NPC Tapati - Why did they want to execute you? revised
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May 18, 2026, 11:43:27 AMMay 18
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((OOC: This is a revision of the earlier version of this sim. Please disregard the previous post. This version is slightly shorter than the first one and removes the action that injured Matthews. As before the intent here is for this to be before Semara's Matthews tag. I hope this doesn't disrupt anyone's plans to rescue Matthews.))
((Corridor, Velithari Ship Jorogumo))
Tapati stood silently watching the approaching coriidor, two security guards standing at either side of her. There were openings on either side of where the three large Velithari stood but those openings were sealed shut. Once the passage was fully sealed, there would be no escape for the alien. Tapati engaged the communications device located just below her hearing orifice.
Tapati: How much longer?
Varuni: They will be turning to see you... now.
Tapati looked up and as expected there was a truly odd looking, short, soft, light brown, essentially naked alien wearing a helmet and followed closely by VM. If the chitin around her mouth would have allowed her to smile, she would have done so. The alien stopped suddenly, turned and immediately ran into VM. Both of them tumbled to the floor.
Tapati: Varuni. Close the corridor. Guards. Secure the alien.
The security guards were on the alien with such speed that even Tapati was impressed. There was little possibility of escape for the alien only two thirds the size of his attackers. Once they had secured him with filaments, there was no possibility of escape at all. Tapati stepped toward the unnamed Velithari male and clicked her mandibles twice.
Tapati: You performed well, VM. You may return to your quarters now. You will find the promised extra rations there. :: VM hesitated for only a moment. :: We will discuss your future and a name for you later.
VM: Thank you, mistress. It is always an honor to serve.
Tapati turned her attention to the human. She clicked her mandibles again.
Tapati: Well, Matews. I hope you enjoyed your exercise period but recreation time is over. Now it is time for your ... final... interview. :: to the guards :: Bring him.
((Security Compartment, Velithari Ship Jorogumo))
The security compartment was monotonous even by Velithari standards. The lighting was bright and the walls were devoid of the murals of Mahila and posters that so dominated so many walls on Jorogumo. Tapati tilted her head as she examined Matews as he sat on a protrusion from the wall between his guards.
Tapati: I have two things to say to you and I suggest you pay careful attention. There are five women from your ship on board Jorogumo and you will be returning to your ship with them shortly.
Matthews: Response
The response was as Tapati had expected. She had watched every minute of recordings of Matews time aboard Jorogumo. She had watched the nonsensical answers to his initial interviews through to his "escape" from "confinement" and his controlled wanderings through the ship. His interactions with VM were among the few things that gave her any hope for him or his species.
Tapati: First Officer Amelia Semana, and lieutenants Ohanli, Tolado, Michaels, and Lasha El'Hel await you. ::beat:: The second item is that you have a choice about how you will go back with them. You may either go back in one piece or you may go back in multiple pieces. The choice is completely yours.
Matthews: Response
Tapati: Note how you have been secured. The bindings on your wrists and ankles are made of the same filament as we used to penetrate the hull of your ship. To end your life, all you have to do is move a hand or a foot and the filament will slice that appendage off. :: beat :: In case you have doubts, allow me to demonstrate using your helmet. You will not be needing this any more.
Tapati took the helmet and a tool that vaguely resembled a bow with an invisible bow string. With a single, simple motion, Tapati sliced a section off of the helmet. She held up the pieces of the helmet for a moment before placing it on the floor in front of Matews.
((OOC. The helmet is damaged but can still function as a communications device. ))
Tapati: Now. I have a few simple questions and you will stay here, bound as you are, until you answer them. Given what I have seen of your earlier interviews, I won't bother to ask if you understand. My first question. Your compatriots sent you from your ship to a quick, certain death in an environment riddled with filaments such as these, in an outfit that would have offered only enough protection to allow you to be aware of your unpleasant death in the few seconds you would have left. It is certain that, had we not rescued you, you would have died mere moments after your meager tether was severed. Beyond your apparent ignorance, what did you do on board your ship that made them want to execute you?
