for the colonists. The landing elders were slowly leading their folks out of chaos.
Basic shelters were being set up, a foundry was in the early stages of assembly and a stockpile of supplies was being inventoried as they were unloaded. Everyone knew what to do and where to do it.
Carser and Wayk were hauling and unloading with the others. Occasionally, they would stop and speak to the elders who were casting nervous looks toward Zora on the woodpile.
After what seemed to be the ninth time, Carser called Wayk over and they brought the elders to her.
She jumped to her feet and in that instant, Shasila took over.
Elder Winx was a male of distinction. He bowed low as she extended her hand.
" Hello, Elder. Welcome to my world. I have heard that it is named Pakrik and I have no reason to want it changed ."
"Thank you for the welcome, Shisala. General Carser and Captain Wayk speak very highly of you."
Elder Vikar was a woman of middle age. Her black hair was woven with silver. "Thank you for your gracious hospitality. We request that you tell us where we may begin planting."
" Do you have a map? "
"We do."
" Shall we look at it? Oh, by the way, this forest here has been cleared of all wildlife. You may take the trees for fuel and shelter if you wish it. "
Winx brightened. "That was my next question."
" I have fields where you can begin a replacement planting with fast-growing species that will fulfill your needs. I can also keep you apprised of any deadfalls of hardwoods for furniture making. "
The quiet elder, Greenal, grinned at that. "You are making us welcome. Thank you very much."
" Has General Carser mentioned the needs of my avatar? "
Vikar smiled. "A seamstress is already working on something simple based on your old ship suits. She was too shy to approach you directly."
" There is no need to be shy. Neither I nor my avatar will interfere in your colony unless you endanger the balance of the system around you. "
"We understand."
" I also know that a certain amount of pollution is unavoidable, but as long as you take my recommendations to mitigate it, no sudden lava flows will erupt under your village. "
Her threat shifted their expressions for a moment.
She smiled and forced more power into her eyes. " Do not worry. I will give fair warning. I want life to thrive here, but I don't want it done at the expense of the planet itself. In return, I will offer you healing provided by my avatar, using the waters of life. "
Greenal asked, "What kind of healing?"
" Anything from minor ailments to broken bones and deadly viruses. No creature dies on my world unless I will it. "
Zora was suddenly back in control. "Pardon. She was being a little dramatic."
Carser and Wayk each supported her as her knees buckled. The elders were looking at her in surprise.
"Hello, I am Zora and I will be your avatar today." She stifled the yelp as both of her men pinched her ass. "Shall we have a look at that map?"
They headed to the makeshift council hall and the map of the area was splayed on a series of crates.
Zora pinpointed the areas for planting, those she had put aside for re-forestation and the best areas to drill for water in the basin of the colony, including the appropriate area for a sewage treatment swamp that would allow natural bacteria to rework the waste into a harmless substance.
She started yawning as they showed her plans for the city they had planned for twenty years down the road. "I apologise. Channelling Shisala is tiring. Do you require anything else? I can have quarry locations for you tomorrow."
They blinked in surprise. Vikar smiled. "Thank you, the planet is being most generous, considering that we overlooked her on the first scans."
"No one could have found her if she didn't want to be found. It was my blood that woke her in the first place, or you would be here and someone would be running into her at a later date." She smiled and stifled a yawn again.
You are sleepy. Go and rest. Staying up
Basic shelters were being set up, a foundry was in the early stages of assembly and a stockpile of supplies was being inventoried as they were unloaded. Everyone knew what to do and where to do it.
Carser and Wayk were hauling and unloading with the others. Occasionally, they would stop and speak to the elders who were casting nervous looks toward Zora on the woodpile.
After what seemed to be the ninth time, Carser called Wayk over and they brought the elders to her.
She jumped to her feet and in that instant, Shasila took over.
Elder Winx was a male of distinction. He bowed low as she extended her hand.
" Hello, Elder. Welcome to my world. I have heard that it is named Pakrik and I have no reason to want it changed ."
"Thank you for the welcome, Shisala. General Carser and Captain Wayk speak very highly of you."
Elder Vikar was a woman of middle age. Her black hair was woven with silver. "Thank you for your gracious hospitality. We request that you tell us where we may begin planting."
" Do you have a map? "
"We do."
" Shall we look at it? Oh, by the way, this forest here has been cleared of all wildlife. You may take the trees for fuel and shelter if you wish it. "
Winx brightened. "That was my next question."
" I have fields where you can begin a replacement planting with fast-growing species that will fulfill your needs. I can also keep you apprised of any deadfalls of hardwoods for furniture making. "
The quiet elder, Greenal, grinned at that. "You are making us welcome. Thank you very much."
" Has General Carser mentioned the needs of my avatar? "
Vikar smiled. "A seamstress is already working on something simple based on your old ship suits. She was too shy to approach you directly."
" There is no need to be shy. Neither I nor my avatar will interfere in your colony unless you endanger the balance of the system around you. "
"We understand."
" I also know that a certain amount of pollution is unavoidable, but as long as you take my recommendations to mitigate it, no sudden lava flows will erupt under your village. "
Her threat shifted their expressions for a moment.
She smiled and forced more power into her eyes. " Do not worry. I will give fair warning. I want life to thrive here, but I don't want it done at the expense of the planet itself. In return, I will offer you healing provided by my avatar, using the waters of life. "
Greenal asked, "What kind of healing?"
" Anything from minor ailments to broken bones and deadly viruses. No creature dies on my world unless I will it. "
Zora was suddenly back in control. "Pardon. She was being a little dramatic."
Carser and Wayk each supported her as her knees buckled. The elders were looking at her in surprise.
"Hello, I am Zora and I will be your avatar today." She stifled the yelp as both of her men pinched her ass. "Shall we have a look at that map?"
They headed to the makeshift council hall and the map of the area was splayed on a series of crates.
Zora pinpointed the areas for planting, those she had put aside for re-forestation and the best areas to drill for water in the basin of the colony, including the appropriate area for a sewage treatment swamp that would allow natural bacteria to rework the waste into a harmless substance.
She started yawning as they showed her plans for the city they had planned for twenty years down the road. "I apologise. Channelling Shisala is tiring. Do you require anything else? I can have quarry locations for you tomorrow."
They blinked in surprise. Vikar smiled. "Thank you, the planet is being most generous, considering that we overlooked her on the first scans."
"No one could have found her if she didn't want to be found. It was my blood that woke her in the first place, or you would be here and someone would be running into her at a later date." She smiled and stifled a yawn again.
You are sleepy. Go and rest. Staying up
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