The Sereni-Tree and New Beginnings
POSTED BY: TheRealMe
UPDATED: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 03:42
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Wait a minute -- are these real chickens (like on Earth-that-still-is) or robots??
I'm not sure I can confuse a robot chicken (not to be confused with the ones on Cartoon Network - the show of which I have not seen, just heard of)
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MAL: Everybody's makin' a fuss.
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"They just float out there, sending out raver breeding parties..."
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Wisp Jazaf Seryn Sr and Jet stood in a rough semi circle in the hangar. Jadehand was faffing with a terminal opposite them till a holographic model of the Nelson appeared between them.
"Ok" He said not altering his gaze from the panel "in a minute thisll go all rainbowified with the current situation. Any parts that are on the Nelson and still work are green, any that are broke but weve got spares. If any are Red weve gotta re-design, rebuild or bypass" After more typing the image blinked off then reappeared showing Lots of green some blue and an alarming ammount of red.
"Ok" SR replied to the diagram "Thats not too bad"
Seryn slapped him around the back of the head sharply "Yes it is bad theres far too much red!!!"
"No wait we might be able to fandangle it" Wisp placed his hand inside the model making it flicker "if we divide the ship into parts and we each work on ways to get round our own reds we might be able to fix it"
"How do we divide it then" Jazaf stated rather than asked.
"Well we could do area or Electrics mechanics engines weapons gadets??" Jet interjected into the discusion.
The group pondered silently for a second each persons eyes falling to a different part of the floor.
Eventually All eyes fell on Jadehand who didnt realise for a good few seconds he was being stared at
"Oh so im in charge???"
"Yes" Setyn responded placing her hands on his shoulders from behind in a mock massage "we all take the glory u take the blame"
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(ooc - you understand me! you really get me! joy!)
"But don't fret darling! you can trust us not to mess things up... for the most part"
Jadehand grimaced, and leaned against the nearest console, aiming for inscruitable and wise.
Seryn examined her fingernails for a moment, then butted right on in "I think Jets idea was a good one - and seeing as we have one possibly two bonafide genius engineers here, i think Jet and SR should get started on the engines right away. Wisp has proven an aptitude and skill for weaponry of a gadget inclination, so you and he can probably more than handle those two. And Jazaf and I can divide the fitting of the new componants, tuning the mechanical bits and replacing the electricals.
Well, Jazaf can do the intelligent half of that, i'll do the grunt work, *wiggles her fingers* - i'm a little rusty with anything that can't be fixed with a big hammer and some blue language."
She looked to Jadehand, "Does that sound almost plan like?"
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"Before we descend to the planet, we might need someone to make us some period costumes so that we will fit in among the Zanzibarbarians. Also, it would be a good idea to learn something of their culture."
TheRealMe tries on his new snazzy tri-corner hat and looks at himself in a mirror.
TheRealMe, Captain of the Sereni-Tree
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Ack! well, that sounds good Seryn. Just what I would have suggested if I'd had enough time to finish pondering exactly how I got into the hanger bay. Last I recall, I was passed out on my couch. I can start bringing in spare parts and some raw materials that were left over from the construction of Ocean Cloud, There's not much left, but it may help. If we need to, we'll make a run to a nearby planet and get more parts. Maybe we can do some trading on Zanzibar. We really need to keep a better stash of parts here. I might have to liberate us some if we encounter any Alliance outposts.
I'll get the first load of parts up, but I need to run back to the apartment first. I'll be back shortly.
*JadeHand slips on board Ocean Clould and brings out 2 crates of parts and some extra tools. Setting out the supplies as the others begin removing parts that can be salvaged from the Nelson with a little work and stacking up the parts deemed beyond repair. JadeHand returns to his room and finds Mai still asleep on the couch. He cafefully makes sure that she's comfortable and slips a blanket over her. He dims all the lights and turns off the TV. He begins scribbling a quick note to leave on the table for when she wakes.
"Mai, I've reported to the hanger bay for work on the Nelson. Thank you for having dinner with me last night. I always enjoy our time together. I'll be in the bay for a while if you want to come up and visit, or feel free to hang out here. Help yourself to anything you need here. I'll see you soon. -JadeHand"
He leaves the note on the table in front of the couch, walks over to the couch and gently places his hand on the side of her face and 
es her forehead.
Soon he's back in the Hanger Bay and sorting though the stacks of parts. Removing pieces from the 'complete junk' parts he begins adding them to the 'needs repairs' pieces and redistibuting the parts to the teams for reinstallation.*
"I have been here many times before In a life I used to live
But I have never seen these streets so fresh Washed with morning rain
I have seen this face a thousand times Every morning of my life
But I never saw these eyes so clear Free of doubt and pain
Like the whole world has been made again."
Made Again (Brave)-Marillion
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sorry jadehand! *looks sheepish*
*perks up ears at mention of costumes*
oh! I can do that!
can I be spared from the 'breaking things and setting work back three days' duties on the Nelson?
i'f i am to do it, i'll need some reference on standard zanzibar garb - i assume the computer will have it? and everybody who wants a costume will have to report to my apartment for selection and fittings.
and they'd better be wearing underwear!
*gets all excited*
Oh please say you don't need me here?
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Seryn, you underestimate your abilities. You're very talented at this work, and we could certainly use your help here. But, the fact is, you're an even more talented seamstress. So, why don't you see what you can do for them first. We'll stick to working here. I won't need planetside attire. If I head down, it won't be for a meet and greet.
"I have been here many times before In a life I used to live
But I have never seen these streets so fresh Washed with morning rain
I have seen this face a thousand times Every morning of my life
But I never saw these eyes so clear Free of doubt and pain
Like the whole world has been made again."
Made Again (Brave)-Marillion
visit WWW.Marillion.com for a better way of life.
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"There are quite a few 'red' parts that can be fabricated with what we have on hand, so the Nelson is in fact as difficult a restoration as it might first appear." SR notes. "yes there are quite few parts that will need to aquire replacements for either on Zanzibar or else where. Whe we get there I knew a few people who might be able to help in that department, granted they are still alive."
Seryn shoots a surprised look SR's way.
"I have been there more than once, last time I was on planet for more than eighteen months, standard months that is."
"So you know what they wear?" Seryn asks
SR grunts and nods in a positive way. "I'll show you some examples, and then let you run with it." SR turns to TRM "If Seryn and I can have maybe a few hours for apparel purposes?"
"Yes, of course. Later come see me. We need all the information we can get before we go planetside."
Scorpion Regent
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TheRealMe adjusts his hat, and adds, "Oh, I should mention that the tech level of the Zanzibarbarians is only in the range of early medieval to early Renaissance. With a little Arthurian and Middle Earth magic thrown in. So we won't be getting any parts from down there.
"And Jadehand, we seem to be disturbing a lot of your plans. This project is voluntary. If you don't want to participate, just say so. I'm sure we can manage without you."
TheRealMe, Captain of the Sereni-Tree
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Wisp stepped into the wreckage of the Nelson with a portable scanning device. Sensors were intact but a little outdated, He tried to start a console but as the engines were out that wasnt happening. He walked outside and to his room. He fetched back a wide variety of gizmos and gadgetry that could help in his rucksack.
Upon returning to the hangar Wisp unfolded His chemistry set in a far corner away from the mechanicy section. He rumaged through his bag and pulled out a small fusion reactor and his laptop.
Jadehands diagram showed which parts are broken but with gadgets everything could look fine but it wouldnt work. He needed an internal diagnostic so he needed that console working. He returned to the burnt shell and began hooking up to the charred terminal.
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