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When Kalhmera's shining bright in the dark night. - Madvillain - 08-23-2012
Protected by the thick walls of the Elders Council building,
the green and lush courtyard hosted a grand fiesta.
Banners from the Corsair Brotherhood, the Benitez Familia,
the Black Sails and many others waved gently in the evening breeze.
There were fires that gave light to the courtyard.
Fountains that refreshed the usually dusty and hot air.
The smell of grilling meat , spices and herbs , cigars and liquor.
Servants were running around like ants to please the guests.
Musicians were playing their very best notes in fear of getting punished by a drunk Elder.
The only people who didn't seem in a hurry , or in a party mood , were the numerous guards.
Heavily armed and wearing their shiniest uniforms they slowly moved through the crowd,
looking for anything out of the ordinary.
There were long tables hosting the famous and infamous of Crete,
warlords , artifact barons , heads of Familias, prominent citizens,
and on top of the little hill, a royally decorated terrace with many Corsair elders and their entourage.
Amongst them sat diplomatic envoys from the far corners of the empire.
Kusarians , Gaians , here and there some Gran Canarians.
Seated at one of these tables was the organiser of this fiesta.
He had a grin on his face, but it wasn't looking forward to the coming festivities that joyed him.
Elder Juanez ''El Presidente" Buonocore, flanked by Tribune Werss of the Brotherhood,
was staring at a empty chair across the table.
Tribune Werss told off anyone who attempted to sit there.
This seat was taken.....
the green and lush courtyard hosted a grand fiesta.
Banners from the Corsair Brotherhood, the Benitez Familia,
the Black Sails and many others waved gently in the evening breeze.
There were fires that gave light to the courtyard.
Fountains that refreshed the usually dusty and hot air.
The smell of grilling meat , spices and herbs , cigars and liquor.
Servants were running around like ants to please the guests.
Musicians were playing their very best notes in fear of getting punished by a drunk Elder.
The only people who didn't seem in a hurry , or in a party mood , were the numerous guards.
Heavily armed and wearing their shiniest uniforms they slowly moved through the crowd,
looking for anything out of the ordinary.
There were long tables hosting the famous and infamous of Crete,
warlords , artifact barons , heads of Familias, prominent citizens,
and on top of the little hill, a royally decorated terrace with many Corsair elders and their entourage.
Amongst them sat diplomatic envoys from the far corners of the empire.
Kusarians , Gaians , here and there some Gran Canarians.
Seated at one of these tables was the organiser of this fiesta.
He had a grin on his face, but it wasn't looking forward to the coming festivities that joyed him.
Elder Juanez ''El Presidente" Buonocore, flanked by Tribune Werss of the Brotherhood,
was staring at a empty chair across the table.
Tribune Werss told off anyone who attempted to sit there.
This seat was taken.....
When Kalhmera's shining bright in the dark night. - Madvillain - 08-23-2012
Buonocore spoke to Ryu Nakata , the head of the Farmers Alliance,
who was sitting a couple of chairs away from him.
''Nakata amigo, It has been a long day full of tiring discussions about the heavy things in life.
Lighten up your spirit , there is a time of work and a time of leisure mi caballero!''
Ryu nodded , as he was silently observing the spectacle around him.
It seemed he wasn't used to these kinds of settings,
and the fiesta came as quite a surprise to his diplomatic mission.
''Tonight mi amigo , you will witness the true Corsair way of life, how we handle things.''
Nakata nodded while Werss seemed pre occupied with his portable comms transmitter.
When Kalhmera's shining bright in the dark night. - Ivan - 08-23-2012
He was observed closely lateyl - he thought so. Captain Emilio Ferucci was quite nervous the last time, especially after he received an invitiation from el Presidente to the Corsair court. While no visible reasons to worry existed, Emilio knew he spoke too critical of Corsairs lifestyle lately. Elders usually aren't really fond of dissidence among usual people or intelligencia.
