First Challenge - Video

[shorterinperson]

[ When the video turns on, a short haired woman appears on screen. She appears in her late twenties, possibly early thirties, and is focusing very intently on the screen. In fact, her eyes seem to be focused on something apart from the screen, in front or behind it. The truly unusual thing here is that the whole image is obscured by an odd purple

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[with_discipline]

[WAR AT HOME YOU SAY. T'Pol relates. :|] Assignments come on the fifteenth and thirtieth; you'll have to wait until then.

[shorterinperson]

Of each month? But wait. If time flows differently here than at home, how do I know what day it is?

[with_discipline]

[A pause while she clickety clacks on her PADD to double check the date. She knows, but. Nothing wrong with being sure.] Today is April the seventh, by the human calendar.

[shorterinperson]

Are there a lot of people on board who aren't human?

[with_discipline]

I am Vulcan. There are several Time Lords - also called Gallifreyans - a Klingon, a half-Klingon, and a dwarf, among others. The majority is human.

[shorterinperson]

Well, this should be exciting. At least there aren't Stormwings.

...There aren't any Stormwings, are there?

[with_discipline]

I'm unfamiliar with that species.

[shorterinperson]

Good. Consider yourself lucky.

[with_discipline]

Why?

[shorterinperson]

They're wretched things, and they only come where they know they'll find death soon.

[with_discipline]

That does indeed sound unpleasant.

[shorterinperson]

And that's without me mentioning the sharp, steel wings for arms and that awful stench.

[with_discipline]

....Everyone on board this ship has been humanoid. It's doubtful these creatures will be brought aboard.

[shorterinperson]

I think that's the best news I've heard all day.

[with_discipline]

You're welcome.