The day had finally come, everything was in place. The mess hall shone with a brilliane rivaling the sun; everything had been cleaned and prepared perfectly. The official naming ceremony for the new Order research vessel "Pyramid" was almost underway.
Around the edge of the hall there were tables laden with food from all corners of Sirius, members of the crew not performing vital tasks were gathered around the room waiting to greet and chat with the guests.
Major Lee Brandon stood at the front of the hall; proud captain of the new Order Vessel; a Zoner built Jinkusu. His eyes scanned the hall, observing everything and checking all was ready - the first guests would be arriving in mere minutes.
Serving crew stood by waiting, no plate or glass was to become empty.
A crew member rushed up to the Major.
"Sir, the first guests are arriving!" He said worriedly.
"Good, then make sure they recieve a fine welcome." Lee replied, ushering the crew member back to his duties.
Jeremy landed his Nephthys on the Pyramid, admiring the ship as he landed. His girlfriend Izzy was behind him, in her usualy white dress appropriate for all occasions. Jeremy wore is usual ensaemble: Black jeans, black shirt, black jacket with red in the back, and his sugnature camoflage cap turned backwards. Let 'em criticise. Everyone had thier own style. Jeremy lead Izzy and and was offered champagne and other alchoholic drinks. He declined and and asked for a soda. When it was brought, he walked over to Lee and congratualted him on his new ship.
"Nice ship sir. I'm still waiting for Evora to finish my Resheph; Something went wrong and they can't continue until they get a special part."
Jeremy looked at the interior.
"I must be one someone's blacklist...anyway, congrats Lee...Ooh, I see some deserts I wana try. lets go Izzy!"
They both walked over to the desert table and helped themselves.
Can'g get too many sweets where they work.
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*Jarline and Reisiger enjoyed re-experiencing a chapter of their past, flying once again together through the Omicrons. This time altho not in a cramped Mafic, but a Zoner Whale.*
*They left Freeport 11 behind them half an hour ago, and were carefully avoiding prying eyes, as neither of them wanted to end up explaining what their ship would be doing so far beyond the Freeport.*
*It didn't take long for the Order patrols to spot them. After exchanging some pleasantries and being scanned by the patrol leaders vessel, the OSI-Albatros was escorted to the Pyramid and arrived shortly thereafter with a cargohold full of Deuterium as a present to the brand new vessel and it's crew.*
*Leaving Walter in charge of overseeing the transfer of the Deuterium to the Pyramid's hold, Reisiger and his wife Jarline headed on over to join the party.*
[color=#99FF99]Reisiger: Major Brandon, it's a pleasure to finally meet you in person. Allow me to introduce you to my wife Jarline.
Jarline: A pleasure to meet you Major. I see you've made some modifications to the neural network of the vessel and... *stops and giggles while Reisiger is giving her an amused look* My apologies, that's my scientific curiosity taking the better of me.
Reisiger: I guess that comes with our family being pretty much pragmatically minded, just as us bringing along a full load of Deuterium as a present instead of some trinket that would end up gathering dust. Well, we better not *chuckles* steal you away any longer from the other guests.
Jarline: Indeed. We'll find someone else to 'monopolize'... say Major, your head of research wouldn't happen to be around?
"As it happens, she is."
Lee motioned to a nearby crewmember, who hastily dashed over.
"Could you please inform Head Scientist Jess Graylock that there is someone here who is very enthusiastic about speaking with her" said the Major.
The crewmember quickly saluted and rushed off. Lee turned back to Reisiger and Jarline.
"Our head scientist should be up here shortly, it's my pleasure to welcome you. Please try some of the food, I don't want to have to eat it all myself" said Lee, smiling.
On a long flight in from his ranch in Omega 49 on the diplomatic shuttle, Ambassador's Ark, Dr. John Henry and Midori Holliday arrived to attend the ceremony. Having slept much of the trip, they were well rested. Arm in arm, they walked off of the yacht. He was in his usual Ambassador's robes while she was wearing her favorite kimono gown. Being that she was only three months pregnant, she had only started to show.
There were as many new faces as there were old friends. Reisigner and Jarline Duke were old friends although Midori and Jarline had never formally met. Doc made a motion to them as they were the closest to them.
"It is good to see you again, Reisigner and Jarline," Doc smiled with a handshake to Riesigner. He turned to Jarline, "Radiant as always I see, Madame. I don't believe that I have had the privilege to introduce you to my wife, Midori."
Midori smiled and per her home custom, gave a courtesy bow to them, "Konnichiwa. It is honor to meet you."
As they chatted, Doc waited to see who else would be around.
Jeremy and Izzy sat at a table, eating sweets and laughing at predicaments they got in. Jeremy stood up and got some more soda for them. They saw the Hollidays arrive.
"Med Force One?"
"Eh...I think so...yeah, he is Doc Holliday...or my sugar rush is killing me."
"Eh, we need more....Ooooh..steak!"
They went back to the buffet, careful to leave food for more guests.
"You will get a ship soon Jer."
"After the stunts I pull? I'm lucky HighCOm gives me a replacement Nephthys..."
The two laugh and watch more people arrive.
/////Incomming Transmission\\\\\
//// Opening Secure Comms - *PRIVATE*\\\\
//// UP LOADING MESSAGE - *LIVE*\\\\
*the captain turned around and faced the comm screen*
This is the ZSS-Kelvin to the Order research vessel "Pyramid"; we came for the Welcome Ceremony that Major Lee has made. We are requesting for mooring permission upon the Pyramid.
*no reply was made after six seconds*
Comm Officer:
Welcome ZSS Kelvin! Your request has been granted. Please proceed to Mooring point 2. Thus, have an wonderful and splendid time on the Pyramid!
Captain Yridnae:
Acknowldge, and thank you!
//TRANSMISSION TERMINATED\\
After the Kelvin was successfuly moored, most of the crew and captain as well, were boarding out of the Kelvin. Everyone were dressed elegantly and dashing. The captain was dressed on a bright white toxedo, with a cane that matches the outfit. Though, he didn't needed the cane - but to "show off" he did.
His crew and himself were warmly welcomed aboard and were addressed on special tables. As Luiz, looked to his right and left, a buffet of colorful, but interesting food were laid on a narrow and long table. His stomach started to grumble as he smelled the sweet and hot gravy that was graced on few foods.
He sat down on his table, with few other high rank crew members. Servants came around the table bringing in cold drinks. "Ahh - long time I wasn't in one of these ceremonies. Is rather lovely I suppose." Luiz said, having a smile across his face.
He watched around while seeing more people joining the wonderful feastand ceremony the Commander of the Pyramid has made.
The Major moved over to where his second in command, Captain Paul Foley, was confering with a few other crew members.
"Paul, how are things going?" Lee said, strecthing his shoulders.
Foley and the other crewmembers quickly came to attention and saluted; Lee waved off the formality with a frown.
Foley smiled at Lee's informal approach and quickly recited a list, looking to the other crewmembers from time to time for confirmation.
"Ah good," responded Lee, looking down at his chronometer, "Lets make the demonstration a time to remember"
Lee nodded at the crewmembers, smiling, before heading off to oversee the new guests ariving.