Posted by Civilian Vaelir th’Renn (Governor) in [Government Tower] Visiting an Old Friend

Posted by Civilian Erin Hazen-Cooper (Director of Terraforming) in [Government Tower] Visiting an Old Friend

Posted by Civilian Vaelir th’Renn (Governor) in [Government Tower] Visiting an Old Friend
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In the two years that Erin had been absent, OED had clearly changed. Not so much that it was unrecognizable, but just enough that it made what was familiar look just different enough for someone who had done the commute many times to notice.

For the most part, the Government Tower was just as she remembered it, both inside and out. Inside, some faces were the same, some faces were new, but that was to be expected.

Realizing that this was technically her first day back on the job and that she had no access to any floor of the tower just yet, Erin walked to the main reception desk and after finding someone available, she asked with a polite smile.

“Hi, my name is Erin Hazen-Cooper. I’m the…” she was going to say ‘new’, but she wasn’t really new now, was she? “… returning… Director of Terraforming. I’m here to see Governor th’Renn.” Even saying it felt weird, but Erin was proud of her former colleague nonetheless. “Would it be possible to let him know that I’m here? Or would it be preferable if I go up to 49?”

Erin Hazen-Cooper, Director of Terraforming

The young man at the counter smiled, he motioned to a piece of class about the size of a hand on the counter. “Place your hand on the glass” he requested one hand on the keyboard the other where it could not be seen. When the clearance game back, he smiled. “Facial and bio confirmed.” His once hidden hand produced a small coloniel government combadge. “Director Hazencooper” he said the names flowed together like they were one. “The govenor is in a meeting with the Lieutenant govenor, but you are free to proceed to the 49th floor, and wait” he said. “Your officer is on 48, east wing, 4803” not noted “Welcome back” he then looked back to his screen.

Vaelir th’Renn
Govenor OED V

Erin nodded. She was moving up in life…! Last time she had been stationed on the 23rd floor. This was definitely an upgrade! “That will give me something to do while I wait!” She said to the young man with a charming smile and a wink. “Thank you!” She said cheerfully before turning around and walking to the elevators.

The ride up was faster than Erin recalled, but then again, she hadn’t climbed to the top of the tower that often. First she got out on the 48th floor, hoping to quickly get a glance of what her workspace would look like. The floor was larger than she expected, and it took her slightly longer to find office 4803, but when she did she was… happy with what she found. At least Erin thought so… It was always weird to stare at an empty office, not knowing exactly what it would look like when one moved in. All in all, however, it was a comfortable working space, larger than what she had before, and with a window, which would be fundamental to all the plants she was bring to decorate the space with. Glancing around the vacant room once more, Erin took inventory of each and every one of her plants, as well as where they could fit in the space.

Finally, feeling like she had already taken too long, Erin called the lift and rose to the 49th floor, hoping to find a waiting area where she could, well… wait.

Erin Hazen-Cooper, Director of Terraforming

An administrative assistant sat working through something at her desk. She looked up for a moment then back down, then back up. “Director Hazencooper, if you wait just a few moments the Governor will be with you shortly. Feel free to help yourself to the replicator” she said smiling.

The waiting area was very warm and inviting, the gray sofas were soft and filled with pillows, adjustable coffee tables sat Infront of each providing a small desk if needed. It was comfortable, a soft Andorian sonnet played in the background.

“Thank you.” Erin said warmly in a lower tone, almost as if she didn’t want to disturb the peacefulness of the room.

Not knowing how long she would have to wait, Erin made herself comfortable in one of the sofas. For a moment, she eyed the replicator, wondering if she should get something. However, she knew that if she did, she wouldn’t have time to eat it (though given her luck, if she didn’t get anything from the replicator, she would find herself with time to spare).

Ten minutes later the receptionist looked up, “You may go in Governor Renn will see you know” she said.

Vaelir th’Renn
Govenor OED V

The sofas were so soft and comfortable that for a split second, Erin felt sad she had to get up. Once back on her feet though, she nodded politely to the receptionist, and walked to the Governor’s office, knocking softly before going in, eager to see how one of her oldest colleagues on OED was doing.

Erin Hazen-Cooper, Director of Terraforming