Poisons (4) + Mind (6) (1d10+10=19)
I almost added my Alien specialty +1 on it, but I can't identify unknown poisons by taste.
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[ I'll forward your suggestion about the sensor checks to the first officer and captain. Until they sign off on anything all I can do is put together a list of suggestions, and recommendations. Hopefully in the future I will have time to lean more of your practices and organization..and I am looking forward to learning more about your people in general." Roland paused to make notes on his palm top, listing her requests and responses so he could forward them to the First officer and captain.sunphoenix wrote:Storm turned to look at the officer addressing her a little surprised to be addressed with respect and acceptance as a officer and equal.
Sanzai {general sending...}Her pretty emerald eyes sparkled in delight.SpoilerShow{Ok... I may have been hasty.. at least some humans are willing to be polite and respectful. Perhaps... they are as varied as we are in our various outlooks...}
The last is sent with again that twinkle undercurrent of mirth and irony...
Taking his polite offer Storm sat down in the offered chair her tone engaging and interested, "Why thank you! I would appreciate that as well... it seems reasonable and will be useful should some 'unfarseen' emergency present itself. I know humaniti is unfamiliar with the Umiak... but they have very good ECM - far in advanced of your own. I was going to request regular visits to our shuttle that has certain sensors that might detect Umiak presence to provide some warning as long as we are required to travel in non-human controlled or non-Loroi Union space. Such visits to check the sensors need not be unescorted or observed... but we can't bee too careful! No offense to your Species technical achievements... but this... vessel, would not survive a hostile contact with an Umiak warship... best to do everything to avoid any contact with them! Currently I have only 6 Soroin, 7 Tenion... the equivalent of security/soldiers and pilot/navigator military ship's crew, the rest are Listel, Mizol or Doranzer... equivalent to Scientist, Diplomats, and Technical Experts. But we will make due... there were no Loroi who do not fight on board the Argent Fire!"
She regards his ...black hot drink with an odd expression...She smiles, "I think for now I'll just stick to... Di-Hydrogen Oxide... I mean water as you call it...""...if the coffee is too bitter for you try some tea. It's actually not bad."
She looks him over taking in the details of his appearance and then comments, "...forgive me. What is your caste, rank, name and its meaning?"
"Some of us have been given crash courses; others were able to take more time for it.Suederwind wrote:[You can speak English? Uhm... thats... a surprise...] she stared for a brief moment in her cup and added with an even lower and shyer voice [...uhm... you are no foes. You are our guests. The... Capatin... just wanted to avoid any misunderstandings. Apparently... this won´t be a problem anymore... as you can understand our language... I... uhm... hope my presence... is not a burden to you, then.]
"Thank you again... it was... sweet of you to look after my needs...""Well I... I'm glad that you slept well... I'm happy that..."
Before Charlie could undoubtedly make a fool of himself another voice quieted his own, one that belonged to Staff Sergeant Roland. Weather it was coincidence or planned, Charlie was happy that he would have a chance to think about what to say. But want he really wanted was a chance to speak to Stormrage in private and ask what really happened. He could not say he did not like what happened but he had a drive to know, to know more, to know why...
Storm chuckles lightly, "hehe.. Roll-land, 'Defender of the Great land..' You humans have such grand colorful meanings to your names!""I am William Roland Steen, currently second in command of the Marine Detachment aboard this ship. Marines are the infantry force that is a part of our fleet. we provide a rapid response force, base security, and shipboard combat personnel. " Roland introduced himself formally. and explained his role and the role of the marines as best he could."
" My names meaning is The Will to defend, or Defender of, The great land of stone...My friends call Me Roland,.."
"My proper rank Is Staff Sergeant, which is a middle ranked Non commissioned officer, Non commissioned officers report to and take orders from Commissioned officers and handle much of the day to day operation and administration in the military. In combat we lead squads, ten or twelve men, and platoons...twenty to forty men depending on the unit and it's duties. Officer command Larger units up to companies, which are between one and two hundred men, once again depending on assignment, function and duties."
"I can get you a printo out of our unit types and general orginization if you would like. That might be easier than listening to me ramble on."
She smiles, "You seem to have a long warrior tradition in your species... its... fascinating! And... encouraging to find Humaniti and the Loroi have such similarities in our heritage as a fighting species. It will be wonderful to hear of some of your ancient historical battles and the politics involved! You must tell me more of your mother's warrior ancestors... these Sammm...urai~? That sounds very interesting!""My specific function in this unit, is to see to the day to day affairs of my team, and command a squad in combat. I do have some combat experience and I can vouch for the skill, and performance of My team."
"...we don't practice a caste system, not that is recognized or enforced. But My family has always served in the military all the way back to our first two Global wars.Not the brightest point in our history but you might as well know right up front we haven't always acted civilized towards one another."
"My mothers family traces back to a samurai, um noble ranked warriors, family in one of our ancient kingdoms. My fathers family is traced back to a Flight officer with the Royal Flying Corp. Back when our best aircraft were made of canvas and wood...So you might say I am as close as it comes, to the warrior caste of humanity."
Storm giggles slightly casting her eyes briefly at Charles, "...{giggle} Yes, finding humaniti... was a unexpected but... Very pleasant... surprise for the Loroi as well...""To be totally honest We weren't even aware of what the Loroi looked like until I met your crew sister out in the wreckage. I was expecting tentacles and slime, or worse. Not....well I wasn't expecting anything like You and your crew mates."
"I have some questions but those can wait. It'd be rude for me to start asking a lot of questions before I answered a few of your's."
"well A lot of our common names are drawn from old languages. Or from famous persons in history....so they can be a bit...Dramatic." Roland laughed a bit too, not looking self conscious but more amused at what some of their names must sound like to alien ears. " Some of your names sound more like warning labels than names...no offense. Stormrage,..Not exactly a person i want to see demonstrate how she picked that name up, well unless I am just an observer and have lots of popcorn..""hehe.. Roll-land, 'Defender of the Great land..' You humans have such grand colorful meanings to your names!"
The laugh brought a smile to Roland's face, one that was a bit confused and a little distracted by the woman's gentle, musical laugh. (hate to see her use that on some poor sap, they wouldn't stand a chance.){giggle} Yes, finding humaniti... was a unexpected but... Very pleasant... surprise for the Loroi as well..."
"I think we both realize that's probably what our leaders are wanting from us...To see what makes the other race tick. I know back home there is a lot of... concern about what the Loroi are really like....Personally I hope we do get along well. It seems that our warrior tradition may be needed. ""Yes you do speak with a urgency and interest of a Listel..but I can understand your genuine curiosity about the Loroi."
She turns to grin at Charles to keep him in the conversation as well, "We are equally curious of humaniti as well..."
Stormrage looks thoughtful a... subtle smile touching her lips... her expression perhaps.. a little shy...Charlie wrote: [You can call me Charlie... If you like I mean. I can tell you about them later... If you want.]
She smiled almost laciviously, "..I'm sure we'll have plenty of time for you to learn all about m~.. the Loroi Union Charr..lee.."Charlie wrote: Charlie spoke before thinking things out, more just to respond then stay silent like a fool.
[And we are curious about you... I mean the Loroi union.]