Mission 4: Rite of Passage! (warning contains depictions that may be too graphic for sensitive readers!)

Unfortunately, our image capture device was unable to record anything of this epic event but let me tell you it was horrific.

Apparently the natives of this time period conduct terrifying shamanistic rituals on newcomers called "Check-ups" This is a brutal and savage process where an appointed tribal member known as the "Doctor" demands that the tribal newcomer disrobe in a small, cold brightly lit room, and be subjected to bizarre and excrutiating acts of barbarism. My companion and I were poked, groped and prodded, even bled (a process apparently to check our supposed bilirubin levels, Ha, Ha! I say!) until this demonic person was appeased.

I and my shipmate were sure we would pass their tests with flying colors, but we couldn't let on to the natives that we were of a superior state of mind, so we played along and cried and howled like animals.

The host natives seemed very happy with the results of our rite of passage, and we have been further inducted into this tribe we have now termed "the family". It's astounding how these natives appreciate the wisdom of this "doctor" shamanic type character, but such are the ways of the ancient past.

We then travelled to a small station where the natives who put out fires are housed, to check on our primitive transport seats. The female native we have termed "Mom" swooned upon the sight of these humans, and the one we call "dad" seemed to take their words very seriously. Curious.

We also payed a visit to the one we call the "surrogate" at her family domicle, which was indeed interesting. They treated us with respect and gave us delicious food and massages. We would probably return there, if forced.

The horrid "doctor" figure later called our hosts and reported that the supposed bilirubin levels in our systems are in her words; "Great!". this was a huge relief to our hosts, and we were treated with warm and delicious beverages, and massages.
I suppose that makes up for the trials we have faced in some token gesture. We await our next mission with a mix of excitement and trepidation!