ship and crew. You must admit, however, you have us at a distinct disadvantage. You not only know who we are but were well aware of our coming. We, meanwhile, where taken completely by surprise by your very existence, Such a shock can indeed put one on edge.” He allowed all the suave and gravitas of his familial lineage to seep into his words. He’d heard his father speak like that plenty of times when making addresses and speeches. He hoped it would give that sense of diplomatic elegance the situation seemed to need. Having been raised on the family history of the English monarchy and parliament, Dawson thought that style of diplomacy fitting for an apparent monarchal structure seen here.

-Lt. Q Dawson, CWO

William slowly turned his head towards the Weapons Chief, the eyebrow now raised at the lieutenant but mostly in surprise if anything. William then turned his attention again to the Princess “I believe this to be a mixup of personalities Your royal highness” He had some vague information on correct usages of old earth honorifics in the former kingdom of Britain but not much more, better safe than sorry “I do not skip drinking out of impoliteness or fear for poison, I do so because I do not wish to partake no simpler a reason. I neither trust nor distrust you, we have just met and this is beyond a standard first contact for us” He spoke levelly and politely “I can only apologise for my vibes but I can assure you that I am in full control of myself”

CSO, 2O

Symar sipped at the offered beverage, the Romulan in him always wary of what someone could be trying to feed him, but his Vulcan half (the half he was trying to mask as his whole self) knew it was highly logical that if these sentient horses wanted to kill the Starfleet crew, they would’ve done already.

-Lieutenant Symar: Chief Medical Officer-

Princess Twilight bowed her head. “No apologies needed Commander. I am the one that needs to apologize to you. I’ve only been a Princess for two years now and am just learning and getting used to it, especially diplomacy. ”

“Especially flying!” Rainbow Dash chimed in. “You should’ve seen her when she first got her wings! That was priceless!” She started laughing.

“Yes, Rainbow Dash. I remember.” Princess Twilight said in a merge of embarrassment and annoyance. “I wasn’t born with them like you and Fluttershy were.”

“Absolutely Rainbow. Cut her some slack darling.” Rarity said.”

OOC: I need to move this along a couple days so please wrap things up as we need to get the major princesses here.

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William inclined his head “I accept your apology although I share your sentiment regarding its neccecity” William looked towards Commander T’Aria for rescue, he was not suited for diplomacy… at all.

CSO, 2O

She bowed her head towards him.

T’Aria acknowledged his glance with a subtle nod and addressed Twilight.

“We have all experienced the pressure of assuming new responsibilities, and we do not fault you for your efforts. We learn from our mistakes and each other every day,” she glanced at her crewmates. “You will find a diplomatic approach that honors you and your people, Princess. Although we know little about your kingdom, it is clear to me that you have a supportive, insightful team beside you. Lean into them. They are your greatest strength.”

She blushed while looking around to her friends. “You got that right. We have been through much together.” She said smiling and her friends smiling back at her.

T’Aria lifted her cup and took a slow, pensive time that granted her time to decide how to proceed.

“You have been gracious hosts, and I hope we can continue to learn about each other, but rest is also essential to diplomacy,” she continued, “and I believe we could all benefit from a brief recess. Is there somewhere my team and I can regroup?”

— T’Aria

“Oh! Yes! Of course!. Spike and I will show you to your rooms and you can all talk in there.”

Looking around for the green dragon. “Spike!” She yelled. Then the green dragon came running out a door. “I’m here! I’m here!”

“Good. We need to show them their rooms.” The Princess said.

“Right. If course. Follow me humans!” He than began to walk out the door, left into the grand hall, then up 5 flights of stairs and into another big hallway and stopped. “Here are your rooms. I made some more cookies and put them on each of your rooms and made the beds. Feel free to pick out your beds and if your need anything here is a map of the castle and just tig on this rope a few times and it will alert me to come help. Any questions?” Spike asked.

You all would not that there are no locks on the doors and no bars on the windows. Everything is nice and filled with the sweet aroma of freshly baked oatmeal cookies.

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