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Athena stood looking at the architecture of the impressive building in front of her. She took a deep breath as her eyes reveled in the color of the blue sky. {I feel like I had to do a bit of double talk to get and now...} Her thoughts were cut short by the arrival of a young, dark haired Hybrid male in what looked like leather armor. The look was accompanied by a Claymore made from black metal resting over his right shoulder.
"Welcome Commander Wellington. It has been too long since you were last here at the ball to celebrate the Liberation. My name is Tadakatsu, I've been instructed to guide you to his majesty King Asano who awaits you on the Ballroom Terrace." He bowed then swept his arm indicating for her to walk along side him.
"Please, call me Athena," she requested not caring for the formality. "I appreciate your help." She followed him and in remembering some of the layout from before manage to take a couple of the turns before the direction was indicated. "I enjoyed the ball" She commented making a bit of small talk.
"Certainly Athena and we Hybrids enjoyed you pouring a drink over one of the Erassian nobles. Such inflexible creatures they are so your actions did provide a good bit of entertainment." Tadakatsu replied making his way through the ballroom main doors.
"Just don't let that tidbit of information be any more than an accident when its retold. I get the feeling it might not be appreciated in some circles." She smiled at the young man and the return smile felt conspiratorial and then they walked through a set of door to the balcony.
"Just don't let that tidbit of information be any more than an accident when its retold. I get the feeling it might not be appreciated in some circles." She smiled at the young man and the return smile felt conspiratorial and then they walked through a set of door to the balcony.
"I wouldn't worry too much about the nobles their heyday of power is long since passed. These days it's the Government and the Corprations you have to worry about." Tadakatsu led her out onto the Ballroom Terrace which commanded an impressive view over the sea with the dramatic cliffs dropping away beneath it. "Your Majesty may I present Commander Athena Wellington of the Starfleet Special Forces."
Tadakatsu bowed and backed off into the Ballroom. The young King Asano said "Lady Athena it is a pleasure to be in your presence once again. I extend to you a warm welcome on behalf of myself and my people. Won't you sit and have some ice tea with me?"
"It would be a pleasure," she said and sat down where indicated. "Have you thrown many more parties since I was here last," she asked conversationally and took a sip of ice tea from her glass.
"I'm afraid not, mostly political meetings and corporate meetings. One of the sacrifices made to enter this society really." Asano said sipping his drink as he watched the woman opposite. "So I hear you are now engaged to Lord Defender Ivanov. How is that going for you?"
"Long," she answered. She tapped her fingers on the glass that she held, "that really isn't an answer is it?"
"Long," she answered. She tapped her fingers on the glass that she held, "that really isn't an answer is it?"
"I was hoping maybe to speak with Viktor while I was here as well as getting to know Susan better," She stated calmly and set her glass back on the table.
"As much as I wish the Lord Defender was here for guidance he isn't. As far as I'm aware the second fleet are conducting defensive operations within the Grand Banks which is a massive nebula formation between the Rios and Erass System. There is a lot of interference affecting the comms in that area so direct communication probably won't be possible. If you want a definite way of contacting him then your best bet is a telepathic transmission through Susan." Asano sighed and took another sip of his drink.
"Communications seem to be difficult all over." She lifted her glass to her lips and took another sip. "Perhaps I should take my leave as a good strategist could only help things along."
"Communications seem to be difficult all over." She lifted her glass to her lips and took another sip. "Perhaps I should take my leave as a good strategist could only help things along."
"If you must Lady Athena, Susan is in the deepest part of the facility you can go there now if you want although there have been rooms set up for you on the top floor. Suit yourself which you want to visit first, Tadakatsu will be willing to see to any needs you have and guide you anywhere within the facility." Asano replied.
"Thank you so much.. I just might freshen up before I see Susan and I'm quite sure I shouldn't be taking up any more of your valuable time, but I do appreciate you taking the time," She smiled as she stood to take her leave.
"Thank you so much.. I just might freshen up before I see Susan and I'm quite sure I shouldn't be taking up any more of your valuable time, but I do appreciate you taking the time," She smiled as she stood to take her leave.
Athena stepped into the ball room and Tadakatsu appeared. "I think I'd like to freshen up if you don't mind showing me to my rooms," she asked. Even if she had been told that it was the young mans job she felt it only polite to ask and not just take for granted.
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Commander Athena Wellington
Chief Counselor
USS Chimera - C
King Asano
Hybrid Leader
Erass Prime
Tadakatsu
Hybrid Bodyguard
Erass Prime
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