From tag@astral.magic.ca Tue Apr 9 23:54:11 1996 Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 18:48:09 -0500 From: "Trudy A. Goold" Reply-To: b5-creative@blob.best.net To: b5-creative@blob.best.net Subject: Delenn's Diary: Intro *Way* back in *July*, someone gave me an idea to write about, based on comments made in AAitN and TAtHL; Delenn's diaries. I meant to get this started in October, but a number of things came up, and I didn't make any real progress on it. Considering that reruns are coming up, and that I haven't *quite* finished the sequel to Rem. yet (though I *will* be posting it before "War Without End"), I thought that I'd get working on this project. I will be posting a new 'excerpt' each week, so hopefully it'll be sort of like getting new eps (or, rather, re-seeing *old* eps in a new way), especially during rerun season. I haven't decided yet whether to post excerpts based on episodes where Delenn didn't actually appear - I *would* like some feedback on that (I *can* do it - whether I *do* do it depends on whether or not you guys want it). One note: the excerpts from "The Gathering" are based partially on the full script; references *are* made to a few scenes that were cut for lack of time, but on the whole, I think that it's pretty self-contained within what we saw. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trudy A. Goold | The Babylon Project was a dream given form... Toronto, Canada | -Commander Sinclair, B5 tag@astral.magic.ca | http://www.magic.ca/~tag/Writer's-Haven.html From tag@astral.magic.ca Tue Apr 9 23:54:16 1996 Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 18:48:22 -0500 From: "Trudy A. Goold" Reply-To: b5-creative@blob.best.net To: b5-creative@blob.best.net Subject: Delenn's Diary: "The Gathering" Delenn's Diary: "The Gathering" edited by Trudy A. Goold ________________________________________________________________________________ The editor would like to thank the Minbari Grey Council and Ambassador Delenn for allowing her to publish these excerpts, and Ambassadors Jeffrey Sinclair and Delenn for their help in translating from the original Audronado into Interlac. ________________________________________________________________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There is a need to be careful. I do not know how, but Ambassador G'Kar has discovered that it was the Council that ordered the surrender on the Line. This troubles me; there is no reasonable way for the Narns to have this information. I do not think that he will share it, particularly not with Commander Sinclair or any other of the Earthers, but the fact that he knows is troubling in and of itself. His source *must* be discovered, and questions must be asked. As well, the ambassador is now aware of the power of the red ring. There was no other way to put the point across; I had no choice but to threaten him. The responsibility is mine. There is another matter for concern; G'Kar came to see me because he wished to accuse Ambassador Mollari of poisoning Ambassador Kosh. He feels, or so he declared, that the Centauri wish to ally themselves with the Earthers, and what better way than to start a war? But the Centauri do not know enough about the Vorlons to be aware of what poisons could be fatal; nor do the Earthers. I do not care for the possibilities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The need for observation, but not intervention, is a cruel one. Over the time that Commander Sinclair and I have spent on Babylon 5, he has become a friend. And yet, I cannot help him defeat the charges brought against him by G'Kar and Dr. Kyle's anonymous witness. It is even more troubling that Ambassador Mollari voted with Ambassador G'Kar; I believe that this matter requires further investigation, and I intend to do just that. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have seen the record of the confrontation between the assassin and Commander Sinclair, and I have sent a copy to the Council. The most problematic issue, aside from the assassin's identity as one of the Wind Swords, is his statement concerning the hole in the Commander's mind. I fear that it is only a matter of time before the Commander tries to question me about it; he is determined, in a way that I do not think the Council understands. It is one of the differences I have discovered about Earthers during my time here, and it is this difference that could destroy everything we have worked for during the past ten years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ambassador Kosh Naranek is fully recovered from the effects of the poison, if he was so endangered in the first place, and is now officially welcomed to Babylon 5. There are a number of matters that must be discussed, but that will come at a later time. The major concern at the present time is Commander Sinclair. He has linked the Windsword's comment to the 24 hour block in his mind, from the Line, and is now convinced that something did indeed occur. I managed to deflect his questions, but he is still suspicious. However, I have also received the answer to something that has been puzzling me about Earthers; the explanation for the building of the fifth Babylon station, which required our aid. According to the Commander, if something Earthers value is destroyed, they will rebuild it as many times as is necessary, until it stays. This statement is perhaps