Onwards and Upwards (//invite only)

[AlphaWolf215]

Buckingham Palace stood proud on Planet New London. This was a private occasion, so apart from a few reporters who had gathered outside the gates in the street, having caught word from their "unnamed" sources, the Palace grounds where empty. The cars bringing FA Jones and Keeper Raven from their shuttles at the spaceport would be the only things permitted entrance today by the palace guards, standing tall with their brilliantly red coats, and bear skin hats. As the car passes through the gates, the guests would be taken through the archway, into the inner compound, and round to the main door at the back of the courtyard.

Stepping out of the car, a man in military dress uniform, holding the door for each, would point them up the steps to the doorway, where a man in a long coat stood ready to greet them.

Good afternoon. I am Michael Jenson, one of many Stewards of Buckingham Palace. I will be here to assist yourself, and His Royal Highness Prince James today. If there is anything I can do to help you, please do not hesitate to ask.

He spun swiftly on his heel, indicating they follow him

As the Duke of Cambridge is presiding, and there is a slight possibility of Her Majesty making an appearance, I must briefly touch on matters of formality. Because of the nature of this meeting, formal titles must be respected. As such, Her Majesty, Queen Carina, should be greeted as Your Majesty, and subsequently as Ma'am. A short bow from the neck, or courtesy if you feel the need. Prince James should be addressed at first as Your Royal Highness, and thereafter as Sir. Prince James is also suitable, and a bow from the neck or courtesy will suffice should you feel the need. Fleet Admiral O'Brian should be referred to as Admiral O'Brian, or Fleet Admiral. There is no need to bow.

If I may, how would you prefer to be addressed?

Meanwhile, James and Michelle stand in the drawing room, awaiting the arrival of their guests

I do hope this works Fleet Admiral. Both of them have proven valuable, in their own ways, to our home.

I concur, Sir. It's good to see you take on this responsibility for your home. Let's hope it's a valuable experience for you.

The room falls into silence as they both await their first guest.

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