A mystical artefact

[Emrodel]

*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!'*

[Peter Svensson]

"Very good. Enoch, it was good hearing from you again. You may not be a Starfleet officer, or a Section 31 agent agent, but you're doing worth the work of three official agents, out there at Avalon Station. Keep your eyes and ears open as always, you have no idea how much your information has been of help, for me to perform my job as Section 31 director. If you ever decide to enter Section 31 as an agent, I will give Director Sloan a letter of recommendation."
*His computer terminal gives a small beep.*
"Well, we need to end this transmission, before Avalon Station detects the secure channel we're using. We will talk again soon. Svensson out."
*The screen goes black.*

[Embries]

*Embries suddenly notices that the crystal is no longer on the counter, and moves closer to Svensson and Enoch.*
"Where... is it?"

[Emrodel]

*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.*

[Peter Svensson]

"Don't you worry, Enoch, you can't tame an old beast any more. But I don't think you contacted me through this secure signal, just to find out how I'm doing. What news do you have?"

[Randall Sanchez]

*Sanchez frowns.*
"You mean you don't know what it is either? I have no clue where it's from. I borrowed it from a Loxian woman, and I don't know where she got it from. Is there anything you can do to find out what it is supposed to be?"

[Zayan]

*Zayan looks at Enoch seriously.*

"I am afraid that will not be possible.  I am only here for a short time and will need to head back to Vontak Nor soon.  I cannot guaranty when I will be able to return.  Besides it is rightfully my property and I was given a guaranty that my ownership of it would not be challenged.  I want it returned to me immediately!"

*Enoch can clearly see that Zayan is angered.*

[Avelsa]

*Avelsa turns at the sound of a crash and pulls out a phaser.*

"Did I hear someone say that something is missing?  If so, I think we have a thief hiding in here."

[Hermes]

*A few moments later, Hermes addresses Sanches again.*
"Captain Sanchez, Mr. Enoch has informed me that he is on his way to you now. Please stand by for his arrival."

[Embries]

"I am inclined to agree with the risks involved, Mr. Svensson, if it were not for the case that you are keeping me hostage in this shop. Release the locking systems, and we will talk. If you do, I will say no word about it to anyone else, you have my word. And the word of an Erendir has a legendary reputation too."

[Randall Sanchez]

*Sanchez materialises in the Promenade section of the station, not far from the Camelot medieval store. He had set the coordinates to this location on purpose, so he would not be seen by too many people. Holding close to him a small box, he hurries to the Camelot store, only to find it closed.*
"Oh no, not closed! Enoch, where are you?"
*He sees a small note on the door, and moves closer to read it. It says 'Be right back.' but Sanchez knows better than to wait for Enoch to be 'right back'.*
"Computer, locate Enoch."

[Peter Svensson]

"If that is the case, this crystal could have been built to be a powerful weapon. In that case, we can all be in serious danger. Until we know more about it, nobody else may know about its existence. The enemies of the Federation may know of it too, and be looking for it. We can't risk to get a powerful weapon fall in the hands of the Borg or the Dominion. Do we all agree?"

[Zayan]

*Zayan glances suspiciously at the group, from which the man called Enoch comes from.  She gently, yet firmly pulls Enoch aside.  Hoping to be out of earshot of the other onlookers, Zayan whispers to Enoch.*

"A friend of mine told me that if I could not find him, that you would be holding what I came for.  I have not heard from my friend in some time now.  He was to inform me of his findings on my treasured belonging.  Could you please return it to me, promptly along with any valuable information you might have.  Oh, and do so with great discretion- It could mean the salvation of my people."

*Once more Zayan glances untrustingly in the direction of the group of people.*

[Peter Svensson]

"Ah, at last!"
*He gives Zayan a penetrating look.*
"General Zayan, is it not? I've read about you in the Starfleet databases. I believe you must be the one who handed over this crystal to captain Sanchez, who in turn gave it into the care of good Mr. Enoch here. You know, your artifact made us all quite curious here, and we'd very much like to know where you found it."

[Avelsa]

*Avelsa walks from the turbolift with her head down, constantly watching the map.  As it shows she is getting closer to her target, she looks up and sees a very odd antique shop.  Avelsa walks in and approaches the group as one of the women is speaking.*