*sitting at one of the consoles Emrodel glances down and reads the panel.*

"According to this we are nearing Vontak Nor.  Is that where we are being taken with the crystal?  Speaking of the crystal, who has it?"

*Emrodel shakes her head.*

"After all these years you would think that they would know better than to judge one another."

*Emrodel looks longingly at Enoch as the turbolift doors close.  She then turns to Embries.*

"Trouble is a brewing."

*Embries gives her a strange look.*

"What, did you think I would go with them.  I decided to go with you to the Evolution.  You have been alone far too long."

"You wouldn't mind if I decide to tag along, would you."

*Emrodel steps close to Enoch, and whispers in his ear.*

"I was telling you the truth when I uncovered the crystal.  I am VERY interested in you."

*She steps back and speaks in a louder voice.*

"Where shall we have our first date?  You could tell me a story about your 'ugly stone', perhaps."

*Emrodel looks from the shop owner to the boy and back.  She then addresses the boy as she walks closer to man with each word.*

"You do know something, don't you, young one.  You just did not know how exactly to tell me."

*Emrodel is standing very close to the shopkeeper.  She addresses the man in a seductive tone, as she leans closer.  Emrodel is so close that he can feel her breath.*

"You are a very interesting man, a little strange though.  But I love strange and interesting men, I don't know why I am strongly attracted to you... What did you say your name was again?"

*Having utterly distracted the man, She quickly reaches behind him and pulls the blanket off the 'ugly stone'.  The room instantly fills with the coloured light emanating from the stone.  It looks faintly familiar to Emrodel, but she can't quite recall why.*

*Emrodel turns around at the sound of the new voice.  To her surprise and disbelief she sees an Erendir.  This Erendir is one of the oldest ones Emrodel has seen, and the first in several years.  She quickly hides her facial expression, hoping that he would think the sight of the crystal brought it on.  As a second thought, Emrodel puts up a mental shield, to prevent the Erendir from exposing her true nature.  She thinks: 'I have finally found one of the lost elders.  I should find out more about him before I speak with him in private.  How odd, he is strongly attracted to the crystal. He must have been living with these people for some time as his thoughts are not well guarded.  For one of his age, I would have thought that he would know better!'*

*For the first time on her long and lonely search, Emrodel arrives at Avalon Station.  Eager to be off the transport ship, Emrodel walks around the civilian section of the station.  She is about to walk past an odd shop called the Camelot Medieval Store.  Emrodel senses something of great importance is about to occur inside.  Knowing to trust these urges, she enters the store.  Looking around, Emrodel's eye is caught by a man carefully examining a crystal.  The sight of the crystal tugs at a very feint, mist shrouded memory.  After examining the crystal, she wonders why the man is scolding the young child.*

"Why are you being so harsh with the boy?  I am surprised that they even allow such a person to trade or deal with one so young as he is!"

*Emrodel smiles and shakes her head in disbelief.  She decides it is best to drop the issue about the 'ugly stone'.*

"I was just thinking, a girl like myself could get into a lot of trouble.  Being new here, I could use a guide.  You look like your trying to be an honest man, would you be willing to take the job?  I'll even let you name your price."

*Emrodel lifts up an inquiring eyebrow.*

"Well, will you take me up on my offer or not?"

*Emrodel withdraws her hand.*

"If it is such a worthless stone, then why have it covered?  If I knew you better than what I do, I would think that you might be hiding something."

*She thinks to herself: This is a very unusual man.  He is strange, yet intriguing.  I find that I am curious about him, maybe I should stay close and observe.  It feels as though something important will occur in his presence.*

*Emrodel is concentrating on Enoch and the woman he is speaking with.  Using her mental powers she is able to gather a little more information.*

"Not exactly old one.  There were a few others involved with the crystal being here.  She should be questioned for details on where she gained possession of it."

*Embries is able to faintly sense the energy that Emrodel is using.  However, she is careful to protect herself from his mental probing.*

"A joke?  Who are you..."

*Emrodel's question is interrupted by the child's actions.  When the young boy hides behind her, she pointedly looks at him.*

"You know something little one?  I know you did not mean to break that vase.  Even so it would only be right to give the 'frightening' man an apology.  It is at the least an honourable thing to do, wouldn't you agree sir?"

*Emrodel looks back at the shop owner, who curiously enough is protectively standing in font of the 'ugly stone'.*

*Emrodel senses someone looking at the group in the shop.  She turns around and sees a newcomer entering the shop.  Emrodel whispers a warning to everyone, and she also sends the warning mentally without thinking about it.*

"Shhhh!  Some one is coming in!  We should not talk about the 'you know what'.  I advise that we act like traders who wish to sell or buy a good bargain."

*Emrodel looks at Embries to see if he suspects anything about her.  Just as the woman named as general Zayan is answering the question of the hour, another person enters.*

"As a matter of fact, I did not see that boy leave the shop.  You know Enoch, the one that was playing with the crystal earlier.  I wonder where he went off to."

*Enoch sees a fairly young, attractive Human woman standing in the doorway of his shop.*

"Oh, pardon me.  I did not mean to jump to conclusions.  I am a new comer here, it is my first time to be in this sector of space.  I don't know if you could help me or not.... But I would like to see what your wares are, if I may? "

*Emrodel notices the man holding something that is covered with a blanket.  She walks further into the shop.*

"What is that, if you don't mind me asking?  Could I look at it?"

*Emrodel holds out an inquisitive hand towards the object.*