Posted by Lieutenant Commander Magnús Pétursson (First Officer) in Main Sim Meeting the General of the Beltran Army

Posted by Gamemaster GM Kate (GMT) in Main Sim Meeting the General of the Beltran Army

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Thomas McGregor (COS) in Main Sim Meeting the General of the Beltran Army
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Once the crew had ascended the stairs, they were ushered into a large ballroom-like space. The magnificence and luxury of the palace could not be overstated. The large room had ample places to sit, stand, or relax with numerous nooks and balconies for those looking to seek some quiet conversations. Wait staff circulated the room with cultural dishes, hors d’oeuvres, and drinks. Soft music filled the room along with the murmur of conversations that mingled into a static white noise filling the space containing over one hundred other Beltrans. The event had been labeled a formal dinner with the officials of Beltran. Instead, it reminded one more of a massive wedding reception. It was clear by the way the King immediately moved into the space, he expected the crew to socialize among his people at least in the short term. It could also been seen as a way to find out some of the information they sought by talking to the people of Beltran.

GM Kate

Thomas grabbed a beverage and a small plate of nibbles, gravitating towards a Beltran in the most gaudily-accented uniform.

COS

The man in the uniform watched as Thomas slowly made his way around the room. If this had been the first delegation, he would not have been able to tell one person from the other. Since this was the fourth delegation, General Trell Lago knew the uniforms and color designations of the departments. The man approaching him was from the security division. Within that division, Trell had no idea what was his specialty. Closing the distance between them, he spoke with a voice that was surprisingly deeper than most of the other Beltrans but still not as close to the huskier tones of a human male. His size was close to that of the Kings.

Reaching McGregor he spoke. “Hello. I am General Trell Lago of the Beltran Army. I see from your shirt color you are with the security forces.”

Thomas had unfortunately picked that moment to take a bite of whatever passed for hors d’oeuvres, and while he was not by any means a diplomat, he knew better than to try and talk with his mouth full. So instead he gave a polite nod to the General while dying of embarrassment inside.

GM Kate

Magnus had avoided going with the Captain to converse with the King and found himself almost entirely by accident joining McGregor, the Captain could handle the delicate politicking for a few moments whilst he found ways to waste time “Ahh General” the Icelander said with a smile “This is the leader of our Security Forces, Lieutenant Commander McGregor” He introduced the Security chief only as a way to take part of the conversation.

XO

The General looked at Magnus and nodded. “May I assume you are the Captain’s executive officer.” Lago had no real proof but there had been three delegations of these over eager puppies nipping at all their heels during the process of induction into the Federation. The way this new man carried himself and his rank indicated he held power within this teams command structure. “Do you have a name?”

General Lago

GM Kate

Magnus hadn’t really been paying attention so when the General posed his question he was in the midst of taking a sip from the glass of what he presumed to be their version of bubbly wine.

Thomas took this opportunity to return the XO’s favor, not that his mouth was empty.

“He’s Commander Magnús Pétursson, General,” Thomas said. “Apologies for not answering you earlier, I had my mouth full.”

COS

Magnus inclined his head politely to the General and used the movement to smile thankfully to the Security Chief “Executive Officer of the Genesis” He finished the introduction.

XO

“So you both handle the defense and security features of your ship and by extension the Federation.” The General’s question was rhetorical. Like most men in the military, sparkling events like this bored him. He understood the need for such events but that did not mean he relished attending them. “Tell me would you prefer to be here among the cackling frivolity or would you prefer a location more indicative of our profession?”

GM Kate and General Lago

“Mass gatherings of people give me hives,” Thomas said in a deadpan tone, by way of answer. It would be gauche to directly beg to leave, but not to accept an offered out.

COS

Before General Trell could respond, a commotion occurred in the center of the room. Looking up they would see King Casper Artemis stepping up on a circular dias that slowly rose up several feet in the room. The platform turned transparent as it separated from the marble flooring. It was an ostentatious way to gain the attention of the room as the king seemed to float above them.

“My people,” the king’s voice bellowed through the room. It echoed as if the King was using a microphone so that no one was unable to hear his message no matter where they were in the room. “Our guests are enamored with our culture and people. The Captain,” he gestured to Calvin which caused the room to make a path as they say in the military, “has begged me for a chance to see more of our glorious world. I have decided to permit him this honor. General Trell will escort those that want to see our defenses and Della Dharma will escort those that want to see our science and technology. These two groups will go tonight to see our world and all the wonders it will bring to the Federation.” The room broke into murmurs as the partying Beltran’s whispered among themselves sending scurried looks to the Federation officers.

Magnus coulnd’t help but smile at the thought of Calvin begging for anything, it was amusing how much the locals felt a need to dismiss and insult the Starfleet officers as if their local political games had anything they hadn’t seen a thousand times before. He turned his smile to the Security Chief, his eyes glinting with amusement

Thomas gave a half-roll of his eyes in response.

General Trell Lago had fixed a stony gaze on his king and saluted him with a crisp bow. “Yes, my King. We shall leave immediately,” he belted out. Turning to the security officers around him he bowed incrementally. “I will permit you three minutes to speak to your captain and meet me at the large doors at the far end of the ballroom. Officers,” he inclined his head and then moved briskly through the space.

GM Kate

OOC: I will leave this open for comments and start the new thread in a day or so. ~ Kate

“I thank you for your graciousness” He answered with a tone completely lacking all mockery, he seemed quite grateful to the outside observer. Once the man had walked far enough he whispered to McGregor “I wonder if Beltran army standard issue armament includes that giant stick up his ass” His tone was tinted with bemusement.

XO

“He made me feel like it was Plebe Week at the Academy all over again,” Thomas admitted. “But at the same time, it feels somewhat performative.”

COS