Gaheris gave another slight nod to the doctor before jerking his head slightly inclining for Rommie to join him. He doubted he'd need the Doctor's services a few days from now. Whatever her technology she used had gotten him healed enough that his nanobots would take care of the rest. Nietzscheans were bio-engineered to be perfect. The best. Healthwise, healing wise - everything about a Nietzschean was geared toward survival and their genetics was no exception.
The massive creature followed behind and slightly to the left. Gaheris wasn't too impressed. Worf might seem formidable - which had yet to be determined - but Garehis was Nietzschean. Not to mention trained by the High Guard - the elite fighting force of the Commonwealth. He was full military and could engage as such. Still, he was curious how well he'd do against Worf. Provided that their might be an opportunity, he'd like to see if the man would spare. Just to get an idea of his skills. Though, he himself would have to be careful not to reveal a lot. It was just them. Though, these people were a bit...trusting.
They sat in the ready room waiting for the captain. Worf scrutinized them from where he stood off to the side. Both had the bearing and posture that indicated either military training - or maybe even some high class society training. They were rigid yet appearing relaxed. That indicated more military. Not to mention, their clothes had a uniform appeal to it and they were armed.
"You mentioned your ship was the Enterprise," Rommie looked over at Riker. Of the two, he seemed more open for engagement than Worf. She had no idea what species the other man was but he had a fierce look to him. Almost closed. Not that she judged. There were many species that had looks that might seem intimidating or fierce yet were very passive. She doubted that in this case but you never knew. "Is she common for your, Federation was it?"
Gaheris, face cool as ever, looked at Rommie. Excellent, she was gathering information that could be useful. Know thy enemy.
They didn't really get much chance for a reply before the Captain entered.
Jean-Luc was curious about these newcomers and as soon as they were ready headed over. But not before first contacting Nex and seeing if she would be willing to accompany him. Seeing as they had no idea who they were - Commander Rhade was not like any species he was familiar with - though he seemed very human. In addition, he was a commander and thus military. It would be good to know his intentions and having a telapath was very handy for that. Though, Picard doubted they were a threat.
Entering, he waved them down as they both moved to stand. Neither of which listened.
"Captain, my I express my gratitude for the use of your Doctor." Gaheris inclined his head slightly.
"You're most welcome. I hope she was most helpful."
"Indeed, she was."
They sat.
Picard glanced over at Riker before turning his attention to the newcomers. "I'm sure you have a fascinating tale on how you got out in the middle of nowhere in that little pod." He had checked with the bridge. There were absolutely no debris. Nothing to indicate where the ship came from.
Rommie looked over at Gaheris. It would be interesting to see what he would reveal and what he wouldn't. Her look was not lost by Picard.
The commander placed his hands calmly on the table, resting them, perfectly at ease. He studied the captain with calm assurance. "We were aboard our vessel when we got caught in the gravitational pull of a black hole. The ship itself was damaged," Damage from the fight but really sabotage was what had got them caught. Sabotage by him. Something that Rommie was undoubtedly thinking about. He continued. "So we tried to get away in the escape pod. Apparently, we were pulled in as well because we found ourselves here, in the Yol’tor system." He shrugged. "Frankly we're lucky to be alive. It's theorized that black holes lead to other universes or different parts of the universe but no one knows and you could be just as lucky to end up dead. Something I'm grateful that we aren't." He leaned back slightly. "We appreciate you picking us up though. If you wouldn't mind, there's a Commonwealth station in this sector that you can drop us off at."
Picard exchanged a look with the others from his team before looking back at Gaheris. "How can you be certain that you're still in the same galaxy?" He asked. And that wasn't even touching the fact a different universe.
"Oh we're not." Rommie spoke up. "The Yol’tor system is in the Andromeda Galaxy, section," she rattled off a series of coordinates. "We were in the Hephaistos system." She looked at them as if they should know that. Then she remembered they weren't Commonwealth. "The Hephaistos system is in the Milky Way, coordinates..."
Rhade cut her off. "Rommie is a bit of a star enthusiast. She's our astronomics officer." There was no fluxation or indication of the lie. It technically wasn't really a lie yet it wasn't truth. "She's gets a bit technical." He gave her a calm look.
Picard was amazed. If what they were saying were true than the implications was mind boggling. That meant they personally were not in the Milky Way Galaxy and thus millions of light years away from home. In addition, they were dealing with a faction - this Commonwealth - that seemed to think nothing less of jumping across galaxies. The implications that this was a story, possible, seemed highly improbable. Who would make something like that up. He glanced slightly at Nex.
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