Posted by Civilian Runa Siff McKenzie (Teacher) in Earth - What Part of ‘Get On The Ship’ Do You Not Understand? (Tag Runa McKenzie)

Posted by Civilian Capall McKenzie (Colonial Intelligence Agent) in Earth - What Part of ‘Get On The Ship’ Do You Not Understand? (Tag Runa McKenzie)
Capall McKenzie was standing outside the port while McKenzies and Edmans of all sizes, shapes, ages, and temperament were busy gathering belongings and saying goodbye to those remaining behind. This was a banner day for the Clan: the majority of Clan McKenzie and Clan Edman, two of Earth’s most long tenured familial bloodlines, left Earth to travel to the edge of Federation space for the chance to start building a new world on the colony of Oed V. The day had been a long time in coming, and many were anxious to get on the massive colony ship that was in orbit hundreds of miles above them. Shuttles stood on landing pads waiting to begin shuttling passengers and belongings up, while some of the more tech-savvy waited in line for the transporters. Capall watched it all, with arms crossed on his broad chest, with a eye for detail and anticipating issues. He was a striking figure. Not overly tall like his cousins Mike and Seamus, but well-muscled with thick, ropy muscles that rippled under his long sleeves that protected his arms from the chill of the Aberdeen wind. He wore his kilt, the tartan of Clan McKenzie, with a pride born of one who had given up his clan only to be brought back… his past transgressions forgiven by all (most).

“Sir McKenzie, we have some that are wantin’ ta change their minds. They wanna go now.” said a runner that had come from somewhere far in the back of the growing throng. “Nae, they had tha chance. If they wish tae go now, the only way is if they trade with someone who is on the manifest.” Capall said. The runner nodded and went back towards where he came from to relay the message. Capall shook his head and said “I told you this was gonna happen.”

Capall McKenzie

Runa stood beside him in a long dark grey dress, her tartan shall, given to her by Capall was one of her most precious possessions, was wrapped around her shoulders. She held onto it as the wind wiped her copper blonde hair around and tried to snatch her shall too. Over the last weeks she and Capall had organized the loading of building materials, food, feed for the animals, personal household cargo of the families, temporary shelters (overly large yurts while they built more permanent structures), and the last 3 days they had loaded the live stock. The horses, the cattle, the sheep. It had taken far too long to get Angus and Aurora on board. Even Blaire had no luck. Runa had bruises to prove it. Runa had finally started taking Angus’ ladies from him. That got her the bruises, it also got Angus on the d@mn ship.

Runa watched the runner head back and laughed, “Of course it is. Now they realize how much they are going to miss out on. Da will sort it out. Anyone who changes their mind can come later. He will help arrange it.” There was commotion at the transporter. Runa recognized the people immediately. She put a hand on Capall’s arm before she moved over toward the pad. It was Elizabeth and her daughter. One of Argyle’s…Runa didn’t have words. She knelt down and spoke softly to the little girl before picking her up and entertaining her for a moment. She was scared of the transporter. It took Runa less than a minute before she was back with her mother and gone in a swirl of lights. Runa walked back over, “We should have started a week ago.”

Runa

“We should have started a damn year ago. Then we would have all the necessary infrastructure in place already and these people wouldn’t be traveling across the galaxy for almost a year just to piss in a hole in the ground.” He took a breath and steadied himself. “I know, Love… I know. Mike and Revna will be there soon. So will Seamus and Ragna. I know they will handle it… I just wish I was there to help.” and he shook his bald head and swore softly. “Why did Mike choose us… me… fer this? A solid quarter of these people still want my guts for Christmas presents. And now I’m supposed to be one ‘a the ones tellin’ ‘em what tae do? It’s crazy.”

Capall McKenzie