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X8T-121: Aerielle.

Posted by StarMasterFor group 0
StarMaster
GM, 286 posts
Storyteller
License to Tamper
Tue 3 Jun 2014
at 19:23
  • msg #1

X8T-121: Aerielle

Stepping through the gate, SG-X3 emerges on the other side. There is barely enough room for the team to step aside.

As they do, a winged person flies up from below. It is too soon to tell if it's the same person as before; no one's studied them quite enough to know how to distinguish one from the other, though they are clearly different.

He seems to hover there effortlessly, observing SG-X3 just as they observe him. There is no sign of a weapon.

Then he speaks in an almost familiar language.


"Welcome to Zon, Travel*ers of the Magic Circle," he says. "How may Whisper'wind help you?" He appears to be speaking in Old Latin, with allowances for linguistic drift, and with some clicks and tweets interspersed with the words... possibly substituting for inflection.

Sarah easily understands the words, even being able to work out the meaning of altered words or completely new words just from structure and context. James, Marcus and Kylie can also understand the language, with only slightly more difficulty.

Cormac has enough knowledge in the Romance languages that were derived from Latin that he can work out the gist of it. For anything complex, however, he'll have to make a Languages check to get it right.

Only Randall and Del'noc do not understand.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:38, Wed 04 June 2014.
Kylie Nova
player, 13 posts
Civilian Specialist
Naturalist
Tue 3 Jun 2014
at 19:55
  • msg #2

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

Kylie exhales deeply.  She knows she didn't have to, but she held her breath before stepping through the gate.  Now she tries to budge through the throng without knocking anyone (or herself) off the ledge.  "Um, hello," she says in Latin.  Thank goodness she took Latin as a way to more easily memorize scientific names.  The dialect is different, but she should be understood.  "We are explorers from Earth.  Is... there a way down?"

Kylie looks around for steps or some way down that doesn't involve flying.

12:54, Today: Kylie Nova rolled 12 using 1d20+9. Spot.

Sarah Morgan
SG-X2, 212 posts
Negotiator
(General Upstart)
Wed 4 Jun 2014
at 08:54
  • msg #3

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

Sarah arrived on the ledge and preoccupied herself with balancing on the ledge and not being buffeted off by the down-force from the creatures wings.
Cormac McLane
SG-X3, 112 posts
Civilian Specialist
Archaeologist/Linguist
Thu 5 Jun 2014
at 16:09
  • msg #4

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

Cormac arrived this time without planting himself into the MALP.

As he heard the bird bein speak it took him a moment to gather it was Latin base. Once that hit him he started running through more and more things in his head. Every now an then he would quietly say  no that can't be right. after each phrase he would go back to being silent quickly scanning the area and the bird man infront of him.
StarMaster
GM, 289 posts
Storyteller
License to Tamper
Thu 5 Jun 2014
at 16:26
  • msg #5

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

"The Way is the Wind and the Wind is the Way," Whisper'wind replies to Kylie, though he cocks his head to one side as if trying to ascertain the meaning of some of her words.

"You fly or you fall. That is the way down. How do you fly without wings?"


Although Whisper'wind remains polite, Sarah recognizes that Kylie made a faux pas... possibly two. Whisper'wind gave his name, but Kylie did not return the gesture. There do not appear to be any physical gestures involved in the greeting, such as bowing, but they'd be hard to do while flying. The second faux pas might have been the question about a way down without having actually established a true dialog with him. It was hard to say at this point, since there wasn't much cultural common ground.

Also, there might or might not be a pecking order in their society, so reasonably at this point only the team leader would give his name. That's probably who Whisper'wind expects to deal with.
Kylie Nova
player, 14 posts
Civilian Specialist
Naturalist
Fri 6 Jun 2014
at 00:26
  • msg #6

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

Kylie squeezed her way to Sarah, who seemed to be the people-person of the group.  "Hey, maybe someone a bit more smooth than me should do this."  She translated the conversation so far.  "I think I annoyed him a bit.  I don't suppose 'Our wings are too bulky for the stargate and are for special occasions like space travel anyway' will work?"
Del'noc
player, 22 posts
Jaffa
Guardian
Fri 6 Jun 2014
at 02:47
  • msg #7

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

Del'noc stood there and tried to wait as patiently as possible since he did not understand what the bird creature was saying. At one of the humans seemed to understand and conversed with it, albeit briefly. When a translation was given, he frowned slightly.

