Posted by Civilian Jeannette Mathis (Federation Ambassador) in Federation Embassy

Posted by Civilian Revna Freya McKenzie (Resident) in Federation Embassy

Posted by Civilian Jeannette Mathis (Federation Ambassador) in Federation Embassy
Jeanette surfaced downstairs from the residence around 1100 hours. She was, all told, less hungover than a few hours ago, but she still didn’t feel great. Normally alcohol had little effect on her, but then again she had lost track how much her, Ren and Eela had actually drunk. It was a lot.

She greeted the staff she came upon, but there was little emotion to any of it. Mathis stepped into her office and stared at the Federation flag on display. One of many around the embassy. Her hands could feel the folded flag the officers had placed in her hands yesterday. A flag was a such a light object, but in that moment it felt so terribly heavy, imbued with all the sacrifices over the years- her own and those of others, like Dash.

She missed him more than she could say. As she sat in the large chair at her desk, everything felt more dim. Jeanette knew that would change at some point, and she of course had a duty to fulfill here regardless of who was or wasn’t working at her side, but she lacked the vigour and determination in this moment. Until that strange feeling passed, she was going to sit here. She could not afford to make mistakes or let things fall through the cracks. Oed and the Vren would never forgive her, nor would she forgive herself.

“It wasn’t supposed to be this way,” she said softly, knowing all too well that the voice she most wanted to hear would not reply. There would be no pep talk from her best-friend, her brother.

It all just… hurt.

Jeannette Mathis, Federation Ambassador

Revna had not known Dash or even met him. She had arrived after he had passed. However she had handled any official business the Embassy had yesterday. She was back early the next morning, making sure everything was running smoothly. Her heart went out to Jeanette and Dash’s family.

Revna had just finished a call with the Vren contingency about confirming the new schedule for meetings. She had arranged security, both Star Fleet and Oed CCDA (to unsure Oedian intrests) along with the Vren security. Food had been arranged and reminders sent out to all invested parties. Revna heard Mathis come down the stairs. She waited roughly half an hour before she knocked softly on the office door.

Revna, Lady McKenzie

Sound drew Jeanette from… somewhere. Shaking herself out of her daze, she turned to face the door. “Come in,” she called out, resting an arm on the desk. She would do as she had always done in the face of great difficulties and simply persevere.

Jeannette Mathis, Federation Ambassador

Revna walked in carrying a tray. She set it down in the coffee table in the sitting area and picked up a glass full of a bubbly orange drink and a hypo. “IRN-BRU, my husband and his brothers swear by this for hangovers. I thought you would prefer this to our Norwegian remedy.” Revna decided not to describe it in case Mathis’ stomach chose to revolt. “And I brought a hypo of an over the counter pain medication if you would like it.” She set both on the desk.

“Then I have tea, coffee, and toast for you.” She sat down opposite Mathis and waited.

Revna, Lady McKenzie