Early Years {Thomas-Da’Kar-Sharpay}

[Cadet Sharpay Harper]

"Hi ho the dairy-o, ah, hunting for history we will go." Sharpay sang as she lead the group. The martian sunlight hit the station and Sharpay lifted a hand to her forehead to help keep the light that was being deflected their way out of her eyes. "Not sure about you, but I'm starting to wish I brought my sunglasses."

At least they were almost there. "Watch where you step. Apparently we got the rocky side of the planet."

Pebbles, rocks, and a few boulders were part of the land formation on this end. Not exactly foreign terrain for Mars, but the last thing they needed was for someone to fall and get injured.

Tag: Either.

[Cadet Thomas Rider]

Thomas frowned at the back of Sharpay's head as she sang. He wasn't really against singing, it just seemed odd to do it in the middle of mars towards... where were they going? Something on the memorial lines if he remembered correctly.

Must be something do with the history of the planet then. Thomas wasn't an expert on Mars but he did know his basic knowledge. Walking along the rocky terrain he sometimes found his feet slipping slightly but not enough for him to go tumbling down a cliff and into something bad, or at least he hoped not.

Thomas continued to follow the leader with occasional glances to the person he didn't know, or specifically, the cardassian he didn't know. He hadn't expected to see Helik when he first saw him and he really didn't expect to see two Cardassians at the Academy.

Tag: Either

[Cadet Sharpay Harper]

Sharpay looked back at the two. "Would anyone care to voice their opinion about our assignment or talk about what you already know about this planet?" Sharpay asked as she looked forward again. Slowly rubbing the back of her neck, Sharpay closed her eyes just for a minute. It was hotter than hades. "Either one of you have an empty PADD with you?"

Tag: Tommy Boy- unless Da’Kar comes back & wishes to respond as well.

[Cadet Thomas Rider]

Thomas remained quiet, hoping the other guy would respond but with no prevail. The question about the PADD was one that Thomas didn't have trouble with, taking off the bag he was carrying over his shoulder Thomas fished a PADD out of the bag and sped up to give it to Sharpay.

"Here."

Tag: Sharp

[Cadet Sharpay Harper]

Smiling, Sharpay looked at Thomas. "Ever think of joining Starfleet Academy's track an field team?" She of course was kidding. Sharpay had really only said such because as to how Tommy boy sped up, and was now next to her. She lightly shook her head as she removed her one hand from the back of her neck. "Thank you." Sharpay took the PADD from Thomas.

"I'm copying the contents from my PADD to yours. I thought it might help some." Sharpay lightly shrugged. "Besides it's always good to have a back up copy of all work, don't you think so?"

Sharpay finished copying the data then handed Thomas' PADD back to him.

Not too soon after the little group arrived. "I think we're about to get started." Shar commented as they were approached by two historians, that most definitely looked like they belonged here.

"Hello sirs." Sharpay said respectfully in greeting. "I'm Cadet Sharpay Harper," Shar then gestured to her companions for this assignment. "Cadet Thomas Rider, and this here is Cadet Da’Kar." She said by way of introduction, although she suspected the two already knew who they were.

Tag: Either.

(OOC: Feel free to NPC the historians. I'm sure we'll all get a shot at doing so.)

[Cadet Thomas Rider]

"Uh, not really." Was Thomas's reply to Sharpay before he realized that she was in fact only joking. Frowning to himself in embarrassment he quickly looked down at the ground as he continued to follow her. She was right about backing up work, he always did though he hardly ever lost it, or anything really.

When they arrived at the place Thomas took a stand next to Sharpay as he looked around though they stopped on the historians as they got closer.

"Welcome cadets." The older historian said politely as he looked at the selection from the Academy. "First, does anyone have any questions before we give you a tour and explain some key events surrounding mars."

Thomas had a few questions but didn't really feel like asking them in person and in front of the historians, besides they weren't exactly important questions. He would find the information if he really wanted to, it wasn't that hard. He glanced at the others to see if they had any questions.

Tag: Any

[Cadet Sharpay Harper]

Questions? Seriously, did every type of instructor ask that? Of course Shar had questions. If she didn't and didn't question she wouldn't much make for a worthy student or leader. Shar looked at the historians quickly debating which question to pose first. "I do." Shar spoke up. They might sound a little silly, but there were there to learn.

"First off, why is this memorial here on Mars when most are on Earth? Also, are we going to get any hands on explanation and or instruction?" Alright, the last question hadn't exactly been one of the tops to ask, but personally Sharpay wasn't the best at just listening to or about stories when it came to history. She was more of a hands on, lets do something type learner, but she did her best not to show that as it would appear improper. Patience was not a strong suite.

One of the historians smiled. "Your questions will be answered shortly. Please, follow us."

Alright... Shar looked at Thomas before taking lead in following the two historians. They were led to the first stop. A little slide show was playing on the monitor near by. Below the monitor was what looked to be some sort of work station. Curious...

Tag: Any.

[Cadet Thomas Rider]

Good question Thomas thought to himself on Sharpay's query but the lack of an immediate answer drew Thomas's eyebrow to another height before letting it drop and following the historians. They stopped at the slide show. Thomas had seen one of these things before and without hesitation which was a surprise moved over to the station.

If he was right then this was a public slide show meaning the public and tourists had control over it otherwise there wouldn't be any station for the public to control it. Thomas pressed one of the buttons and the image on the slide show screen shimmered to life. It was a picture of early Egyptian and Aztec drawings and carvings about astronomy, mainly mars.

Tag: Any

[Narrator]

Suddenly, Sharpay's PADD chirrups. A message appears on the screen: Return to the shuttleport immediately. This order supercedes all previous orders.

[Cadet Sharpay Harper]

Sharpay was about to speak up about the drawing and carving that had currently popped up when she got a message on her PADD. She looked down and read it. "Oh my." Sharpay looked up at the two historians. "I am extreemely sorry, but we must leave." Sharpay looked at Thomas and the historians. "I've just recieved a message that we are to return to the shuttleport immediately. I sincerely apologise, perhaps we could come back another time."

Shar looked to Thomas. "Come along if you will...please." Shar turned to lead the way back. She felt a little guilty about leaving so abruptly, but orders were orders. Something had to be up since this was a sudden order that took presadance above all others.

End Shar.