Welcome to Commenor

[Relina Zhan]

Location: In orbit above Chasin City
Time: 1728 hours.

One Perfect Sunrise (Orbital)

The five day journey to Commenor went without incident. The time off from Naval duty to handle this little matter was a welcome change, although it wasn't in a yacht Ducha Relina Zhan was riding this time around. It was a warship, specifically a Paragon Enterprises Type-N 909 Supernova-class frigate, although the mission was a peaceful one. Once the Firedrake and his escort of the same model, the Andromeda, dropped out of Hyperspace, Communications would sent down to the capital city below, announcing the Ducha's arrival.

"Chasin City, the is Galinorii Battleship Firedrake, bringing the warmest salutations from the Hapes Consortium. Ducha Zhan is the delegation sent on behalf of House Zhan, the Hapes Consotium, and Paragon Enterprises. Requesting permission to land a shuttle."

Relina would hang up her Navy dress blues and beret in her quarters, which were rather spacious, even for a Major. Noblewomen, such as herself, tended to enjoy perks commoners did not, of course. She'd trade the uniform for a rather fine and luxurious dress befitting of a lady of her status. For all the pomp that would be expected of high-class people, Relina did this out of respect for the woman she was scheduled to meet. She even had one of her handmaidens present this time.

"Quinn, when we arrive on the surface, don't speak unless addressed, please." she said, this meeting being all about image. "And would you help me with my hair?"

Relina's hair was still moist from her recent shower and was ready to be put up in a fancy updo. No longer presently bound to military uniform code, she had already completed her outfit with sparse jewelry and strappy flat sandals that matched the dress. She sighed, wishing at this point that the Queen Mother would arrive behind them with her twin sister. She didn't quite understand why it was she who was selected for this instead of Lady Alessandra Zhan, the politician of House Zhan's co-ruling sisters. Perhaps it was Birthright and title? She supposed that soon, she would find out.

[member="Quinncolson"] [member="Lady Kay"] [member="Persephone Callas"]

 

[Kay-Larr]

The Firedrake had it's credentials scanned as soon as contact was made. Warships didn't often enter so near to Commenor, most especially for diplomatic or business meetings, but that wasn't to say that it never happened.

~This is Commenor's Command Central. You have clearance to send a shuttle. Coordinates are being patched through to the landing pad next to the Royal Palace. Welcome to Commenor.~

As of late, Kay had always been wearing black. But today was different. Perhaps it was the brighter future that lay ahead of her that had brought the slight change. The prospect of marrying again after 15 years was something that she hadn't expected. Yet it put pressure on her as well.

Upon hearing of such esteemed guests arriving, Kay dressed appropriately in a red and black gown. Nothing too fancy, but a little regal all the same.

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Once she was ready, she headed down to one of her meeting halls. Sure her throne room might of been a better choice, but she had a light lunch prepared and of course, some Sapir tea. Kay also sent word to her Minister of Trade and Finance, [member="Darben Skirae"] to join her there.

[member="Relina Zhan"] [member="Quinncolson"] [member="Persephone Callas"]

 

[Darben Skirae]

Darben Skirae got the call of a new potential trade agreement. The last he had been a part of was with the Nemoidian. He had bought something more proper looking for such meetings from this one and onward. A dark tux and black trousers, something he thought would suit him. Even though he rather ruined the look by wearing a leather jacket over the top, but he was more comfortable with leather.

He sat down at the table, datapad in hand. With him was Mute sitting by his side, and she looked rather hungry. She had amazing table manners despite how Darben had first found her, although it hadn't been the best. Some teaching later and she was exceptional, in his eyes at least. She had some datapads by her plate, ready to hand to Darben at a moment's notice. "So who are we meeting today, [member="Lady Kay"]?"

[member="Relina Zhan"] [member="Persephone Callas"]

 

[Eli-Mae Forrest]

Quinn would hear her mistress call for her, she was sitting but mere feet from her at the time she had been beckoned for to do her hair. The ginger would respond with a "Yes ma'am and I will not speak unless spoken to mistress." she assured her. She would then begin doing her mistress hair in the most elegant style she knew, these last few months had been the best of her life. Now she would up her sleeve conceal her saberstaff, just incase. She didnt expect things to go wrong, but should they she would be prepared for it

[member="Relina Zhan"]
[member="Darben Skirae"]
[member="Lady Kay"]

 

[Relina Zhan]

[member="Quinncolson"] [member="Darben Skirae"] [member="Lady Kay"] [member="Persephone Callas"]

Relina had allowed the sensation of her hair being manipulated calm her nerves. As her hair styling was nearly complete, a call on her comm came in from the bridge.

"My Lady, your shuttle has clearance to land. The rest of your Squadron will escort you to the surface."

