Posted by Captain Orvos Legen (Commanding Officer) in The Parthenon - Post Mission - All Welcome
The Parthenon was bustling. People meandered about. Drinks were served. And a table of unique snacks was situated for all to see to partake in. It was essentially a massive charcuterie board.

The platform was decorated for officer recognition. All gathered knew how these things went. Orvos set a small box on the table he sat at on his own. His feelings were mixed this evening.

He was here, as captain of the Athena. It was the one position he had fought to obtain, despite his clear experience in command giving him the edge to obtain it. He had been pushed to a point though. Janna had been that motivation to him. She had pushed, and he semi-reluctantly took it. And after some time in the center seat, he grew accustomed to it.

So many years on the Athena had gone by. He thought he would be used to it by now. Being El Aurian gave him an exceptionally longer lifespan than most present. He had spent centuries watching people enter and leave his life. He always held on to memories, to the stories. But these days were harder now. He had allowed Janna closer than any had ever been outside of his own deceased wife. He knew her reasons for having to take leave. She had insisted he stay, that the crew needed him. Maybe their paths would cross again, but this leave was going to be longer than most.

Others had left too. Stark Nightstalker. Laraan. Marishka. Just to name a few. The stories always stuck though. The memories would always be cherished whenever he decided to look at them again.

Right now, however, he had to pull himself together. Because the crew needed him. And they would need him in times to come. He toyed with his beverage for a moment, swirling it about as the time ticked closer to ceremony.

-Captain Orvos Legen, CO

James entered the Parthenon after finishing up his shift, the allure of food and drink never seemed to fail him. Looking around he noticed that it was filling up. He moved to the refreshment station and got himself a collection of the assorted goods before making his way to a table at one side of the room. He flagged down a server and ordered and Old Fashioned and simply took a moment to people watch.

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