Posted by Civilian Revna Freya McKenzie (Resident) in Federation Embassy - Just a quick Courtesy

Posted by Civilian Jeannette Mathis (Federation Ambassador) in Federation Embassy - Just a quick Courtesy

Posted by Civilian Revna Freya McKenzie (Resident) in Federation Embassy - Just a quick Courtesy
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“I hope he is enjoying the change of pace. We will be inundatingvthe schools very soon. However, if your family likes outdoor activities, once the ship arrives I would be happy to host you for a day. We have horses.” The offer was genuine, and in their lands no one would bother the Mathis family while they relaxed. “So far our experience with the government has been positive. My husband and I have a meeting with the Governor later this week. I’m looking forward to it.”

Revna, Lady McKenzie

Jeanette smiled. “Thank you for the offer. We might just take you up on it. A bit of space from everything might be really helpful.” She sipped on her water. “As for the Governor, he’s a insightful man and not afraid to speak his mind. Quite formal. Be open and honest with him and you’ll be fine.”

Revna set her tea down before responding. “Really it would be a help. The animals will need all the exercise they can get after being stuck on a ship for months.” She nodded thoughtfully. “My brother-in-law speaks very highly of him. I like what I have read about him, despite the media sometines inserting their opinions on things.”

Mathis smiled. “I find it useful to pull on that diplomatic skill of reading between the lines when it comes to anything you read in the media here.” Certainly she kept tabs on the general public opinion of her work here, but she did not dwell on it.

She looked around the office. “I know you still have your tea, but how about a tour?”

Jeannette Mathis, Federation Ambassador

She lifted her cup and took a final drink. “I would enjoy a tour.”

Revna, Lady McKenzie

With a nod, Mathis rose and led Revna out of her spacious office and back into the administrative area of the embassy. There was a quietness thats she was unaccustomed to. Even when they were working in the Government Tower, Jeannette had bene aware of the hum of activity in areas and levels other than hers. Here it was just the security team and it was disconcerting right now. It made her all the more aware of Dash’s absence.

It certainly was quiet, even compared to Revna’s single office on the Manhattan. Officers and crew had always been coming and going in the corridor, and Wednesday mornings were always eventful.

“This wing is all administrative offices, or it will be when I have staff. This estate was built by a previous Treasury Secretary who was… removed due to misappropriating funds. You could tell where some of that went by the gilt finishings on almost everything. When this place became the final choice for an embassy we
did our best to make it less jarring but there are some lovely details that give the place character. I think in time it’ll become its own sort of place here on Oed.”

It was still ostentatious for Revna’s personal taste, but a bit of elegance for elegance’s sake went a ways to help visitors understand this was a special place. It also helped to remind of the status the people inside held. Diplomacy and politics. Over all it was lovely. “It already seems to be expressing itself having been shed of it’s previous owner. It’s very delicate.”

“My hope is that more of Oed’s craftsmanship and artistic influence will find its way here,” Jeanette said with a warm smile. Her feelings on the matter were very sincere.

She led them out into the main foyer which was rather large and open and featured that grand staircase. “Upstairs are residential areas for staff, including my family, as well as office space for visiting staff.”

Jeannette Mathis, Federation Ambassador

“Is your family looking forward to moving in? Being in a more permanent residence?”

Revna, Lady McKenzie

She nodded. “We like the townhouse, but practical matters sometimes outweigh the simple enjoyment of a space. At the end of busy days it just makes more sense for me to be able to leave work behind in the embassy and go upstairs to my family. Less travel time means more time with them, even if travel is relatively quick in a settlement of this size.”

Jeannette moved across the foyer and opened one of two very large wooden doors carved in bas-relief with floral motifs and scrollwork around the borders. Inside was a generous space with polished wood floors. “This is the ballroom where we’ll host all our formal events. There’s a kitchen nearby for staff to use for preparations, and we have access to replicators as well. But I like that Oed has an agricultural concern, right down to a farmer’s market. So far I’ve found the cuisine here to be a wonderful fusion of foods from across the quadrants and some of it comes together in a blend that seems unique to Oed.” She didn’t add that the first official formal event in where was likely to be a memorial service.

Jeannette Mathis, Federation Ambassador