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1104-363 -- 1104-364 -- 1104-365

Timing of events
6:00 - Morning Meeting on Unity
10:02 - Emerge from Jump space in Drinax system
11:00 - Radio messages start
13:00 - Boarded by A Bold Jewel SDB
13:38 - Arrive at Drinax

1104-365 06:00 - Ship of Unity

[Crockett can forsee moment when jump ends and the passengers of the SHIP OF UNITY are delivered unto the Floating Palace at Drinax.] He will seek permission while still in jump from the bridge crew to attend the bridge for a better view early on Day 365 of the floating palace.

Khearl has seen grav-cities before. There are several such on Mire/Daryen, and he has been there many times. On Arrival Day he will be packed and ready to debark, and will ensure that the customs seals on his rifle case are intact. This gives him time to watch the Unity's approach and traffic orbit on the widescreen in the common room. He is curious to see if Drinax/Tlaiowaha is as desolate as he has heard. He's NEVER seen a world that was purposefully ruined before and he is morbidly curious about it.

1104-364 10:02 - Emerge from Jump space in Drinax system

{Radio Communications available again}

1104-364 10:38 - Pioneer emerges from Jump Space

1104-364 11:00

(Administrative Aide Dar)"Hello Sir Crockett, there are no messages for you that came in the first exchange with Drinax and the Floating Palace. I did want to inform you that your previous ship the Pioneer did arrive here in system a short time ago. When they message you I will patch it through to you. If there are any messages you need to send please let me know."

1104-364 11:10

(Administrative Aide Dar)"Hello Khearl, I wanted to let you know that there are no messages for you that came in the first exchange with Drinax and the Floating Palace. If there are any messages you need to send please let me know."

(Khearl) "Thank you. I am expecting no messages, but I thank you for your courtesy. Would you please tell your lord that this trip has been very pleasant and I learned much. If I am unable to say so personally, please render my gratitude to him."

1104-364 11:15

(Captain Bennett) Attention crew and passengers. Expect to be boarded at approximately 13:00 by the Drinax Navy for routine visitor checks. Captain out

(Khearl) "My weapon is in the cargo hold with the customs seals intact. Is there anything else I might need to consider? Will being Fteirle cause problems with the captain or your lord?"

(Administrative Aide Dar)"Khearl, I do not think you will be taking anything out of the cargo hold yet. I will ask Provost Shala if she wants you to have your weapon with you when she has you accompany her to see the King. You do know how to swim right?"

(Khearl) "We Fteirle do not swim for recreation, our legs are built wrong for it, but I can swim. Most of us are taught the skill if we grow up on a world that allows for it. But I will say that I'm not very graceful at it. Please tell the Provost that I accept their invitation. I have never met a hisloi head of state before."

[regarding lack of radio messages for Crockett] Not a problem, am expecting to hear something from Mikhel aboard The Pioneer at some stage, but he's likely checking all aboard Pioneer for "sleeping jump flu or lizard's revenge" right now.

[for Administrative Aide Dar ] Out of courtesy to Captain regarding upcoming boarding by Drinax Customs, you might make sure the bridge knows that I have weapons stored in my sealed crate in our cargo space. Just so he is not caught unawares.

1104-364 12:50 - Arrival of the System Defence Boat A Bold Jewel at the rendezvous location

The Bold Jewel comes alongside of the Ship of Unity. As airlocks open two guards dressed in expansive gold colored uniforms enter carrying data pads, while one more with a long laser rifle stands guard at the airlock linkage. Provost Shala is there with Captain Bennett. Captain Bennett looks over the data pad and acknowledges for her crew. Provost Shala nods and turns to the guard. "Greetings, I am certain you will find our diplomatic papers in order. Myself, Provost Falx, our Administrative Aid Dar, and my two guests. gestures over to Crockett and KhearlThey are part of our mission and will follow all of our restrictions."

One of the guards turns to the two of them and offers a data pad for them to acknowledge for custom forms etc.

Khearl takes the datapad and signs it. "Officer, do your people require anything of Fteirle diplomatic guests? I do not wish to cause offense though discourtesy or ignorance."

(Guard)"His Excellency King Oleb is very generous with his guests. There is an Aslan at court now, a Kasiyl of the Ahroay'if you may want to speak with to confirm how well he has been treated."

[Crockett also willingly signs datapad] Not clearly reading entries on this page for editing purposes....

[to ROYAL GUARD] Say...what's chance of a visit today or tomorrow to Floating Palace and chance to look around a bit and perhaps meet some local inhabitants?

Khearl's ears literally perk up. "May I join your tour, Crokh-ett? It is wise to see the ground before one has to fight on it."

(Guard)"His Excellency King Oleb has given permission to the Ship of Unity to dock at the Royal Docks along side the Royal Yacht. You will need to clear security, no weapons, no armor while visiting the Floating Palace of course. The Royal Guard can handle any security you feel necessary. The King's Hawk Warriors are more than a match for any miscreant that dares show their face.