"Perhaps a brief explanation that we are not birds? They may have never met others that were not...them before this. I would find it difficult to believe that there are no flying creatures on this planet at all, however."
Sarah Morgan
SG-X2, 213 posts
Negotiator
(General Upstart)
Fri 6 Jun 2014
at 09:45
  • msg #8

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

Now you come to me?  Sarah wasn't however about to damage things further, "Thank you, Kylie," and with that said, she turned to the creature.  Her Latin, while by no means flawless, was well practised as the language formed the root of many a modern language and had been a mainstay of her studies.  "Lorem ipsum dolor sit causa.... Thank you for the warm welcome, Whisperwind.  I am Sarah Morgan and we are from a world called Earth and are known by some as the 'Tau'ri'."
  The 'unfamiliar' word said as the Goa'uld would.  "We are travellers and explorers and come seeking friendship and in peace."

She waits for what will hopefully be a positive response before answering the being question, "Unfortunately we cannot fly - we have no wings and must walk."  Highlighting a difference may be considered to be opening from a weak position but showing humility in this may also cover for Kylie's opening mistakes and since these creatures willingly began speaking, Sarah doubted a show of humility would be taken badly.

Of course, there was also the matter of introducing the others, but she'd consider doing that once the creature had responded.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:31, Fri 06 June 2014.
James Berten
SG-X3, 68 posts
USAF 1Lt
Pararescue
Fri 6 Jun 2014
at 14:38
  • msg #9

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

James lets Sarah and the others do the talking as he listens and obverses
StarMaster
GM, 292 posts
Storyteller
License to Tamper
Sun 8 Jun 2014
at 05:02
  • msg #10

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

At the mention of the Tau'ri, Whisper'wind's eyes grow wide.

"Greetings, Sarah'morgan. The Tau'ri are a myth! It is said that they can fly among the stars. If you have no wings, then how could you fly among the stars?"

His tone isn't accusing, as if he thinks she is lying. It may be because he doesn't fully understand what Sarah has said, or else it could be a 'tall tale' that is an accepted method of presenting yourself to a new acquaintance.
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:31, Wed 11 June 2014.
Sarah Morgan
SG-X2, 214 posts
Negotiator
(General Upstart)
Sun 8 Jun 2014
at 20:23
  • msg #11

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

"Seeds can travel great distance blowing in the wind - without wings - and yet it is called flying."  She smiles, "We use technology like the Magic Circle to aid us in that."

"Now... I will gladly answer any number of questions for you but I find myself fearful of falling of this ledge should the wind rise.   Is there possibly a safer place we can converse, please?"  Humility and exposing ones own fears is always a good way to make others feel comfortable.
This message was last edited by the player at 09:50, Mon 09 June 2014.
StarMaster
GM, 294 posts
Storyteller
License to Tamper
Sun 8 Jun 2014
at 22:21
  • msg #12

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

"Most interesting. I shall have to ponder what you have said."

"Yes we can converse in the Great Nest. It is protected from the wind... at least as much as such a structure can be. Follow me."


At which point he drops down out of sight, though looking over the edge, you can see him heading for a large 'nest'.

After a minute, he flies back up.

"With your tech'nolo'gy."


Sarah is pretty sure that was meant to be humorous.
Sarah Morgan
SG-X2, 215 posts
Negotiator
(General Upstart)
Mon 9 Jun 2014
at 09:50
  • msg #13

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

And why ever not.  It's not like they weren't trained for this! "Well, commander, we've been invited to join Whisperwind, at their 'Great Nest' to continue the greeting.   I think he's teasing us a little in a humorous way about our lack of flight.  Shall we show him what a little Earth ingenuity can accomplish?  Do you think we could rappel down to it?"
Kylie Nova
player, 15 posts
Civilian Specialist
Naturalist
Mon 9 Jun 2014
at 15:48
  • msg #14

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

Kylie looks for the least steep spot to set up her rappelling equipment.  "Did anyone else bring a climbing kit?  This will probably take a while otherwise."
Del'noc
player, 24 posts
Jaffa
Guardian
Mon 9 Jun 2014
at 15:52
  • msg #15

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

Del'noc watched the interaction but couldn't understand the language so had to wait for the translation. The bird-creature flew down, then back up. He looked at Kylie and nodded. "I believe that is part of the...bundle...that I brought - rope and a climbing kit, though I may need assistance in utilizing it."
Kylie Nova
player, 16 posts
Civilian Specialist
Naturalist
Mon 9 Jun 2014
at 16:41
  • msg #16

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

Kylie shows Del'noc how to set up their gear.  "Good thing you have some too.  I'd like to get off this ledge before the gate opens up and the vortex vaporizes half of us.

