Lt. Commander Doz Finch - A Lasting Oath
Doz Finch
((Ship’s Library, Deck 4, USS Gorkon))
At her age, searching for love veered too far on the ridiculous side for her liking. She’d had plenty of rollercoaster romances to fill a book, and at least one experience of being in love even though it had ended miserably, so putting her attention elsewhere had always been acceptable and, frankly in her mind, the right thing to do. Been there, done that, cracked the tea cup. But this, she kept telling herself, was different — because Hal was different. And so, in her whirlwind of delusion and deluge of stupidity, the search was on.
Finch: Although they have locations all over Ullia, their primary and most historical central building, Ahinielriniar, or the Old Dome as it tends to be described, ::she turned to Thea, looking relieved at that,:: is incredibly large and overlooks the misty seas below.
Kairis: I wonder if there's any symbolism or significance to the location.
Her eyes twinkled thoughtfully, mouth curling to one side. Was Thea right? Might there have been symbolism to its location? A domed building standing between a city and the edge of a spectacular cliff? Or was it more strategic, designed with purpose, for an architectural or spiritual reason? Perhaps she could find schematics and design papers on it later and scratch that itch.
Finch: On Earth, there are temples and megaliths aligned with stars and constellations. ::She rubbed her mouth and chin thoughtfully.:: So I’d imagine there very well might be something significant about its placement, yes.
Kairis: It's novel to think of. Almost everything on Palanon has significance in its placement. ::She smiled slightly.:: The exodus from the homeworld was so carefully orchestrated, you see, and that just carried forward as we planned new projects.
Finch: Like the Lum Innith, I suppose. Rising from the ashes! Ready to begin anew.
The Tyrellian took a sip of her tea, finger tapping lightly against the delicate rim of the cup, and the older human thought about her recent time visiting Palanon, and the lasting effect it had had on her, and also on Ernie and Merilia. Perhaps it wasn’t just the sweeping vistas, or the remarkable meadows. Perhaps it was also the architecture, and the people. In a way, Earth was similar — a melting pot of cultures and personalities, meshed together with distinct beliefs, but common ideals.
Kairis: What does it say about their lifestyle? It might be the specialised telepathy you mentioned.
Finch: Let’s see! There’s the dah dah dah, no that’s not it. There’s a region and a du-be-doo…ah! Here it is. The Cenhmara oath.
She wet her lips with her hot steaming brew before continuing, brown eyes scanning each line with fervour, and a few dozen silent fireworks stirred into excitement as well.
Finch: By tradition, Ullians deeply steeped in the movement live at the Ahinielriniar either in the building itself, or in carefully constructed villages nearby. Emissaries may visit other locations across the planet or quadrants on special missions, but must always return back to Ullia, particularly Ahinielriniar, as part of their oath.
As part of their oath. This implied that it was longer and more in depth than one or two lines or expectations. In a way, it was almost difficult to imagine Hal in that scenario, fixed to a particular way of life. Had he abandoned it completely, over in the changed timeline? Or had he kept it personal and closer to his heart? Had it weighed heavily on his chest the entire time she knew him?
Was he even there or was she wasting her time?
Oh Doz.
Kairis: Response
Finch: One such important date is the Hiea, ::she blinked under tensed brows, trying to figure out how to pronounce the word,:: Hieahnuil, ::she said through a pleading expression,:: a period of time when the sea mists are densest, and telepathic activity seemingly intensifies.
Kairis: Response
Finch: Goodness me. What do you reckon about it? There are Tyrellians with telepathy, aren't there?
Kairis: Response