Alecto stood looking bored for all intents and purposes not paying attention to what was going on around her. It wasn't true though assassins never really switched off to what was going on around them and of Hybrid assassins that was especially true. Every slightest movement and gesture was noticed and analysed making reading people into an art form. The Task Force's Intelligence Advisor Commander Lernen Harbright looked unhappy about being dragged away from his work to preside over the meet and greet for the advance party of envoys from the Klingon Empire before the Ambassador himself would arrive. The counselor who had offered to help her a few weeks ago was there as well as was a number of other personnel from the Task Force.
Lernen sat in his chair waiting impatiently as the Klingon Envoys disembarked their ship and made their way towards the waiting welcome party. The pain in his legs was coursing through his body and the painkillers he was on did little to hold back the tide of pain. Lernen understood well that this initial meeting was important but was unlikely to determine if the Klingons would enter the war on their side. There had been disturbing rumours of cooperation with the Romulans and internal conflict within the Klingon Empire was rising to the dangerous point of innevitable civil war and this time Starfleet was not in a position to help.
Mnemosyme watched the disembarking as well as those around her. As she looked at the posture of the Erassion ambassador all that came to mind was {Stiff, calm politician ... or trained killer?}. She flicked her attention to the Klingons before continuing with her train of thought. {If I had to bet it would be the latter.} Another quick check toward the party approaching and then back to those around her. {His scowl always seems to indicate pain... I wonder if he ever finds relief.... I wonder if I should help?}
Major Varis Liev looked around at the gathered people in the reception area of the docking bay, waiting for the Klingon delegates to arrive. The Klingons had only sent an Envoy and not a full-bar ambassador, which Liev found rather strange, and their arrival was somewhat unannounced... but that wasn't necessarily a strange thing for Klingons; they tended to do things in their own time, whether it be sooner or later. He watched carefully as three large, imposing Klingons proceeded down the corridor towards them, escorted by four marines. They looked more irritable than usual, no doubt from having to wait before they could as their ship hadn't received the proper clearance as well as the personal security check to make sure they weren't carrying anything untoward.
The three Klingons came to a stop before the assembled group and the tall man in front slammed his fist against his chest. "nuqneH!" he said loudly in greeting.
"nuqneH!" the gathered Starfleet Officers said in return. The thought occurred to Lernen that perhaps the group chosen to meet the Klingon Envoys may not have been ideal...an old cripple, a lawyer and a counselor. It would probably turn out that the person who would be on the best terms with the Envoys would be that murderous psychopath from the Alliance.
"I am Kaj of the House of Qua'lon," the envoy introduced himself in a strong voice. "These are my aides; Adjur, daughter of the House of K'tar and Ch'tarig, son of the House of Badich."
Lernen led the introductions "I am Commander Lernen Harbright the First Task Force Intelligence Advisor, this is Major Varis Liev from the Judge Advocate Generals Office, this is Second Lieutenant Mnemosyme Nyx who will be guiding you to your quarters and this..."
"I am Ambassador Alecto Ayanami of the Erassian Alliance and Royal Assassin of the Hybrid Royal Court." Alecto interrupted Lernen well aware of what his opinion was of her and how he would introduce her as if she was a bit part.
{Well, that's an introduction to make anyone feel welcomed.} Mnemosyme met each Klingons gaze during the introductions that almost seemed to be more of a sizing up of each other instead.
"Commander," Kaj inclined his head stiffly towards the Starfleet officers. "Ambassador," he said, eyeing Alecto somewhat suspiciously. His aides just remained quiet and imposing, not moving.
"Please follow us this way," Liev said after the greetings. "I'll show you to the waiting rooms; Starfleet personnel will be helping showing you to your quarters shortly." He started down the corridor, followed by the rest of the delegation.
"Why the need for so much security," Kaj asked Harbright.
"Just a precaution really in case the Romulan Star Empire decides to send another fleet to pop in for tea and crumpets again." Lernen answered in a deadpan fashion.
In the quiet that followed, Nym felt edgy it made her want to put her hand protectively on the phaser that almost always hung at her side. With a little mental coaching though her arm stayed comfortable hang at her side.
"Please follow us this way," Liev said after the greetings. "I'll show you to the waiting rooms; Starfleet personnel will be helping showing you to your quarters shortly." He started down the corridor, followed by the rest of the delegation.
"Why the need for so much security," Kaj asked Harbright.
"Just a precaution really in case the Romulan Star Empire decides to send another fleet to pop in for tea and crumpets again." Lernen answered in a deadpan fashion.
In the quiet that followed, Nym felt edgy it made her want to put her hand protectively on the phaser that almost always hung at her side. With a little mental coaching though her arm stayed comfortable hang at her side.
"You could always proclaiming pacifism again. It's what the Federation is good at and it's worked out well so far." Alecto said with an obvious trace of sarcasm in her voice.
There was a second of uncomfortable silence before Kaj burst out in hearty laughter and for a moment everyone was confused as to why. It continued for a few seconds and then died down; everyone was quiet waiting to see what would happen next.
Lernen shook his head almost immeasurably typical of the Hybrid really and really of any Erassian Diplomat. Hell the Alliance split from the Federation in the first place because they weren't overly fond of pursuing peace in the face of ongoing aggression from the Romulans and Klingons.
Liev stopped in front of a door and opened it, ushering the delegation into the private, luxurious waiting room that was reserved on the docking ring for VIPs and diplomats.
= End Log =
Commander Lernen Harbright
Intelligence Advisor
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Ambassador Alecto Ayanami
Erassian Alliance Ambassador
There was a second of uncomfortable silence before Kaj burst out in hearty laughter and for a moment everyone was confused as to why. It continued for a few seconds and then died down; everyone was quiet waiting to see what would happen next.
Lernen shook his head almost immeasurably typical of the Hybrid really and really of any Erassian Diplomat. Hell the Alliance split from the Federation in the first place because they weren't overly fond of pursuing peace in the face of ongoing aggression from the Romulans and Klingons.
Liev stopped in front of a door and opened it, ushering the delegation into the private, luxurious waiting room that was reserved on the docking ring for VIPs and diplomats.
= End Log =
Commander Lernen Harbright
Intelligence Advisor
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Ambassador Alecto Ayanami
Erassian Alliance Ambassador
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Major Varis Liev
JAG Attorney
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2nd Lieutenant Mnemosyme Nyx
Major Varis Liev
JAG Attorney
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2nd Lieutenant Mnemosyme Nyx
Junior Counselor
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Starbase Unity (SB 234)
Envoy Kaj of Qua'lon
Klingon Empire Envoy
[NPC by Bren]
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Aide Adjur of K'tar
Diplomatic Aide
[NPC by Ixus]
Envoy Kaj of Qua'lon
Klingon Empire Envoy
[NPC by Bren]
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Aide Adjur of K'tar
Diplomatic Aide
[NPC by Ixus]