(Guard)"Of course Provost Shala can make any arrangements she sees fit before her appointment with... His tablet beeps and he looks down, then back up at Crockett, down at the table again and back up.. "I ask your pardon, I did not realize it was Sir James Crockett. Certainly we will accommodate your stay here. Just have your Administrative Aide contact us and we will ensure all details are complete. Your appointment with His Excellency is at Noon on the First.

Provost Shala looks intriqued, and Provost Falx smiles with being correct in his assessment.

The three royal guards exit the Unity and back to the Bold Jewel. A few moments later on the radio Captain Bennett receives instructions. She comes back to the crew area shortly afterward.

(Captain Bennett)"Well gentlemen it seems we were well received. Thank you for that. We have secured docking space at the King's own docks. I am not certain if it our Diplomatic mission or recognition for you two but I am pleased with the outcome in any case. We will arrive at the docks in about a half hours time. To my previous understanding there is no place for us to stay outside of our own ship. Perhaps our guests can arrange something else?" She smiles, happy with this outcome.

Provost Shala and Provost Falx are in Shala's quarters discussing something.

1104-364 13:38 - Arrive at Drinax

The Ship of Unity arrives at the Royal Docks on the port side of the Floating Palace. There is a gilded Yacht almost dripping with gold and red accents parked on right side of the docks, obviously the Royal Yacht. The Unity is directed to the far left space away from the Yacht, leaving plenty of room in between for other ships to land.

(Administrative Aide Dar)"Khearl and... Sir James Crockett? Provost Falx noted that you had expressed interest in Sindilarian Artifacts while on Torpol and you never got to see any. I have arranged a visit to the Art Gallery for the two of you at 18:00. Dinner will be here on the Unity tonight. Tomorrow morning we will have a meeting regarding your positions with Provost Shala when she meets with King Oleb tomorrow. I understand you have your own meeting scheduled with King Oleb the next day at Noon Sir James Crockett. Is there anything you would like me to assist with for that?

While I very much appreciate that you have gone to this trouble to arrange the art gallery tour...it was not me who expressed interest in Sindalian artifacts back on Torpol and I would politely decline participating in the tour you have arranged for that purpose.

I will say I will need your assistance on New Year's Day to arrange transport for me to get to the King's party. I'd like to get there fairly early so you might determine when the appropriate arrival time might be...I will be meeting up with others there...but still want to arrive early.

...and, just to confirm, it would appear that the King's Guard/customs were happy with my documentation and that I am included in the welcome mat issued by The King?

...What about the closing remarks from the King's Guard: (i.e. Just have your Administrative Aide contact us and we will ensure all details are complete) ? I am hoping you understood what needs to be followed up on so I can safely arrive at the party on New Year's Day.

(muses to self about trying to find the Aslan and having a chat before I leave for King's party) He begins to search the vessel for whereabouts of Aslan.

1104-364-17:30 - Radio Personal Communications Captain Athena Solis, this is Administrative Aide Dar with a request from Provost Shala of Torpol, aboard the Ship of Unity. Provost Shala would like to host you for a breakfast meeting onboard the Ship of Unity at 08:00 tomorrow morning. Please acknowledge if this is a good time for you. Provost Shala has a query about your previous work in other systems prior to entering the Reach. I await your reply. Unity out.

1104-364 16:00

Crockett aboard UNITY hailing Mikhel aboard Pioneer: How should we meet up on New Year's Day?

1104-364-17:30 - Radio Personal Communications Captain Athena Solis, this is Administrative Aide Dar with a request from Provost Shala of Torpol, aboard the Ship of Unity. Provost Shala would like to host you for a breakfast meeting onboard the Ship of Unity at 08:00 tomorrow morning. Please acknowledge if this is a good time for you. Provost Shala has a query about your previous work in other systems prior to entering the Reach. I await your reply. Unity out.

Captain Solis to Administrative Aide Dar. Request acknowledged and accepted.

To M. J. Crockett, Torpol Vessel 'Ship of Unity', from M. M. Dromah, PSV Pioneer
O Grp postponed. RVP TBD.

To M.M.Dromah, Pioneer Message received....will check code book

Crockett sends message to Administrative Aide DAR and includes request for her to seek permission for him to visit the bridge of the UNITY if possible so that he might ask for sensor review of ships in immediate area of Drinax.... including those vessels docked at Royal Docks and other entrance to Floating Palace....

(Admin Aide Dar)"Sir Crockett, I am here with the answers you requested for the sensor scans. Understandably you are not allowed on the bridge at this time, but Provost Falx provided this list of ships for your query." She hands over a data pad with details of these ships:

There is no indication of any ships docked at the Floating Palace on the public landing pad.

For Administrative Aide DAR Very much appreciated. Please pass my thanks along to the bridge personnel I find this amazing by the way....Here it is almost New Year's Day and if it were not for the King's special guests this whole sector would be somewhat quiet in terms of vessel traffic....