ILLUMINARRPG: (7-1636)- SPC Luma’Lenai, CO Captain Sekal, EO Ensign jg Tycho Alantar & PO3 P’Rah

[Charles Gatling]

Mission:  Death in the Shadows
Day: 7
Stardate:2446.02.07

(USS Illuminar -- Deck 5 --  Transporter Room 1 -- SPC Luma’Lenai, CO
Captain Sekal, EO Ensign jg Tycho Alantar &  PO3 P’Rah -- 1636)

Not even a moment after the party had beamed aboard the Illuminar did a
voice come from over the speakers. A happy voice,  full of joy. Childish
seeming and high pitched. She squealed. =^= Our Sekal brought Luma home a
kitty! =^= She said so pleased and happy. =^= Hello the Kitty! Welcome to
the Illuminar! I am Luma and you are exactly what Luma was desiring. Did
the Bohb acquire you? Our Sekal, you bring home the best presents! =^= So
excited and happy, the joy was infectious to the others who were more
emotional than Sekal was. =^= Does the Kitty have a name?=^=

Tycho listened to the hyper voice of Luma, and could barely keep a straight
face. His eyes flicked over to the Caitian he’d just beamed aboard, and he
could see that Luma’s enthusiasm was, well, somewhat lost on him.


P’Rah stood still.  He was prowled for defense.  “Kitty?  Desired?”  He
turned to Captain Sekal, “Did you bring me as a play toy.  I am not a
present or a Kitty.  If this is why I am here…”

Luma seemed shocked that the Kitty was not throwing himself at her, =^= The
Kitty does not like Luma? =^= That joy had changed to abject sadness and it
sounded like the voice was almost crying?

Sekal inclined his head toward the Caitian. "Mr. P'Rah you were not brought
aboard to serve as a pet but as a member of my crew." He looked about the
room which included only trustworthy officers. "Allow me to formally
introduce Luma'Lenai. Luma is not an artificial intelligence but resides at
the heart of this ship within its computer. Luma is a highly emotional
being who has existed for millenia and is I believe … lonely. She means you
no harm or affront and is still learning our ways. She has many friends
aboard and is considered a congenial companion." He then turned away from
him to address Luma.

"Luma this is petty officer P'Rah, a Caitian. He is neither animal nor pet
but is here as one of my crew. I do not doubt that if approached correctly
he will be a friend to you but I believe he finds the term 'kitty' to be
offensive. While outwardly he may have some similarities to a feline he is
a highly intelligent being."

Luma’s rich voice came from the speakers in reply, =^= Luma apologizes in
the small one’s way for insulting the P’Rah. Luma has been desiring a
ki..ergh Caitian since there was one on the Mars Base that would not play
in the Skyrims holodeck simulation with Luma. =^= This annoyed the Lenai.
=^= Does the P’Rah like playing on the holodeck? That is one of the few
places that Luma can manifest as a small one too. =^=

“P’Rah has never been on a holodeck,” P’Rah became fascinated.  “How do you
work?  Are you everywhere?”

=^= Luma is the ship. She lives in the computer core and the ship is her
skin, the engines are her legs and the sensors are her eyes. Also the
weapons are her claws. Luma is a telepathic being and her mind-bondmate is
not currently present aboard the ship. This makes interacting with the
small ones much more difficult. Luma makes mistakes. But Luma is a secret
because she is the last of her people. The P’Rah will be Luma’s friend?
Luma has seen how the small ones interact with their feline companions.
Does the P’Rah have a favorite treat? =^= She sounded so eager and hopeful.

P’Rah looked around.  “Ummm sure, I will be your friend,”  P’Rah was timid
in his answer.  “You will be my first.”  As an afterthought he added, “I am
not a Pretty Kitty.”

=^= Your colouring is indeed quite handsome.=^= She agreed happily, having
squealed in delight when he agreed to be her new friend. Her voice showed
her emotions easily. =^= Luma will make sure that the P’Rah is taken care
of. =^=

P’Rah was still skeptical about all this.  It seemed too weird for him to
be in a place he found luxurious.  “Ok, Luma,” Looking around, “so where
can I put my bag?”

Tycho interjected, now that Luma’s enthusiasm was satisfied, at least
momentarily, “You’ll have assigned quarters on the ship, the Quartermaster
will have the direct numbers, and I’m sure Luma will be happy to light your
way. I’m Ensign Tycho Alantar, engineering.”

He tapped a few things on the console, and transferred the pertinent info
onto a PADD. He offered over the small piece of equipment, “This should
help you out, basic ship schematics, your quarters marked, plus the
standard highlights, including department offices and anything else you’ll
need in security.”

“Umm Thanks.”  but P’Rah really wanted a drink.  “Oh, P’Rah.”  He extended
his disformed hand/paw to shake.

Tycho smiled and gave a friendly shake to the offered appendage.

Luma’s voice chimed from the speakers, =^= Our Sekal, may Luma assist the
P’Rah in finding his quarters? Luma does not approve of where the
quartermaster put him, Luma thinks he deserves officer quarters not the
small rooms for the enlisted. May Luma fix this error?=^= The Lenai had
obviously adopted the kitty and was going to make sure that he was happy
aboard her skin.
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"I have no logical objection however the VIP quarters are not intended for
long term occupation." He noted after considering just where she might
desire to put the new crew member. "We are far from capacity for officers
quarters and the request is granted."

P’Rah offered a nod of respect to the Captain.  He felt there had to be a
catch.  The shoe had to fall somewhere.

Luma squealed again in delight and made adjustments to his assignment.  She
picked a good sized lieutenant’s quarters and made a mental note. =^= Luma
will guide her P’Rah to his new home. The P’Rah will be happy here, Luma
will make sure of it. =^= She declared happily.

“Just lead the way.”  P’Rah said.

=^= Our Sekal must dismiss you. That is the small one protocol. Luma
listens well. =^=

An eyebrow quirked. "Dismissed Mr. P'Rah, it would appear Luma has your
evening planned."

(Reply: Any)

(Posted by Kris Bailey (P'Rah)
Melinda Gatling (Luma)
Lorenz Winterhoff (Tycho)
and Charles G. (Sekal)



Charles Gatling
Commanding Officer
USS Illuminar
NCC 61240


"The light shines brightest amidst the deepest darkness."
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