Posted by Captain Eela Dasca (Lt. Governor) in Oed Museum - Final Preparations

Posted by Civilian Kenzo B’tren-Hyrushi (Governor) in Oed Museum - Final Preparations
As the Governor and Lieutenat Governor sat back in the slider on their way to the Oed V Museum, Kenzo looked at her and said “Now, then… what offer were you referring to?”

Hyrushi, Governor

Even just the physical distance from her place reduced the tension in her and Eela adopted a casual posture as she sat there with him. “So, that ritual I told you about last week, the one where a Haliian is reconnected with their deepest self?” That night with the sushi. The one where she so fully stepped into herself that it had been a little shocking, all told. But wonderful.

“Traditionally, it’s done on the Third Day of Batarael. But it’s not a requirement and can be done at any time. I think though, that given what Batarael means for me this year in particular and at this juncture of my life, that it’s time to do the Sua Soams.” She pronounced it su-ah so-ahms. “You offered you space to my for the ritual and I think I’d like to take you up on it. While it would actually be really poignant to do so at my place and thus maybe make that space less contentious, the patio is all stone. The ritual requires grounding to the living world around you and we do that by laying on grass or moss, something growing. Alive. Your garden makes the most sense and is private and secure,” Eela said, her hazel eyes taking him in.

~Eela

Kenzo inclined his head. “Of course. My home is always open to you… as is the garden. You may come to do tour ritual whenever you like.”

The slider pulled up in front of the sprawling native brick building. Large, wide steps led up to a entrance flanked on either side by large stone pillars. The entrance was designed to handle the steady ebb and flow of the hundreds and hundreds of patrons the Museum received every day. Today, however, the front was filled with police, CCDA, journalists setting up equipment, and event staff getting the final touches in place before the gala. Hyrushi stepped out and to the side, allowing Eela to exit. As they began to walk up to the entrance, several reports activated holocam drones and all began asking questions.

“Governor Hyrusi! Is the colony prepared for the Vren Arrival?!”

“Governor! Have the Vren been seen in face to face yet?! What are they like?!”

“Captain Dasca! What is Star Fleet’s stance on the letter you and the Governor sent?! Are they mad at you?!”

Hyrushi sighed slightly and held up his hands as he walked towards the small contingent of reporters.
“Calm, calm… all of you know better than this. We will answer a few questions, but we are here to check on the preparations. Now. One question each, if you please.” The first journalist spoke up before the others. “Governor, how would you categorize the colony’s preparations for the Vren arrival; and do you have any concerns about them?”

Hyrushi nodded and said “I would categorize our Preparations as ‘thorough’. We will be doing everything we can to ensure the success of this historic meeting, and to make the Vren feel welcome here. As to concerns, I do not have any about the Vren. We have spoken many times with their Ambassador, Griget Kek, and they are as supportive of this communication and meeting as anyone else. Personally? I am very excited to meet them. It is not often we get a chance to meet new species and mend old wounds simultaneously.”

Hyrushi, Governor