He arrived to the Court with some delay. Tribune Werss had met him personally and with certain sarcasm (at least it seemed so to Emilio) greeted him:
- Buenos dias, captain of the ECG, our long lost brother Emilio. We all are very glad to meet you. This chair, - Werss pointed to a place in front of el Presidente, - is reserved for you. I think that's one of Benitez sitting at the left, the right one being, I guess, Bretonian green activist Malcolm Ross. What a gentle company, isn't it? Now excuse me, I've got a business to attend.
Emilio, of course, went on greeting every guest he knew there... Old Brotherhood and Benitez friends, mostly. With time, he relaxed a bit, took his seat and started mechanically eating goby and waiting for further events.
- What's it, my friend? You're quite depressed, what bring you here? - Malcolm Ross turned to Emilio.
When Kalhmera's shining bright in the dark night. - Rodnas - 08-23-2012
A young corsair with a small entourage enters the courtyard, all are dressed in festive uniforms bearing the crest of the Benitez familia. The members of the entourage each carry a wooden box, clanking noises hint on their content. The young corsair sends his entourage off to the bar area to hand over the boxes, then takes a deep breath as if he wanted to inhale and smell all of the fiesta.
After a quick scan of the guests he maneuvers in between the rows of tables and benches, greeting other Corsairs here and there, shaking hands, embracing each other and giving kisses on the hands of senoritas untill he arrived at the table of El Presidente.
Bowing deeply infront of his host, he speaks:
"Buenos dias honored elder Buonocore, it is a great honor to finally meet the glorious leader of the Brotherhood in person. But where are my manners...i am Trueno Benitez, youngest living elder amongst the familia, grateful to be your guest tonight. Of course, an ofrenda of the finest Maldava Rum arrived with me aswell.
Now, is there a specific reason for this feast or isit time again to ease our minds from the war and take a breath of the heart of the Empire, la familia and los amigos?
When Kalhmera's shining bright in the dark night. - Madvillain - 08-24-2012
''Ah señor Trueno, I have heard many good things about you!
It is good to know we will drink your fine Maldava rum tonight!''
El Presidente responds in a cheerful manner.
''Have a seat , enjoy this food flown in fresh from Gran Canaria!
I've called for this fiesta to celebrate with our allies and friends,
the importance of unity and loyalty.''
He then looks at the man seated in front of him.
A face he hasn't seen in years.
He padded Ryu on the shoulder and said:
''I'd like you to meet an old amigo of mine...''
Buonocore then stood up, knocking over his glass of wine and yelled
''Emilio! After all these years we finally meet again amigo!''
Wearing a big smile on his face el Presidente clapped his hands and sat down again.
''We have so much catching up to do amigo , but first you should eat and drink,
take it easy after your long trip''
A servant then interrupted el Presidente.
A photographer from the Domingo wished to make a picture of him while holding a baby,
and without a doubt Buonocore agreed.........
When Kalhmera's shining bright in the dark night. - Artisan Farmers Alliance - 08-24-2012
Nakata was glad to have a little break after a long day of diplomatic talks. "Let`s have a look how the Corsairs celebrate a festival, Buonocore-san." he answered "We in the Alliance do it with a lot of Sake and less cigars." He never get used to festivals, but it is good for the moral of the people when the times are hard.
"But you have to excuse me for a second, i just noticed something that needs my attention. These portable Neural net recievers are a curse sometimes." he smiled. He went to a silent corner of the feast to read the message from the Kagoshima recruitment office. "Hai, that looks good. A brother who realized what Kusari needs. I have to answer him now..." he thought and for a second he was in Kusari, his beloved home, again...
After a while he came back to have a look for Buonocore. On the left side he noticed Isao Hiyashi. "Isao-san, good to see you. What do you think about the festival? And did you see Elder Buonocore somewhere?"
When Kalhmera's shining bright in the dark night. - Madvillain - 08-26-2012
The fiesta continued as the hours ticked by.
Most of the fires burned out ,
now Kalhmera's bright light shining on the courtyard was enough as a lightsource.
Elder Buonocore was in a conversation with Captain Emilio.
''Si, Your idea about setting up a database of known space structures is a good plan.