idealistic - Commander Sinclair is an idealistic man - but it gives me with another piece to the puzzle that the Earthers present. ________________________________________________________________________________ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trudy A. Goold | The Babylon Project was a dream given form... Toronto, Canada | -Commander Sinclair, B5 tag@astral.magic.ca | http://www.magic.ca/~tag/Writer's-Haven.html From tag@astral.magic.ca Tue Apr 9 23:54:18 1996 Date: Tue, 5 Mar 1996 18:59:22 -0500 From: "Trudy A. Goold" Reply-To: b5-creative@blob.best.net To: b5-creative@blob.best.net Subject: Delenn's Diary: "Midnight on the Firing Line" Delenn's Diary: "Midnight on the Firing Line" edited by Trudy A. Goold ________________________________________________________________________________ The editor would like to thank the Minbari Grey Council and Ambassador Delenn for allowing her to publish these excerpts, and Ambassadors Jeffrey Sinclair and Delenn for their help in translating from the original Audronado into Interlac. ________________________________________________________________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After the situation surrounding Raghesh 3 was settled, to the satisfaction of all save the Narn, Mr. Garibaldi invited me to join him in doing his second favorite thing in the universe. In an effort to understand more about Earthers, I agreed. I found it quite puzzling, however. We watched something called 'Duck Dodgers in the 24-1/2 Century'--which, since by Earth reckoning it is only the 23-1/2 century, I found confusing. Apparently, this is what was called a 'cartoon show', and Mr. Garibaldi appeared to find it quite amusing. It appears to have been a source of entertainment on Earth 2 centuries ago. He also introduced me to an Earth food called 'popcorn'. Apparently, one eats popcorn while watching these sources of entertainment, although I have yet to understand the purpose of this ritual. Mr. Garibaldi attempted to explain the humor in this 'cartoon' to me, but I must admit that I fail to understand it; although Commander Sinclair *has* mentioned that Mr. Garibaldi's sense of humor is somewhat unusual. Hopefully, with more study, I will be able to understand this aspect of Earth culture better. ________________________________________________________________________________ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trudy A. Goold | The Babylon Project was a dream given form... Toronto, Canada | -Commander Sinclair, B5 tag@astral.magic.ca | http://www.magic.ca/~tag/ From tag@astral.magic.ca Tue Apr 9 23:54:21 1996 Date: Thu, 28 Mar 1996 00:54:18 -0500 From: "Trudy A. Goold" Reply-To: b5-creative@blob.best.net To: b5-creative@blob.best.net Subject: Delenn's Diary: "Infection" Delenn's Diary: "Infection" edited by Trudy A. Goold ________________________________________________________________________________ The editor would like to thank the Minbari Grey Council and Ambassador Delenn for allowing her to publish these excerpts, and Ambassadors Jeffrey Sinclair and Delenn for their help in translating from the original Audronado into Interlac. ________________________________________________________________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have just recently returned to the station from a short visit to Minbar. Strange events have been occurring on Babylon 5 during my absence; apparently, a human archaeologist discovered something that should not have been disturbed. He brought it on board the station, and as a result, three people were killed, and Commander Sinclair narrowly avoided the same fate. Mr. Garibaldi invited me to watch some more 'Daffy Duck'--as I still do not understand this fascination with such things, I agreed, hoping that he would provide me with some more explanation of the humour. Instead, however, he told me of the events that occurred recently. Although he did not specifically state so, I am convinced that he was concerned about Commander Sinclair's actions during the recent events. Mr. Garibaldi is a good friend of the Commander's, and from what he has told me, there may be indeed be reason for concern. It is something that merits a great deal of thought. ________________________________________________________________________________ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trudy A. Goold | Keeper of the Ranger Sightings Web Page Toronto, Canada | B5er, Dark Knightie, SF Writer Extraordinaire tag@astral.magic.ca | http://www.magic.ca/~tag/ From tag@astral.magic.ca Tue Apr 9 23:54:24 1996 Date: Tue, 19 Mar 1996 23:26:51 -0500 From: "Trudy A. Goold" Reply-To: b5-creative@blob.best.net To: b5-creative@blob.best.net Subject: Delenn's Diary: "Born to the Purple" Delenn's Diary: "Born to the Purple" edited by Trudy A. Goold ________________________________________________________________________________ The editor would like to thank the Minbari Grey Council and Ambassador Delenn for allowing her to publish these excerpts, and Ambassadors Jeffrey Sinclair and Delenn for their help in translating from the original Audronado into Interlac. ________________________________________________________________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The negotiations between the Narns and the Centauri over the Euphrates Sector have finally been completed. It has taken an unusually long time for this to be done, however, and