Matthews: Response
((Corridor, Velithari Ship Jorogumo))
Tapati stood silently watching the approaching coriidor, two security guards standing at either side of her. There were openings on either side of where the three large Velithari stood but those openings were sealed shut. Once the passage was fully sealed, there would be no escape for the alien. Tapati engaged the communications device located just below her hearing orifice.
Tapati: How much longer?
Varuni: They will be turning to see you... now.
Tapati looked up and as expected there was a truly odd looking, short, soft, light brown, essentially naked alien wearing a helmet and followed closely by VM. If the chitin around her mouth would have allowed her to smile, she would have done so. The alien stopped suddenly, turned and immediately ran into VM. Both of them tumbled to the floor.
Tapati: Varuni. Close the corridor. Guards. Secure the alien.
The security guards were on the alien with such speed that even Tapati was impressed. There was little possibility of escape for the alien only two thirds the size of his attackers. Once they had secured him with filaments, there was no possibility of escape at all. Tapati stepped toward the unnamed Velithari male and clicked her mandibles twice.
Tapati: You performed well, VM. You may return to your quarters now. You will find the promised extra rations there. :: VM hesitated for only a moment. :: We will discuss your future and a name for you later.
VM: Thank you, mistress. It is always an honor to serve.
Tapati turned her attention to the human. She clicked her mandibles again.
Tapati: Well, Matews. I hope you enjoyed your exercise period but recreation time is over. Now it is time for your ... final... interview. :: to the guards :: Bring him.
((Security Compartment, Velithari Ship Jorogumo))
The security compartment was monotonous even by Velithari standards. The lighting was bright and the walls were devoid of the murals of Mahila and posters that so dominated so many walls on Jorogumo. Tapati tilted her head as she examined Matews as he sat on a protrusion from the wall between his guards.
Tapati: I have two things to say to you and I suggest you pay careful attention. There are five women from your ship on board Jorogumo and you will be returning to your ship with them shortly.
Matthews: Response
The response was as Tapati had expected. She had watched every minute of recordings of Matews time aboard Jorogumo. She had watched the nonsensical answers to his initial interviews through to his "escape" from "confinement" and his controlled wanderings through the ship. His interactions with VM were among the few things that gave her any hope for him or his species.
Tapati: First Officer Amelia Semana, and lieutenants Ohanli, Tolado, Michaels, and Lasha El'Hel await you. ::beat:: The second item is that you have a choice about how you will go back with them. You may either go back in one piece or you may go back in multiple pieces. The choice is completely yours.
Matthews: Response
Tapati: Note how you have been secured. The bindings on your wrists and ankles are made of the same filament as we used to penetrate the hull of your ship. To end your life, all you have to do is move a hand or a foot and the filament will slice that appendage off. :: beat :: In case you have doubts, allow me to demonstrate using your helmet. You will not be needing this any more.
Tapati took the helmet and a tool that vaguely resembled a bow with an invisible bow string. With a single, simple motion, Tapati sliced a section off of the helmet. She held up the pieces of the helmet for a moment before placing it on the floor in front of Matews.
((OOC. The helmet is damaged but can still function as a communications device. ))
Tapati: Now. I have a few simple questions and you will stay here, bound as you are, until you answer them. Given what I have seen of your earlier interviews, I won't bother to ask if you understand. My first question. Your compatriots sent you from your ship to a quick, certain death in an environment riddled with filaments such as these, in an outfit that would have offered only enough protection to allow you to be aware of your unpleasant death in the few seconds you would have left. It is certain that, had we not rescued you, you would have died mere moments after your meager tether was severed. Beyond your apparent ignorance, what did you do on board your ship that made them want to execute you?
Matthews: Response
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NPC Security Officer Tapati
of the Velithari
as simmed by
LtJg Lera Michaels
Engineering Officer
K240106LM2
NPC Security Officer Tapati
of the Velithari
as simmed by
LtJg Lera Michaels
Engineering Officer
K240106LM2
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