I will most definitely raise this point during the next Elders meeting. ''
El Presidente then made a insignificant hand gesture to Tribune Werss , who instantly stood up from his chair and moved to the other side of the table.
''Now I think it's time we discuss something in private,
follow me to my roof terrace, you get a lovely view on Kalhmera and the city there.''
When el Presidente said this Werss gently padded Emilio's chair and placed his hand on Emilio's shoulder,
urging him to stand up and follow without using a single word.
The 3 men made their way out of the courtyard , into an elevator that took them to the top floor.
At this hour , nobody noticed they weren't present at the fiesta , and it continued on without interruptions.
When the elevator door opened, Emillio walked out to see many old familiar faces.
Many portray statues decorated the long hallway,
The signs below some of them read:
Elder Maniaco , Elder Farquar , Elder Valentine , Elder Hawkings , Elder Alexander.
Buonocore mumbled:
''One day my image will decorate this hallway too amigo.
look around you , today's actions are tomorrow's history.
Is it not perfect irony....
The last time we've met , I was a young pilot following your orders, Ferucci.
Now look at me , leading the empire that gave birth to both of us.
It could have been you in my shoes , and me in yours, if time had treated us differently.''
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At the end of the hallway , on the right side Kalhmera's light shined inward between the marble pillars.
This was the way to the terrace, and upon entering Captain Emillio realised that they were not alone.
Amongst the men gathered there he recognised Carlos Rivera , Huan Veron , Carlos Vega , Zorro DePlata and some others.
Buonocore spoke again
''You came here to redeem yourself... now before we make way back down to the courtyard,
is there anything you wish to say to these people , who are your old hermanos?''
Part from the blowing wind , it was quiet.
A group of Gladiators was flying in formation at the horizon, painting off their silhouettes in front of the big moon.
Elder Buonocore lighted a cigar.
When Kalhmera's shining bright in the dark night. - Ivan - 08-26-2012
Emilio recognized those people, though not without a problem. He barely knew them.
- I believe I'll be able to say my word to the Court. Since our friends will surely follow me to it, they'll hear my word, right? Of course I have some questions about the Brotherhood, but the Court comes first. I believe I'll ask the questions about Brotherhood later. Now lead the way, signore Buonocore.
When Kalhmera's shining bright in the dark night. - farmerman - 08-28-2012
While looking around, Nakata said, "Isao-san, good to see you. What do you think about the festival? And did you see Elder Buonocore somewhere?"
"Oh, it is definitely something," Isao replied. "Not at all like Planet Junyo or Planet Kyushu. I am a bit intimidated really with all these Corsairs. Do you have any recommendations on how to relax a bit here?"
Isao fidgeted a bit as he looked around. He then took a sip of the drink he had, which was of a quality he was wholly unfamiliar with. As he struggled to not make a face in reaction to the new taste, he noticed the Presidente speaking with some other Corsairs.
"Oh!" the Kusari man said to his countryman, "there is Elder Buonocore over there I think. Maybe I should come with you if you're going to go talk to him, hai?"
When Kalhmera's shining bright in the dark night. - Artisan Farmers Alliance - 08-29-2012
"Hm, you want to relax here? So far i didn`t notice a silent place for you" Nakata said. "i guess you have to wait till we are back home." He try to avoid to drink too much of the so called Cocktails "with not much Alcohol" as Buonocore-san promised. But for the Corsairs "not much Alcohol" is another standard as for the most people in Sirius. Nakata could see it in Hiyashi`s face. "Hm, Isao-san. The Drinks here are as strong as expected, hai?" He smiled.
After Hiyashi told him about Buonocore he also noticed the Elder surrounded by a few people. "He seems to be busy right now. Let`s wait for him," he said " it should be easy for him to find us. We are Kusari at a Festival of the Corsairs after all. We attract the attention tonight i guess. But i still wonder where the Gaians are." he asked. "Always a pleasure to meet them."
Hiyashi and Nakata both headed to the tent where the music came from to have a look into it. "Oh. Looks like we found an area to relax for you my friend. Over there is a table..."