Posted by Civilian Karina Enger (Director of Education) in Government Tower- Extraordinary Cabinet Meeting

Posted by Civilian Alston ‘Fox’ Mace (Director - Colonial Intelligence Agency) in Government Tower- Extraordinary Cabinet Meeting

Posted by Civilian Sharah Fayth (Director of Medical and Social Services) in Government Tower- Extraordinary Cabinet Meeting
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Cabinet meetings usually happened on a regular basis, but much like when Dashiel Jones was found murdered, sometimes they had to call an urgent meeting. These were the sort that required people to drop or reschedule things in order to attend, and unfortunately, it could not be helped in this instance.

She and Kenzo called this meeting with the vague topic of Oed Security. Given the variety of serious things going on around them all on the colony, they could be certain it was serious and necessary. Neither her or the Governor were prone to calling meetings for the hell of it. Eela was always trying to find ways to deal with conversations and situations without having to deal with juggling multiple schedules.

Dasca arrived at 0900 with Cort in tow and stepped into the spacious chambers on Level 26. This level held various other meeting rooms for the Tower staff to use, though most departments had some on their own levels as well. These ones were larger and allowed multi-department conferences to occur as needed.

Inside, a curved room featured a large O-shaped table in the centre. There were small spaces occasionally so that it was possible to walk through the circle if needed, though there was rarely a need for it. Behind that on the wall was a large display. At the many seats at the table were both tactile displays as well as holo displays that could be brought up. To the left was an exterior wall entirely of windows that were half-tinted currently to block the intensity of the sunlight entering the room. There was an access door to an adjacent service room where they could get food and beverages for working meetings, as well as a refresher so cabinet staff didn’t have to leave the chambers entirely when nature called. The walls were a light panelled wood and the floor was carpeted in a deep emerald green, with Oed’s crest in the centre of the table’s interior. A light coloured ceiling kept the room feeling bright, but the overall the effect was calm. The lighting was made of upright sconces on the walls and panels in the ceiling that could be changed in warmth and intensity depending on their needs.

She and Kenzo had split leading the discussions and it made sense given the two topics they were to discuss for each of them to take a specific one. So far she hadn’t even mentioned PAD to her staff. That would come after, though she had given them a heads up that they were going to be discussing currently restricted topics until things went public, and that there would be work to immediately take care of. As usual Cort had taken the news in stride as if this was expected. Eela almost laughed. Sometimes she wondered if things were just so insane around here that their metric for chaos was beyond skewed. She suspected it might be but wasn’t sure what that said about all of them. Best not to think on it too deeply, she concluded.

Tumbler in hand, Eela swept through the room momentarily having an out of body experience. It was her first group meeting since Dash died and the last time she had seen many of the cabinet (outside of those who were friends that had attended Batarael). Some she had seen at the memorial, but to be honest the whole day had been so visceral and a blur at the same time and she had drowned out a lot of it with Mathis in copious amounts of liquor. Today she felt more even than she had in awhile. She was wearing a sleeveless shin length dress in a navy and light blue herringbone pattern that was designed so areas of the dress intersected in V’s. The bodice was fitted and flared out into an asymmetrical hem. Her usual low heeled knee high boots grounded her and she had her hair up in a loose twist at the back of her head.

Eela sipped the coffee and set it down at her place in the circle next to Kenzo at the end closest to the display. Cort set the PADDS down for her. “Anything else you need?” he asked.

She gazed at him and shook her head. “Nah, I think at this point it’s just jump in and get it over with.”

“I’ll have lunch ready for 1130. Then you have the meeting with Captain McBride at 1300 hours. Lt. Watts said he can adjust his schedule today if that doesn’t end up working but that it was important he speak with you today.”

Dasca almost frowned. Hmm. Something was up. Normally Jonathan would just message her. He was going by the book and official. That out her a little on edge and she forced herself to take a deep breath so she didn’t take the feeling into the cabinet meeting. She just nodded. “If things go longer than expected, I’ll shoot you a message.”

Cort nodded and headed out.

OOC:I figured I’d get this started. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone describe the cabinet meeting room, so I took liberties. If there is an established one, we can ret con it. Just send me a link so I can update the Oed doc. I’ve tagged the people who we have in cabinet roles currently, but if I’ve forgotten someone, let me know.

~Eela Dasca, Lt. Gov.

Alston came strolling in a few minutes later, his hair still slightly damp from the quick shower he had grabbed right before transporting over. He had spent most of the day running around look into Mr. Jones’ murder. While he didn’t mind showing up slightly disheveled, he still worked for a living after all, but several members of his staff had made some not so subtle hints that he should clean up. So a quick shower and a fresh set of clothes from the go bag in his office, here he was.

“Ma’am,” he said nodding towards Dasca before moving around to his seat.

• Mace

Karina walked into the conference room, a bit of glitter stuck to her sleeve and slid into her seat. “Lt. Governor,” she smiled politely at Dasca and then turned to Mace. “Director Mace, good to see you again.”

Enger, DOE

“You as well. I think I have a good lead on a place, so thank you for the suggestions.”

Karina smiled, “I am glad I was able to assist.”

Sharah entered, seeming in a rush. She had been beyond busy since she started in this position, which was only a week ago. Or not quite a week? It felt longer and shorter. This was her first cabinet meeting. She looked around unsure of where she was supposed to sit.

Images flooded her mind. She immediately identified the presence as Director Enger. She was Cairn. Sharah adored the Cairn. She smiled gratefully at the woman and took the seat beside the education director. She sent her own series of telepathic images back to the woman, engaging in a very short but pleasant telepathic conversation.

She grinned at Eela, “Hello, Eela,” then quickly correct, “Lt. Governor.” She didn’t recognize the other man in the room.

Dr. Fayth, DoMSS

• Mace

“Dr. Fayth have you met Director Mace, yet?” Enger asked.

Enger, DOE

Sharah shook her head, “No, I have not had the pleasure yet.” She appreciated Dir Enger drawing her in. She turned to Mace, “It’s a pleasure to meet you Dir. Mace. I’m Dr. Fayth the new director of Medical and Social Services.”

Dr. Fayth, DoMSS