Izzy would give Madison a confused before looking down at the small bag she was currently carrying having forgotten that unlike other occasions that their luggage wasn't being sent ahead "Ah...yes...um...ok, new plan we swing by where we're staying drop off our things then go to the fair for a little while, go back and change then hit the town, sound good?" she asked, waiting to see if anyone else had anything to suggest before continuing "Sam, any chance you could arrange for a pair of rooms at the palace?" she asked, figuring that Sam would already have official quarters or house somewhere on Bura in which she would be staying.

It was as they were rather awkwardly trying to organise their accommodation and entertainment for the evening that Izzy would spot another pair of women looking just as overwhelmed by their surroundings; gazing around at their surroundings with the awe of somebody that had never been to Bura before. Although she wasn't normally one to put herself out there and make the first move she decided to play the role of good Samaritan figuring that they had probably made the same mistake as they had by not arranging for anywhere to sleep tonight "Hmm excuse me...this may sound like an odd question but, have you guys got anywhere to stay tonight?" she asked the pair of women; one a tall angel and the other a human wearing a white blouse and jeans "...only my friend is arranging for rooms at the palace and may be able to get two more if you haven't, not that I'm prying or anything, I...just...um...you know..." Izzy trailed off awkwardly fearing that she was perhaps intruding rather than being helpful.

   The  Faire was bustling. people laughing and  eating.

 Some of them looked     when a   Formation of  fighter  craft went over head.. They were  flying to the East where the  war games  were being held.

 Mitch watched them  Fly over with concern,  but  he pointed to the Games,Lets  see if Haley can win some prizes.. and  if i can win some  for you guys..huh?

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 There  are   some drivers that will be headed to the Palace. They can take  items if you wish

 Sam smiles and walks over to a driver," Excuse I am Lt Robertson, I would please like all of our things brought to the Palace and set up my room and three others for my guests, thank any problems contact me." Sam smiled and motioned for everyone to give their stuff to the driver to bring to the Palace.

 Sam smiled back and replied," We should be good to go shall we hit the festival now?"

The luggage problem was solved more easily than Madison thought it would. As Sam instructed, she handed her bag over to the driver. relieved that she wouldn't have to worry about getting a hotel either.

"Wonderful. Thank you Sam. Let's go have some fun."

Billie was really excited about the fair that was taking place, finding it all enchanting in a way. She had never really been to anything like this back home and well…she was very much the hermit at the Academy. She had left her bag with the drivers that would take them to where they needed to be so that way, she could enjoy the Fair with Arnie. “Wow,” she breathed out in a whisper. With a smile, she looked to Arnie, kissing his cheek before leading him to a food stall, her stomach growling loudly. Billie ordered a corndog, looking around at everything after she received it. “Where do we even start....”

Finishing atleast one run on the mountain coaster both Haley and Nikki headed for the chip exchange so they could get chips to play with.  Walking slow with Mitch because of his ankle Nikki kissed him lightly "I already got my prize" she flirted a bit.  Putting a couple coins down the girls tried the burst-a-balloon dart game.  a bit off kilter in her brace Nikki did not do so well, getting only one balloon for a small prize of a folding fan.  Haley did her best as Nikki showed her, but being only near 6 years old, she had no real muscles for throwing, but hit a red balloon and under was a tag for a medium prize, a small light pink purse with green and red bead work of a rose on it.  smelled like stale roses too.  Mitch did the best of them hitting 4 out of 5 throws each with a small prize.  Nikki handed him her small prize and they got a large prize, a large plushie green frog.  It was half the size of Haley, and its forearm webbed hands snapped together so she could wear it on her back.  For his efforts Mitch got a kiss, eliciting a few oohhhs and ahhs from on lookers.

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"I agree -- very much!  So far as first impressions go, it hasn't let me down!  Why don't we check out the city, first?  Unless you'd rather do the festival?   I'd like to find a decent hotel, and get settled somewhere.  Among other reasons, there's another member of the crew, I've got to let him know where I'm staying, once his mission is finally wrapped up."   

Justin --  I just hope things are going okay...got to check the COM database again, when I get a moment... Alison thought pensively.

And then again to NA-CE:  "Also, once in town, I want to get more information about the surrounding villages.   There's something, in particular, that I want to do, and I need to find out if it's possible.   Shall we see if we can catch a hover van-?"