Relina would nod lightly once her hair was released. "Very good, Lieutenant. I will fly the shuttle down myself, however. I doubt the escort is entirely necessary, but I will not argue with procedures." she said. Being a professional pilot herself who greatly enjoyed flying, she very rarely let anyone fly a ship smaller than a staryacht she was riding on. In a way, this behaviour could be said to set her apart from many other nobles in the galaxy, who seemed to feel having hired chauffeurs was a sign of prestige.

"Aye, Ma'am. I will relay your decision to cancel Captain Astra's orders."

"Of course they would automatically assign a pilot.... Tell her it is nothing personal." she replied.

"Aye, Ma'am."

Relina stood up, ensuring everything on her outfit was in perfect shape. Unusually for her, she did not take any of her weapons with her, even though most of the time she carried at least a hold-out blaster when not on military duty. She'd spray a little perfume, a rather expensive and floral variety from a favoured designer of her's, and would motion for her handmaiden to follow. "Come, Quinn. It's showtime." she said.

Relina would head down to the Firedrake's hangar bay, holding up the hem of her dress just a bit to make sure it didn't touch anything that could stain it in passing. Boarding the shuttle, she'd motion for one of the Hapan officers in the cockpit to move to the co-pilot's seat before taking the role of the pilot herself. It would seem the man had handled all of the pre-flight checks, rather than trying to play chauffeur.

"Shuttle Alpha, callsign Starsprite. Pre-flight checks complete. We are ready for lift off." Relina said over the comm.

"Rodger, Starsprite. You are clear for launch... take care of yourself, My Lady."

"I will... Starsprite, launch!" she said, engaging the ship's engines, nice and easy at first to clear the hangar bay. She'd then push the throttle to link up with the six other members of the Angel Squadron, assuming escort formation. She'd lock the navicomputer onto the provided co-ordinates and began her approach to the city.

 

[Kay-Larr]

"We are meeting with a delegation from the Hapes Consortium. I haven't heard much about them, but I trust that we'll learn more soon enough."

Her gaze went from [member="Darben Skirae"] to young Mute. Kay hid the corruption in her eyes by the way of contacts, although day by day, her eyes were returning to normal. Her Force signature was shrunken down to that of a small tree nut, as was her custom with most people. It was her secret that she didn't want the whole Galaxy to be aware of just yet. Mute seemed nervous around everyone, herself especially. Kay tried to not take it too personally.

She poured herself a tea and then sat down at the head of the table. "I hope that you two will come to my wedding when the day is set..." Surely that would catch the two off guard, yet she would need them to look after things, along with the rest of the staff while she was on her honeymoon.

[member="Relina Zhan"] [member="Quinncolson"] [member="Persephone Callas"]

 

[Darben Skirae]

[SIZE=10.5pt]"I haven't heard of them either. But, the more the merrier, I say." And the more business that would be made. All his work helped with the pay he was getting to keep his smaller business, his little shop going. Some customers still came by, here and there. He had Kay to thank for that, when she helped him out. In fact, he had forgotten mostly about that whole occurence that happened after her disappearance. "Did they contact you?" he asked to[/SIZE] [SIZE=10.5pt][member="Lady Kay"]. It was in the details, and he wanted to know who contacted who first.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10.5pt]He was looking over a datapad when Kay spoke again, and he paused and looked up. Did he hear right? He had to remember that there was indeed a wedding coming up. "Ah yes, the wedding. Of course we will be there, you can count on it." As well as anything she needed help on after or during.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10.5pt][member="Relina Zhan"] [member="Quinncolson"] [member="Persephone Callas"][/SIZE]

 

[Relina Zhan]

[member="Quinncolson"] [member="Darben Skirae"] [member="Lady Kay"] [member="Persephone Callas"]

Relina flew the shuttle down to the co-ordinates provided. She only had a small security detail with her and a single gift from her own world, a box of fresh, loose white tea of the finest grade. She'd make her final approach, descending through the atmosphere elegantly, flanked by the remaining six members of her Squadron.

"Chasin City, this is Starsprite. On approach." she advised just as she brought the shuttle down upon the landing pad as her fighter escort flew overhead, twisting and rising back toward the sky in a somewhat showy manner in synchronised formation flight. They had been instructed to do that on purpose as a form of fanfare... of the Ducha Zhan brand. The Terminus starfighters had a distinctive staccato to them as they flew, due to the twin pulse-detonation ion engines fitted flush with the sleek, low profile fuselage.

She'd then personally take the box of tea from her security escort, examining the sturdy and sleek craftsmanship of the sealed plasteel container. She'd then walk down the ramp flanked by her armoured Cyborg security, with a handmaiden on tow.

 

[Eli-Mae Forrest]

Quinn would trail two steps behind her boss, as she had been taught to do from her very first day. She still didn't like the look of the security, she figured she could take care of herself, also they reminded her of the Supreme chancellors body guard, during the dawn of the empire which wasnt her best time

[member="Relina Zhan"]

 

[Kay-Larr]

Kay nodded in regards to his question. "Yes, they contacted me." She smiled a little as [member="Darben Skirae"] let her know that both himself and Mute would be there for the wedding. Hopefully they just weren't afraid of turning her down.

