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“Who or what is THE TOY?” Mutters Nathan. Cistera appeared to be ignoring him. “Make sure they’re aware of her arrival and she is to be treated like Royalty, as my privileged guest.“ Koemini went to leave. “Oh and tell whoever is on duty in the docking area, to advise me the moment they land! “ Cistera was beaming. “Got to go tell Soniette. Oh and assemble the Kets will you in the aft gallery main chamber, the one we use for banquets."
She kissed him, flitted past him, through the hatch, gone. He looked around. “WHO is the TOY?” Soniette arrived with Dram. Dram was dragged away and Soniette and Beis were escorted off to meet up with Cistera. He heard a scream from Soniette when Cistera told her who was coming. “Don’t ask me.“ Dram grinned. “Haven’t got a clue.” "Wesquin! Perhaps he knows." "I think we need to offload these noisy and curious Bexes Kets!" It was their first time aboard the Raptor.
“We’ll drop the Kets off at the main galleria, then go meet up with the others in the ‘Shaker’. Dram smiled. “Sounds good to me.” Becci and the others were patiently waiting, listening to some music and watching some Globenet shows. The arrival of the other Kets from Bexes, now stepping through the hatchway. There was uproar.
“Come on, lets leave them to it.” Nathan went to close the hatchway, he understood how they felt. He was truly pleased to see Dram and Wequin. “So how many of yours are going?” “All, of them.“ “ALL?” “Soniette says they have to, she won’t hear different; she says its good for them. Character building and also integrating with others re culture, beliefs and more. I kind of agree, though Belanna and Claria are not too keen; they’re a bit quieter than the others.“
The Shaker, it resembled a public bar as we would know it, on Earth. The place was surprisingly quiet. “Alina.“ She came over, grabbed Dram giving him a smacker of a kiss on the lips. “Think she missed you!" " I'll have to start staying away a bit more often!“ Nathan started to laugh, interrupted by the arrival of Cxao, with Tan and Fehlise in tow.
“He's here for a few minutes and Alina’s at it already. Put him down!“ Tan grabbed Dram away from Alina. “We can’ stop long, we have the Kets to organize for the arrival of ‘The Toy’. Nathan had sat down. he looked up. “Forget it, I don’t know either.“ Tan shook her head, as did Fehlise when he looked at her. “We only know she is to be treated like Royalty, exact words from you know who must be obeyed. K.“ They started to laugh, though not for long. Koemini entered to push past them. She stopped and bowed to Nathan. Glaring at Tan and Fehlise.
Koemini was a consort and a cosseted individual, where Cistera was concerned. Nathan did not upset her, despite her often abrupt, if not, as some thought, questionable approach, on talking to some of his guests. But, it was not a good idea, to lambaste her, on her poor diplomacy or rather the lack of it! He suspected, when it suited her, she would snitch on him, to Cistera commenting on how she felt unwanted, unappreciated?! It often meant, his ears, received Cistera's dulcet tones in them, as she gave vent to him having a little more humility and respect for others. Especially when, it came to her defending her Consort. Though she would never actually admit it came from 'K', more a case of. "I was told."
“Liana wants to see you both. Something about protocol.” Tan looked at Fehlise then back at K, who had noted that they had not moved, from where they were sat. “Well she is expecting you.” Tan and Fehlise now shifted to stand upright, shove past Koemini, turning back to the others.“ See you all, later.“ Dram was watching K, as was Wesquin. He was trying not to laugh. A smirk on his face. She was certainly, 'Miss ‘I’m in charge‘.
The more she fidgeted, made it harder and harder for him, not to laugh. She stopped talking to Nathan, turned and glared at him, scowled with that look of indignation on her face that few could match in comparison to Koemini! Stomping out making it clear she felt offended. "Oh thanks Dram! I expect she will be on her way to tell all to Cistera!" Dram started to laugh. He knew all too well what that was like! Beis did that with Soniette! Getting him into trouble on occasion!
“Sorry couldn’t help it.“ Alina brought them over drinks and some refreshments. “She’s Cistera’s first consort?” “Don’t even go there.“ Nathan shook his head. “Those two are like sisters.“ “Where’s Leia these days talking of sisters?” “With Kempsey and Hellenia; setting up some art and drama exhibition. Soniette, wouldn’t turn her nose up at that, she loves art and culture." Dram interrupted him. "Velicia has also donated a substantial amount, to funding the project. Loves the idea, wants to see it happen.“
“Yo Nathan.“ “Liana.” “I’m picking up two huge vessels approaching, our garrison M class Marshal, is moving to meet them?"
"Commander Jecri wants to talk to you Cxao." “Connect him Liana..“ They listened as Cxao looked to see Commander Jecri onscreen.
“I’ve got two fleets of Vendarans approaching, flying Galacia Federa peace markers.“ Nathan looked at Dram. “Uhh?” Wesquin interrupted.
“My Lord, as long as they fly the markers, it is forbidden, under Galactic law. to attack, provoke or otherwise initialize, any hostility, towards or aimed at, directly, or indirectly, any vessel or vessels, carrying those markers. Likewise it is an offence, punishable, by execution at worst, seizure of the vessel; for displaying the marker falsely. Of course, if it is used to entrap, it is perfectly acceptable to destroy the vessel.“ He stopped. Nathan was staring at him. “Pardon my Lord I“ “Wesquin ! I’ve heard of them; just never seen them displayed before!“
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