"You're Jaffa, right?"
She points to the tattoo on his forehead.  "May I ask which system lord you used to serve?  I'm trying to memorize that kind of thing, but there's a lot of new information I have to absorb." 
Del'noc
player, 25 posts
Jaffa
Guardian
Mon 9 Jun 2014
at 22:31
  • msg #17

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

Del'noc gave a small bow of his head in response to her question. Most people in the SGC could tell he was Jaffa, yet they asked anyway. It was an odd Tau'ri quirk, but he didn't mind. It was better than them all looking at him with suspicion or hatred, for instance.

"You are correct, Kylie Nova. I am indeed Jaffa." There was a slight pause, obvious hesitation but brief. He kept working on the rope and climbing kit, aping what Kylie showed him. "I served Anubis for many years before he was defeated and exiled. Then Ra gathered what was left of the Jaffa under Anubis and took them as his own." There seemed like more to it, but that was all he said for the moment. It answered her question.
Marcus Wright
SG-X3, 93 posts
Doctor of Physics
SG-X3 Tech Guy
Tue 10 Jun 2014
at 20:23
  • msg #18

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

Marcus who was listening, figured he should help out.

"Should I see about sending the MALP back and letting the SGC know we have established communication?"

Randall Thorne
SG-X3, 86 posts
1/2 Apache
Army Ranger 1Lt
Tue 10 Jun 2014
at 22:28
  • msg #19

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

There was nothing for him to be suspicious of, and there was clearly no threat from the bird-people, at least not weapon-wise, but the air was there element and it was a long way down. Something still nagged at him, though. He couldn't quite put a finger on it. Maybe it was that metal canopy. It was just... incongruous.

He didn't need to ask the others who could climb; he already had that info in his head, from the files.

"Yeah, Marcus, go ahead and dial home while the rest of us set up the climbing gear. Don't send the MALP through just yet, though."

"Looks like you're our climbing expert, James. Set up a rope system for two people, tied off to the MALP, and then you go down first to secure the area. Once you've done that, we'll use the MALP's winch to lower the non-climbers down."

"Sarah, you'll be next. Access the situation."

"Del'noc... next."

"Followed by Kylie... Marcus... Cormac... and I'll bring up the rear."


He hated being last; he wanted to be first, should have been first, but in this situation, the best climber needed to take point. The MALP's winch could lower everyone, but the climbers could use ascenders to get back up to the mountain top faster than the winch could.
Sarah Morgan
SG-X2, 216 posts
Negotiator
(General Upstart)
Tue 10 Jun 2014
at 23:26
  • msg #20

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

With things organised, Sarah nods to her commander and then turns back to talk to Whisperwind while she waits her turn, "We'll be there shortly, Whisperwind.  While we wait, maybe you can tell me a little more about your home... the Great Nest you call it?  It seems you have your own share of technology if I'm not mistaken?"
Marcus Wright
SG-X3, 94 posts
Doctor of Physics
SG-X3 Tech Guy
Wed 11 Jun 2014
at 01:50
  • msg #21

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

Marcus moves tot the DHD and studies it for a few minutes to find the proper symbols and starts dialing back.  He readies the radio so that if the team leader wants he can tell the SGC that they will be using the MALP on planet and return with it later.
James Berten
SG-X3, 69 posts
USAF 1Lt
Pararescue
Wed 11 Jun 2014
at 03:18
  • msg #22

Re: X8T-121: Aerielle

James nods and sets about his gear ready for rappelling down the to the ground as he then sitting the rope so the others can climb down

(can we safely dial the gate without the wave hitting any of us or the malp)

20:17, Today: James Berten rolled 15 using 1d20+4. survial(mountain).
20:18, Today: James Berten rolled 20 using 1d20+3. climb.
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