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1105-001 -- 1105-002 -- 1105-003

Timing of events
9:00 - The Royal Inspection of the V'Hurg
11:00 - The Royal visit to the Pioneer
12:00 - The V'Hurg departs for the jump point
15:00 - The Royal Family returns to the Floating Palace

11:30 - Royal Docks

Rao paces back and forth, waiting a bit impatiently for the Ambassador, Baroness of Algra-Reev, to arrive. An Aslan, she is dressed in simple garb, nothing that would stand out in any way. A small bag at her feet, her face is nonchalant if her pacing is not. She glances at her watch, and then at the guards who are paying her no mind. She is just a moment early still, but waiting has never been easy for her. She stops, takes a breath, smiles at the closest guard. She leans casually against the wall to wait with the perfect appearance of calm patience.

(Royal Hawk Guard)"Are you waiting for someone? All the off worlders are gone now."

(Siya Rao) "I'm meant to be meeting the Ambassador from Asim, she has made arrangements for me to return there by taking passage with those off worlders. I assume their shuttle will be docking here? I am just a little early"

she smiles gently at the guard

[SKILL] Persuade (2D+12) (vs Difficulty 8) Rolled a natural 9[ +11 Effect] [Exceptional SUCCESS]

(Royal Hawk Guard)"Fine. Please remain out of the way as needed"

the Baroness arrives with an air of confidence, and spots Rao right away

(Baroness)"Oh good, you are here already. I have such a busy day. Still, I'm glad to help arrange simple passage home for you Rao. You are overdue, and your skills are sorely needed on Asim. I know your family will be pleased to have you back as well."

"The Pioneer is a lab ship, and they are willing to allow you to travel with them such a short distance as a matter of goodwill. I believe they may have some dealings on our homeworld? (dismissively) At any rate they will take you, and save the trouble of finding passage elsewhere. I understand they depart today, and that their shuttle should be along at some point, so it's likely best to wait here. Do you need anything else?"

"No. Thank you for your help. I am looking forward to being useful. If I can be of any aid please don't hesitate to let me know."

The Baroness departs and Rao resumes her stance, waiting quietly against the wall.

15:00 - Royal Docks

Finally after an almost three hour wait Rao sees the Voyager arriving from the Pioneer.

The hatch opens and King Oleb floats down, followed by Lord Wrax, the Prince, the Princess and the Royal Guards. A woman standing at the bottom of the stairs starts to go back into the ship when the Princess lays a hand on her arm, telling her to wait.

RAO, WHAT ARE YOU DOING OUT HERE, DID YOUR STUDENTS NOT RETURN TO CLASS TODAY? (Princess Rao)"Your Majesty, I am certain Rao has some students who are anxious for their most challenging teacher to return. Let me talk with my friend before you drag us all into another all afternoon meeting."

Princess Rao moves over to let the rest of the Royal Party pass, Lord Wrax gives a slight frown as he passes the female Aslan.

(Princess Rao)"If you are here, that means you must want to be going somewhere, and given where the Pioneer is heading I have a good guess." Princess Rao guestures over to Eleni to call her over towards the entrance to the Palace.

Eleni walks over with a smile on her face. (Eleni)"If we are smuggling you out already this does not look like a good body double for you Princess."

Princess Rao laughs lightly, the female Aslan gives a gentle snort of amusement (Princess Rao)"I have known Rao all my life, at least as far as I can remember. Yes, the names are confusing, but it did work wonders when I was .... adventuring around the Palace and could convince people to say that yes they saw Rao in two places at once..." Princess Rao gives a small nod of her head to the Aslan, "May I introduce Eleni, the XO of the Pioneer and someone I fully trust with your safety. Eleni this is Rao, one of the best Computer Instructors at the Scholar's Tower. She is from Asim, and needs a ride there. I am certain you will get along." with a quick bow of her head to both of you. "Now I have to go chase after Lord Wrax before he .... " She trails off as she exits the Royal Docks with all but two of the remaining Royal Guards.

(Eleni)" Rao and Rao, that can't be confusing at all in a royal court. How can we help you?"

(Siya Rao)with a smile, and a small chuckle, "Honestly, it was less confusing than you'd think. I have rarely been important enough to warrant great discussion, so references are assumed to be to the Princess in most occasions. I am hoping I might be allowed passage on your ship, as I'm given to understand you are heading to my homeworld of Asim. Baroness of Algra-Reev, my Ambassador said she had made some arrangements in this regard? Perhaps something was lost in the rush and chaos inherent in visits from the Royal Family." She gestures to her small bag, "If you have space available I would appreciate your help in this. I don't take up a great deal of space, and am more than happy to help out during the journey to earn my keep if that would be welcomed. My primary skills lie in working with computers, but I dabble in a bit of cookery as well. I have been known to work wonders with a simple larder, especially if anyone on board has a bit of a sweet tooth. I do think the Ambassador would be grateful." Sheeplishly, "I'm afraid my family thinks me overdue for a visit, and has been taking up too much of her time in an effort to speed my travels."

[SKILL] Persuade (2D+12)(vs Difficulty 8)natural roll 5 for a total of 17 [ +9 Effect] [Exceptional SUCCESS]

(Eleni)Raised eyebrow, "Well we can always use a hand that is not doing research. Steward is something no one else wants to do so you can have that as long as you are on board. If you teach computers maybe we can have you look at some of our systems after the Captain approves. Mikhel is our acting pilot and medic and not sure what else he will need to handle. We had three of our crew depart here at the Floating Palace. Replacing them is not practical here I see. Grab your bag and let's get going. When we are on the Pioneer you can get more details. Never had an Aslan on board in the last twenty years, this might be interesting."