 NA-CE smiled and replied to Alison, " Yes it is beautiful, I thought my home was beautiful but Bura is a very close second in my book. " Then Alison talked about a hotel and another crew member. " Yes we need to find a place to stay before they are all taken by crewmembers. Oh you have met someone already that is awesome Alison.

 Then Izzy walked over and talked with them, she seemed nervous at the end. NA-CE turned to Izzy and replied," Hello no we dont we were just discussing that, thank you. I am Corporal NA-CE combat med-tech nice to meet you. Oh really that would be wonderful, we were about to head to city but I think I want to check out this Burian Festival." turning back to Alison she says," I am going to check out the Festival and see if her friend can get me a room, are you still going to the city or do you want to check out the festival.

 Lizzy smiled and said," Oh thank you Sam that was awesome, three rooms e only need two, but maybe you got extra for other crew got it Sam good work." Lizzy saw Izzy walk over to the new Doctor and looks like a new med tech she hadn't met yet. Honestly there were a lot of people on this huge ship that she has never met.

 Lizzy smiled at Madison," Yes I think we are good to go waiting on Izzy maybe more people to join us. You look very well Madison you enjoying life on the Hermes so far?" Lizzy decided to let Izzy handle the new ladies she needs work on her social skills. Lizzy was very happy Izzy goig out on her own to ask new people to join them that was so awesome.

Sorry; didn't catch Izzy's approach in that last one...

Alison smiled at Ensign Sakura, trying to reassure.  "I know who you are, generally, even though we've not yet met. And congratulations on your engagement! I'm Alison Verault, also in Med, though a different division."

"And, the offer is much appreciated.   NA-CE here is brand new, whereas I'm just sort of new.  Help with accommodations is appreciated.   I've got someone else who'll be staying with me, though ... is that going to work okay?   I can do a hotel, if no."

As to destinations, Alison bit her lip: "Tempting.  But, I need to get settled in, and there's something else I really want to check out.   If that comes to anything, I'll let you know; it could be a lot of fun for a group to do. I may find you at the festival a bit later."   

”I’m Isobel, though most people call me Izzy” Izzy replied as NA-CE introduced herself before giving Alison a slightly worried look when she said she already knew who she was and congratulated her on her engagement ”Oh thank you…um…should I be worried?” she said laughing nervously, wondering how Alison had come to learn who she was. However she would put that to one side as the pair gratefully accepted the offer of getting them a room ”You’d have to ask Sam about your friend I don’t know how many rooms she can get…but…um…we were planning on taking a walk around the fair before heading out into town for a girly night out…you’re welcome to join us…if you want to” she shyly offered before turning to Sam ”Hey Sam, do you think you could get a pair of rooms for NA-CE and Alison at the palace?” she asked as she handed her bag over to the driver to take to the palace.

In reply to Lizzy O'conner (msg # 22):

"I have to say it's been an adventure so far, Sometimes it's fascinating, and other times it's terrifying. Lizzy. I still get a bit lost as to how things go, but then I just follow the crowd. Somehow, I've managed not to go where I'm supposed to all the time."

"How many times have you been to Bura?"

 Sam actually got on her secure comm and then officially set up a room for Lizzy and Izzy a big VIP room, her room set up, then one for Madison, one for NA-Ce and one for Alison. Sam got it all taken care of and also made sure their stuff got to the right rooms and Sam also tried to get their rooms near hers if she could.

  Sam smiled at Izzy and replied," Already done, Alison and NA-CE both have rooms are we all set on rooms then?"

 Sam giggled at Izzy's reaction, then whispered in Izzy's ear, " That is the shrink she read up on everyone plus I told her a little bit about you and Lizzy nothing much."

 Sam smiled at Alison it was her who discovered her Angel heritage. " Your room is all set Alison just talk to the guards at the Palace and they will set you up ok."

 Sam then walked towards the Festival," Ok everyone going to the festival come with me." Sam was happy and smiling as she skipped her way to the Festival entrance.

Alison smiled. "Don't let this worry you Izzy, but as Samantha says, I'm the Med division's doctor of psychiatry.  And, it's just a standard part of the job to review crew profiles, and learn who does what.   Not to single anyone out, I promise! But they expect me to know who may be under the most stress, and that includes pilots."       She turned to Sam:

"Good to see you again, Samantha, and thank you so much for doing that."    She thought it over.