I find myself wondering why. On other matters, I have finished the arrangements for my new aide. Lennier of the Third Fane of Chu'Domo will be arriving within the month; close to the time during which Babylon 5 will be hosting the demonstrations of the religions of the various races. I have already decided what ceremony I will be doing. Lennier has been spoken well of by his teachers; he should prove to be very helpful. The only possible problem I can foresee is the fact that he will, quite likely, be inclined to behave toward me as Satai. That is, however, only a minor problem, and easily solved. I think that he will turn out quite well. ________________________________________________________________________________ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trudy A. Goold | Keeper of the Ranger Sightings Web Page Toronto, Canada | B5er, Dark Knightie, SF Writer Extraordinaire tag@astral.magic.ca | http://www.magic.ca/~tag/ From tag@astral.magic.ca Tue Apr 9 23:54:36 1996 Date: Sun, 7 Apr 1996 12:21:16 -0400 From: "Trudy A. Goold" To: b5-creative@lists1.best.com Subject: Delenn's Diary: "Parliament of Dreams" Delenn's Diary: "Parliament of Dreams" edited by Trudy A. Goold ___________________________________________________________________________ The editor would like to thank the Minbari Grey Council and Ambassador Delenn for allowing her to publish these excerpts, and Ambassadors Jeffrey Sinclair and Delenn for their help in translating from the original Audronado into Interlac. ___________________________________________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have just returned from the Centauri religious ceremony. It was most... extraordinary. Very... elaborate. I believe Commander Sinclair was correct when he stated that words cannot express how 'enjoyable' it was. Lennier should be arriving within the next day or so. I am looking forward to meeting him in person. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lennier has arrived. As I suspected, he was somewhat overwhelmed by both the station and his new position; however, he has already begun to adjust, and I believe that we will be able to work well together. He is young, and perhaps a bit naive, but I feel that that will stand him in good stead in what is to come. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The ceremony went well; I have accomplished what I intended. It has begun. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have just returned from the demonstration of Earth religious belief. I found it most instructive... Rather than organizing a religious ceremony as a demonstration, Commander Sinclair gathered together Earthers of all the many belief systems that their race shares, and introduced us to all of them. There were a great many... I would not be surprised if most of the Earther population of Babylon 5 were there. The demonstration has given me even more information concerning the Earthers. They are a very diverse people, with many different cultures and belief systems, that through trial and error have begun to learn how to live together in peace. I would not be surprised to discover that this was the point that Commander Sinclair was trying to make with this demonstration. Sometime soon, I think I will ask the Commander what belief system it is that he follows. ___________________________________________________________________________ ---------------------+----------------------------------------------- Trudy A. Goold | Keeper of the Ranger Sightings Web Page Toronto, Canada | B5er, Dark Knightie, SF Writer Extraordinaire tag@astral.magic.ca | http://www.magic.ca/~tag/ From tag@astral.magic.ca Wed May 29 19:37:01 1996 Date: Sun, 26 May 1996 15:31:03 -0400 From: "Trudy A. Goold" Reply-To: b5-creative@lists1.best.com To: b5-creative@lists1.best.com Subject: Delenn's Diary: "Mind War" Much apologizing for the delay... Delenn's Diary: "Mind War" edited by Trudy A. Goold ___________________________________________________________________________ The editor would like to thank the Council of Rangers and Ambassador Delenn for allowing her to publish these excerpts, and for their help in translating from the original Audronado into Interlac. ___________________________________________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The station has been subject to a number of unusual events in the past week. Never before have I felt the station actually *shake* due to the efforts of one being. However, that threat is ended, and there are other things to occupy my attention. I have received word from Mayan--*Shaal* Mayan--that she will be coming to Babylon 5 to give a presentation of Tee'la, before proceeding to Earth. I look forward to seeing her again; it has been such a long time since we were able to simply sit and talk with one another. My only concerns are the hints of problems between humans and the other races on the station. I do not know how much of this is merely rumour--yet--but I fear that it may be something more serious. It is something that I must speak to Commander Sinclair about. ___________________________________________________________________________ ---------------------+----------------------------------------------- Trudy A. Goold | Keeper of the Ranger Sightings Web Page Toronto, Canada | B5er, Dark Knightie, SF Writer Extraordinaire tag@astral.magic.ca | http://www.magic.ca/~tag/