#Ti'lear

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Log #761

Earth is a deathworld. Being a deathworld, it is dangerous and deadly and absolutely not somewhere you'd want to vacation. That being said, it is also extremely beautiful.

Lt. Ti'lear has only been there once, sent on a mission by the Captain who had wanted to hire another human for the crew, since the ones they had were incredibly efficient, even if they got off task abnormally often. Ti'lear wasn't entirely sure what made the Captain actually send someone in person to pick up their recruit when they could have very well made it on their own, but apparently they weren't taking any chances in their new crewmate getting themselves hurt, which was also something that happened frequently. Why in the galaxy would anybody think turning a toy spaceship into an inter-dimensional laser gun would be a good idea? Daniel, apparently, did. He though it'd be "rad". Holy Star these creatures were going to get themselves killed.

Anyways, off to Earth Ti'lear went, both hearts trembling in fear and his mind cursing his Captain's decision (never the person themself, he respected the good captain too much for that).

And Mighty Sun was it an experience.

When he'd finally stepped onto Earth's surface, after hours of vaccinations and medical checkups and exercises in the space station orbiting the planet, he was completely blown away. Almost literally, since the winds were so strong. He'd come from a planet thats strongest 'wind' came from the breath that exited the creatures bodies that resided there. Actual deathworld-level wind was something of a slap in the face. With a brick. Made of solid air.

But that paled in comparison to the vibrant explosion of color and sounds and smells. There were plants of unlimited variety, small feathered creatures brighter than any animal on his home planet, there were people of all races, cultures, and species, dining laughing living together as if there were no worries in their lives, no duties binding them to one place or responsibilities holding them captive. It was free in a way he had never experienced before.

With all that he'd heard about Earth, this was nowhere near what he thought it'd be like. It hadn't quite computed that humans had managed to tame a deathworld, to turn it into something of their own while still leaving it with all it's glorious wonders and perils.

Ti'lear spent his week there touring everything (taking extra precautions, of course), eating anything that his stomach could handle (there was a close call with a pepper, how did humans eat well known poisons for fun??), talking with as many people and species as he could to gauge what they thought of the place. He got so many wonderful recommendations but he wasn't able to try even half of them before his time had run out.

At week's end, he met his new crewmate mate at the airport wearing a sunhat (their star was far too close for his liking), two pairs of sandals (for all four of his legs), and a black shirt that said 'Aw Man' on it with a print of a fictional green creature from an ancient "video game" that was somehow still extremely popular. Said fictional green creature looked oddly similar to himself, except it's legs were shorter and it didn't have arms. Also it was significantly blockier.

When his new crewmate, and young engineer called Allisa, saw him, she laughed and said he gotten "touristed", whatever that means.

His past self would have called him crazy, but Ti'lear honestly wanted to go there again. It was on the other side of the galaxy by now, but maybe he could visit Earth with his human colleagues when their month off came around.

Ti'lear smiled, brushing a clawed green hand over his favourite shirt before gently tucking it away for a time when he wasn't required to wear uniform. Stars damn him and all his misconceptions about Earth, even if they were accurate in a different time.

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Log #5

Ti'lear, recently promoted to second lieutenant, is absolutely terrified for his life. The reason being the enormous Aydahar Qusi that is towering above them, growling in all it's massive burnt orange feathery glory.

This, like most missions, was supposed to be a simple one. Go down to the uninhabited planet's surface and collect a sample of the indigenous neon blue life form that was an odd cross between humanity's tree and the soft luminescent blanket bushes of his own home planet.

Well. They got the sample. Unfortunately, the Aydahar got to them before they could make it back to the shuttle. The creatures are massive monstrosities that never stop growing and can live for hundreds of years. The one they've encountered seems to be around 250 years old if the number of charcoal black horns are anything to go by. They greatly resemble the ancient dragons from human Chinese folklore, but are covered in feathers that can sharpen on command instead of scales. It's got 3 pairs of burning red eyes, all glaring down at them, and teeth longer than an Atraxion's tail. For reference Ti'lear is half the size of an Atraxion, and roughly a foot taller than your average adult human male. And they had stumbled over the Aydahar's nest. Which had hatching eggs in it.

They were so dead.

"Awww aren't you the cutest little thing I've ever seen."

To make matters worse, the 2 humans, a crew member and a scientist he hadn't personally met before now but had reason to believe were mates, that had accompanied them on this task were cooing over the newly hatched baby Aydahar, barely more than a ball of golden fluff with a piece of black eggshell still resting on it's head.

The two male humans were stroking it's little forehead and copying the little chirping noises it made. If there was one thing Ti'lear (and most of the galactic community) was impressed by, it was humanity's unique ability to copy sounds to almost perfection. Some were better at it than others and it seems the red-headed male (who he's pretty sure is called Daniel) was one of them.

The hatchling let out a little joyful shriek as Daniel's partner, a scientist with dyed crimson hair named Avery, scratched it under the chin. Daniel copied the noise happily, laughing at the little dragon's startled look.

There was a huff from above and Ti'lear returned his attention to the very present threat above. A threat which was staring down at them in what seemed to be bewilderment.

Avery seemed to notice as well, and nudged his mate with his elbow, whispering something in his ear. Ti'lear startled when Daniel suddenly made a series of chirps and warbles that the small Aydahar had made earlier.

The massive adult version above them let out a small confused rumble, before laying it's feathers flat and allowing them to de-sharpen. The dragon was standing down.

Daniel continued to make the little noises as Avery shepherd the rest of the team out of the nest and towards the direction of the shuttle. They gladly took the the chance as freedom and made their way as hurriedly and quietly as they could. Only once they had reached the spacecraft did the lieutenant turn back to the crimson-headed human.

"Why did you leave your partner back there?" He asked. Perhaps he should of questioned the man about what Daniel done to let them escape, but sue him, he cared about his crew.

"Oh, don't worry about it, he'll catch up in a bit." Avery beamed with pride. "Daniel can handle himself."

Daniel did, in fact, catch up in a bit. Carrying a golden feather the length of his forearm.

"Got a keepsake!" The man called with a grin waving it in the air. He swiftly climbed into the shuttle, and immediately went to his partner's side as if a magnet attracting to its counter balance. Though, he supposed, that is kind of what having a mate was like. Or so he had been informed.

"Alright lets get the ship in the air."

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"Elders, why have you called the galactic council together on this date?" Ti'lear, representative of the planet system Vjoklis æi Maður asks from his place at the table, dark green claws tapping the table nervously as his four legs twitch in anticipation. Vjoklisins are often nervous creatures, due to their inate ability to light a fuse within themselves that can decimate the surrounding area as well as themselves. It's an old defense mechanism that hasn't been used in centuries but still lays dormant.

"We have dire news..." The Middle Elder, a Starshiy Igrok, said, crest of ivory spines rattling apprehensively.

"We have found a new planet, in a recently discovered star system. It's inhabited by intelligent creatures." An Alghadib, the Sunrise Elder growled, iridescent feathers rustling in anger.

"Then...this is good news? We have more creatures to introduce to the wider universe?" The crimson scaled Eidechse Typ that represented Dútslân said with hope in his tone.

"I'm afraid not." The Sunset Elder, from Saumya Baṭaraphlāya, whispered, voice like chimes hanging in the frozen desert of Terenuri înghețate. "This world is occupied by humans."

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