Posted by Civilian Sinayda Nyx (Governor’s Aid) in Government Tower Plaza - Inauguration Day (Open to All)

Posted by Civilian Joseph Karlson (Head of Police Force) in Government Tower Plaza - Inauguration Day (Open to All)

Posted by Civilian Kenzo B’tren-Hyrushi (Governor) in Government Tower Plaza - Inauguration Day (Open to All)
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The day had arrived. Kenzo enjoyed pomp and circumstance as much as the next man; but hated when it was directed at him. But such were the demands of office, he had learned.

Looking out from the Governor’s office, he could see the Plaza below. It had been decorated subtly, but with enough flair to be enjoyable without overly extravagant. The stage had been set up and vid cameras were hovering over the square recording the event for posterity. Soon he would make his first official appearance as Governor. He should have been nervous, and he was, but not as much as he thought he should be. Hmmm, I’ll have to give that some thought later he said to himself and then turned and took the suit coat from the back of the chair and pulled it on.

He dressed as he had been for the Federation Council… dark grey suit, jade green tie, red stone tie pin. His long black hair was tied back in the traditional Japanese style, and he checked himself in the mirror. Nodding slightly in approval, he turned and left his office, heading to the lobby where the rest of the government officials and chosen civilians and dignitaries waited for their pre-inauguration meet-and-greet.

Stepping off the lift, he looked around, trying to match faces with records he had read on the way to Oed.

Kenzo Hyrushi, Gov

The first person to introduce himself was the older Police Commissioner. He wore the dress blues of the Oed Police force, a dark blue ensemble outfit with rank insignia on his shoulders. He supported himself with a dark blue cane although he didn’t seem to need one. He was a large well-built man and despite being un the cusp of seventy he didn’t look any older than fifty. He put out his right hand to shake “Welcome to Oed Governor Hyrushi” He smiled a kind grandfatherly smile “I have to admit I’m an admirer of your work in the old DMZ” His accent was only slightly accented to hint at his Nordic heritage.

Commissioner Karlson

Kenzo took the older man’s hand in a firm but not overly-so grip and he smiled. “Thank you. You are Commissioner Karlson, yes? Your record speaks for itself, Commissioner. We are very fortunate to have someone of your abilities heading the police force. I very much look forward to working with you… hopefully not in the same manner as my past work you mentioned.” and he nodded once before releasing Karlson’s hand. He looked around the room and said, quite manner-of-factly, “Your security precautions are to be applauded. And on short notice, for which I apologize.”

Hyrushi, Governor

Joseph looked around “We have had contingencies in place, I must admit the fact that you got here without my hearing about it was surprising but we make due” He said with a wide smile “Oed is a good place and I think your experience with the old border colonies will work well over here.” He said taking a step to the side allowing the new governor to move on and meet the rest of the people gathered.

Commissioner Karlson

A striking woman dressed in soft, black, leather pants and jacket, boots and an intricately woven black, lace shirt, had been watching the Governor from the sidelines. She stepped up next to him. “Kon’nichiwa, Kenzo.” The familiarity of using the Governor’s first name meant they knew each other very well. It had been a few weeks since the two had seen each other, both taking their own time to scope out OED V and Hyrushi’s new offices. “I’m still not sure you will be happy about taking this post, but I’m here for the duration.”

—Nyx

Kenzo eyed the woman warily for a moment and then a slight smile flickered across his face before vanishing. “Sin.” he said flatly. “Watashi wa anata no ryokō ga bujidatta to shinjite imasu… Sukunakutomo anata ni totte wa.” (I trust your trip was uneventful… at least for you.) replied Kenzo before bowing towards her and then smiling. He looked at Karlson and then back to the woman and said “Sinayda Nyx. Police Commissioner Joseph Karlson. Commissioner, my aid and closest advisor Sinayda Nyx.” as he introduced the two.

“So how do you feel that this posting will be an unwise choice, Ms. Nyx?” he asked, using the formal name he almost always kept to in public arenas.

Hyrushi, Governor