[Away Mission:] Arrivals Post, Alemar III (Party Post!)

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"Welcome, everyone, to geothermal field two-nine-one," Dr. Johanna Sk'Amor says, once everyone has gathered in the entryway.

The shuttlebay the group has just left is behind them, while the large entrance to the facility is directly ahead. The building is quite spacious, and despite the high volume of visitors no one is cramped for space while standing here. It's like a museum lobby, with fixtures in the center of the room and wings on either side. While the design is not as bright and clean as the Enterprise, the high ceilings and white walls give a feeling of spaciousness. To the right is the main observation room, where the convex wall making up one full corner of the drilling facility is primarily floor-to-ceiling windows. The vistas beyond are stunning: tall, grey mountains and low valleys, all covered with snow. To the left is a winding staircase that leads to an upper level, and beyond that are several labs.

"This is one of five scientific outposts located on Alemar III," the doctor continues. "At one time we had seven, but two have been destroyed by earthquakes. Alemar III is highly geologically active, so our remaining facilities have been reinforced to withstand even the most devastating natural disasters. There's nothing to worry about, our engineers are some of the best in the quadrant, but if you feel some tremors while you look around just keep in mind that this is normal.

"Two of our outposts are at the polar north and south of the planet, while the other three, this one included, are evenly spread across the globe. Our staff is small, only about ten scientists and five archaeologists, and enough engineers to keep everything in working order. In all, the entire planet only has about ninety occupants at any given time. It's rare that we're able to entertain guests.

"If you'll follow me, I'll show you some of the work we accomplish here."


[ooc: This post is open to those who signed up for our game plot only! As it's being run party post style, all characters are encouraged to tag in and mingle; since teams have not been divided yet, any participating character can tag anyone else, you don't have to stick only to those on your teams. You may also tag in as many top level threads as you choose if you're doing the full tour, just be sure your character ends up in the room where their team will be positioned for the rest of the plot (for those who will be divided in the mines due to cave-ins, the main mine connects to many other rooms and alcoves, so simply tag in under the Main Mine subheading and have your characters move around the different passageways to explore. Wherever rocks fall, that's where the rooms will be divided). Threadhopping and backtagging are encouraged! This post will remain open for as long as it takes all characters to tag in.]

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[blindadoration]

Once the shaking stops, Ziyal stays close to the railing--but she lets go of it, letting out a breath, shaking her hands slightly and then running them down the front of her skirt.

Then she turns around and sees Henry staring at her.

Well. That's awkward.

"Um. Hello?"

[goldencobra]

Oops. Caught. He swallows and takes a step or two towards her.

"Um...Hi. I was just wondering...I saw a man earlier with that...thing..." He pointed to her forehead and then pressed the finger to his own. "Are you the same?"

He's not sure how polite it is to ask Hi, what's your species? but he's too curious for his own good.

[blindadoration]

Oh. Her chufa would seem strange to someone who'd never seen a Cardassian before, she supposed. This boy must be one of the others brought here by Q from a different time--she's fairly sure a child from even this year would know what her species looked like.

"Mostly, yes. You met my father. I'm also part Bajoran--that's why my nose is different."

Honestly, she doesn't mind the curiosity. It's infinitely better than the disgust she's used to.

[goldencobra]

Henry nodded and smiled. That explained a lot. "Must be nice to have your father here too." He wasn't too bitter about it. Even aliens had parents. But he still wishes his own father was here instead of what he liked to call the imposter.

"Seems like you have all the traits of both races. I like it."