"Ok, sure, I'll go with you guys.  Sounds like fun!  I can do the other thing tomorrow, though sheer curiosity is almost killing me."     

When there was a break in the conversation, Alison briefly utilized her COM, in order to leave a particular message to someone...
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They bought some cotton candy and continued around the midway.  Nikki showed Haley how to 'skim' a cred to land on some pottery and crystal glasses and cups.  She held the cone with the cotton candy as Haley tried.  Nikki watched, smiled, and snuck a bit or two of the cotton candy.  She raised it seeing a few others about and crossing paths.  "Try the mountain coaster!" she let them know.

”Thanks Sam, I think that’s it for rooms we’ll have to assume Nikki has something sorted out” Izzy replied, not having seen Nikki since she helped pull her up the side of a cliff.

With Sam and Alison reassuring her that everything was ok and that Alison had simply reviewed her file along with everyone else’s as part of her job Izzy would give a sigh of relief ”oh that’s a relief, so long as there aren’t any stars next to my name” she said with another nervous laugh, still not a hundred percent sure how she felt about a shrink reviewing her file.

With their rooms booked and sorted, and their luggage on the way there, Izzy would excitedly take Lizzy by the hand and begin urging her towards the bus that would take them down the road to the fair “I’m ready, let’s go already!” she giggled, eager to go to the fair and see what it had to offer.

 NA-CE smiled at Alison when she said she would join them as well. NA-CE turned to Sam and replied." Thank you very much Lt. and yes I am ready to enjoy this festival I cant wait to see what it is all about."

 NA-CE will follow the others to the vans to take them to the Festival.

 Lizzy smiled at Madison and replied," Yes it can be both, but I am very glad you are with us Madison, oh and this is my second official visit to Bura. Sam is a member of the Burian Fleet she knows Bura the best of all of us."

 Lizzy then smiled at Izzy took her hand and said," Yes lets get a move on shall we." Lizzy heads for the vans to take them to the Fair.

As soon as she stepped out of the van Izzy would be gazing around in amazement as she tried to take in the sights, sounds and smells of the fair having never been to anything like this before in her life "oh wow, this is so cool! What should we do first?" she asked putting her arm around Lizzy's slender waist as they walked past the plethora of stalls and rides "...I mean should we get something to eat or...oh wow dodgems!" Izzy exclaimed every bit as excited by it all as the kids running around and all hyped up on sugar were.

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Zob kept to himself on the ride down he was wearing a off duty uniform and  with a longer light hooded sweatshirt that worked to conceal his SMG and sidearm as the ride touched down at the fair grounds he let out a small chuckle as he set off to look for something to snack on.

Justin headed to the spot the Doc chosen to meet up with him. On the way Justin paused at a Florist and selected a bouquet of natives and some information about the selection.
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"Only in a good way," Alison assured the courageous pilot, with a wink.  And following that, boarded the vans with the other gals to get to the fairgrounds, giving NA-CE a smile and wave, now that the Angel was integrated with the group.

Once there, she made a slight detour toward the line of booths where Justin had COMed that he would meet her.   And upon spotting him, jogged on over.

"I'm so glad you're back from the mission," she kissed him on the cheek.  "I confess I was getting a little worried, there."   Naturally, she couldn't miss the bouquet.   Smiled.

"Those are lovely. And, no blossom that grows on Earth."  She sniffed at them, liking the scent as well as the color. "Do you know what they're called?" 

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 35):

Giving the Doc half hug. Justin informed as he handed them to her. The Florist called them Minima aureum Orchis producing a pamphlet. I picked up this reference material, that may help.
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 Sam smiled at Izzy as they get out of the Van and saw and smelled the festival. Sam said," Everything!!!!!!!!, but first food is in order especially for our runners this morning." Sam could smell the food area, Burian food just had a better smell for some reason. Sam looked around and enjoyed the sites, sounds, and smells of the real world and not a spaceship. She had loved being in space, but ever since she first came to Bura she felt connected to Bura and now she was getting homesick for her new real home planet.

The whole point of a fair was to eat crap food and do silly fun things. Madison remembered the county fairs back home. They were always such a good time, and she was looking forward to seeing a Burian fair. As soon as they got out of the transport, she was hit by the mouth-watering smells of the fresh cooked foods and the sounds of happy crowds.

"I'm all for the food idea. But, Sam, you're going to have to tell me what to try first."