Karyn entered Moscow's transporter room behind her mother, Darush, a Vulcan scientist. The younger woman was shaking her head. "I'm just saying that it feels strange calling a woman who's two years younger than I am, mother. I'm beginning to get an idea what it must have been like for my husband when he was younger. He didn't have a mother. But instead, he had a father and about ten million brothers." "I imagine that would not seem strange to them. They wouldn't know any other way." Darush countered. "I imagine their trainers had a large influence on how they view the universe." "It had much to do with it." Karyn said. "Stefan was trained by one of the Mandalorians, Kal Skirata. His brother, Marko, was trained by a Corellian. And he's picked up many of their ways. Too many." "Do you have a problem with Corellians?" Darush asked. "Well, they can be a bit trying. They're rather arrogant in some things. Such as their culture and ships. Oh, they love their ships. Just like the Duros." "It looks like I have much to learn about this place. Such as this fear you have for the transporter. It is irrational." "It's not fear!" Karyn shot back. "It's just not natural. And don't you dare suggest I'm a coward because I refuse to use this thing. I've fought the best the Empire had. Hell, I killed two Trandoshan with nothing but a knife. I am not a coward." "I didn't say you were. It's just your reaction to the transporter is rather odd. I've done it hundreds of times, and I have suffered no ill effects." "Like I said, it's not natural." "Well, anyway, I'll be beaming over to Excalibur, where I'll wait for you to take a shuttle back over." The Vulcan paused for a moment. "Just why are we sitting outside the Coruscant system?" "It seems Joshua has found out that the Empire has a Stardestroyer in orbit around Coruscant. So he hooked up with Admiral Ackbar to give a demonstration of just how maneuverable Excalibur is." "Just how manueverable can a ship that big be?" Darush asked. "I take it they've made some major advances in warp technology?" "I guess." Karyn said with a shrug. "But after the demonstration, the three of us will be flying to this ship. My eldest daughter is on it. She's accompanying her huband, Moff Degro Serro as he brings a new negtiating team to Coruscant. Looks like the war is ending. We'll also be accompanied by Melee and Ano. It seems that their grandfather is commanding the ship, Drakken." "Have they found their brother yet?" Darush asked. "No, not yet." Karyn said, shaking her head. "Doctor Pok is rather upset with the boy for doing something this dangerous." "I imagine he was feeling inadequate." Karyn's mother explained. "I saw the video of what happened on this world, Doroub. You could see how the incident there affected him." "Typical male reaction." Karyn said, grinning. "Oh please!" Her mother said with a smile. "Typical Human behavior! You females are just as bad as the males when it comes to your egos. You just refuse to admit it." Karyn eyed Darush for a moment. "Mother, I've met a couple other Vulcans at the hospital on Coruscant. They never show emotion. Why do you?" "Because my parents taught at the University Of Mars. So I grew up around Soldiers and Generals. And you might not have noticed, but they tend to be a very emotional people. Even more than the Norms. So I've picked up on it. My parents were not pleased that I turned my back on their beliefs. But they know that I am free to choose my path through life." "Well, your path is taking you to the capitol of the Republic. As a scientist who studies other civilizations, you will love Coruscant."