It has been 3 days since the Axiom arrived in Roussillon.
The High Priestess is busy reading through research data that they acquired with their encounter with the strange Nomads in the system 3 days prior that left her with a rather peculiar guest upon the Axiom.
*****3 Days Earlier*****
The High Priestess watches from her bridge as their peculiar escort, Nina Rodriguez who decided of her own volition to accompany them to Roussillon was getting agitated by the presence of the Nomads who did not immediately attack them. It was the first time Bianca had seen Nomads who just sat there watching them.
When one of the Nomads began singing, Bianca had only one thought in her mind. "This is peculiar. They sound exactly the same as the songs I hear in my dreams. I'll need to investigate this in greater detail when Mrs.Nina is not with the Axiom."
After Nina warned the Axiom that they need to leave the System, the Nomads began attacking. Bianca ordered the Axiom to hover above Battleship Pamiers for safety as the Axiom had no weapons of her own. Nina engaged the Nomads and was holding her own well. After what seemed like an eternity of holding their breath, Nina and one of the Nomads destroyed eachother. The Nomad having died but Nina's escape pod had jettisoned in time.
"Tractor in Mrs.Nina's escape pod immediately!" Bianca ordered the bridge crew of the Axiom.
The Axiom tractored in Nina's escape pod before turning its bow towards the remaining Nomad.
"Please ensure that Mrs.Nina is taken to the infirmary immediately and given treatment if there are any injuries that need it."
Prepared for the Nomad's attack, instead it pulled away. And then spoke to Bianca. She felt as if she could hear it directly inside her mind and not through her ears. The Nomad and Bianca exchanged many words, this exchange between them ended in the Nomad telling Bianca that they'll tolerate her presence within Roussillon and that they will be watching her out of curiosity. Bianca breathed a heavy sigh of relief.
"The Light has guided us through yet another trial." She got up from her chair on the Bridge and walked towards the elevator.
"Helm, keep the ship in a holding pattern near the Battleship Pamiers as well as request for any data on the Jump Hole we flew past earlier that they might have. You may offer them compensation for the information. I'm sure the Maquis won't say no to a donation to their cause."
Bianca pressed the button for Deck 3 where the Infirmary was, the elevator doors closed behind her and then began its descent.
"Why was there this sense of familiarity with the Nomad I spoke to. And the other one that was destroyed sang similar songs to what I normally hear when I sleep...."
"This requires further investigation. For now we'll probe the Maquis and any other factions in Roussillon for information and at the end of the Week return to Omicron Gamma so that Mrs.Nina can make it safely back to her home."
The Elevator stops at Deck 3 and the doors open allowing Bianca to step into the corridor and begin walking to the Infirmary. After arriving at the door to the infirmary, Bianca opens the door to see Nina sitting upright but somewhat dazed. Most likely suffering from the aftereffects of a concussion.
"I see you have awoken. It is a pleasure to meet you face to face Mrs.Rodriguez."
Bianca extended some pleasantries with a curtsey before speaking up again not allowing Nina to talk.
"Before you ask, you are aboard the Axiom. Your ship was unfortunately lost in the action so we tractored in your escape pod. So I will offer you a choice Mrs.Rodridguez. You may either remain here on the Axiom for the remaining 6 days while I conduct some research into the Origins of the Songs I hear as well as while we a memorial ceremony for the souls who lost their lives on Planet Toulouse, or you may send a message back to Planet Crete asking for your allies to come and fetch you once you have recovered. What say you? This is the perfect opportunity for you to observe our faith upclose as you were rather eager to see how my songs can bring salvation to the pilgrims who hear it."
Bianca extended her hand towards Nina.
"Won't you join us for this little bit and see how people who have discarded their weapons and rely on their faith towards The Songs of the Light to guide them?"
She gave a sincere smile waiting for Nina's response.
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