One of her staff approached and whispered in her ear. Kay nodded and looked to the two at the table. "It seems our guests have arrived. Show them in please, Olivia."

Apparently there was quite the aerial display put on outside, but being deep within the Palace, she didn't get to hear it, so she wasn't aware. Kay picked up her tea and had a sip as she waited for [member="Relina Zhan"] and [member="Quinncolson"] to enter.

 

[Relina Zhan]

[member="Quinncolson"] [member="Darben Skirae"] [member="Lady Kay"] [member="Persephone Callas"]

Relina and her modest entourage were soon met by Palace representatives. There were perhaps some onlookers who saw the showy aerial display, but if the Queen and her's hadn't seen or been aware of it, she wasn't aware, although she'd be minorly wounded by the revelation. A woman arrived among the docking authorities and local retainers who called herself Olivia.

"Her majesty awaits your arrival, Ducha Zhan. Please, this way."

Relina would nod and followed the lady into the Palace. When they reached the audience room, her escort would wait outside. She'd stand with her gift of tea, waiting to be announced... and in her experience with nobility like herself, sized up. She would, naturally, do the same, as was customary.

Hapans were considered, by most Humans and Humanoid species, to be generally more attractive than others, but they came with the drawback of being nightblind. Both traits were a product of the region of space they called home: the Hapes Cluster. The star cluster was surrounded by an HII emission nebula that insulated the Hapes Consortium from the rest of the galaxy and resulted in none of their inhabited worlds knowing what true night was. 4,000 years of isolation, selective breeding, and adaptation resulted in the beauty that entered the room and stood before her hosts.

 

[Darben Skirae]

Darben Skirae nodded to [member="Lady Kay"] in her response. So they had contacted her. That gave a him a bit of insight that they believed they had something to offer, and that made him hopeful that this would go well. A staff member approached Kay, and Darben glanced over to Mute. He had an idea what the staff member was talking about.

And his suspicions was indeed correct, as by what Lady Kay said to him. "Then now, the meeting shall begin." He gave a look to Mute, wondering if she were ready. She gave a quick little nod to him. He smiled lightly, then stood up, facing the door and ready to greet whomever they were meeting.

[member="Relina Zhan"] [member="Quinncolson"] [member="Persephone Callas"]

 

[Kay-Larr]

Two knocks of the door before it was opened by Olivia was all of the announcement that [member="Relina Zhan"] would get. She gestured for her to step inside.

Kay didn't stand as [member="Darben Skirae"] had. This was her home, afterall. But she did offer the woman a small smile. "Welcome to Commenor, Ducha Zhan. I hope that your journey was a good one. Can I offer you anything to eat or drink? I have some Sapir tea prepared."

She then gestured to [member="Darben Skirae"] as he was on his feet. "This man here is my Minister of Trade and Finance, Minister Skirae." Kay didn't mention Mute as she was Darben's to introduce if he had wished.

[member="Quinncolson"] [member="Persephone Callas"]

 

[Relina Zhan]

[member="Quinncolson"] [member="Darben Skirae"] [member="Lady Kay"] [member="Persephone Callas"]

Relina would walk in, her gift in her hands in front of her. She would nod with a courteous smile. "Thank you, Your Majesty." she said, her Basic accented distinctly. She stopped at the table, offering a delicate curtsy. "And thank your for receiving me. I bring a gift of the finest white tea from my homeworld of Gallinore, having been advised of Your Majesty's fondness for tea."

At the offer of tea, this sort she hadn't tried before, Relina would nod. "I would be delighted." she said, setting down the fine gift box for an attendant to inspect and bring to Lady Kay. To the man standing, she would regard him respectfully, with a professional aire. "A pleasure, Minister. I trust business ventures between our communities shall get along famously."

She would motion to her handmaiden. "This is Quinn, my servant and a personal bodygaurd." She'd then pull a chair back and sat down, motioning for Quinn to do the same.

 

[Kay-Larr]

She smiled as [member="Relina Zhan"] offered her some tea. The lady sure did her homework. Kay loved her teas. She pulled the box towards herself, opened it and smelled the leaves. It held a lovely scent that she couldn't quite put her finger on. Perhaps this evening she'll try some.

Kay poured some tea and and reached over, placing it in front of Relina. Her eyes were drawn to [member="Quinncolson"] as the lady was introduced. She bowed her head. "Lovely to meet you." She then pointed towards a small chest at the end of the table. "You'll find my gift for you in there. It contains some of the finest fabrics for new garments, as well as some chrysopaz gemstones for your jewelists to work with." The fabrics were a variety of colours and silks, the gemstones in a small pouch, neither of which were big enough to use for a lightsaber.

She sipped her tea and turned her attention back to Relina. "So how can we help the Hapes Consortium?"

 

[Relina Zhan]

[member="Quinncolson"] [member="Darben Skirae"] [member="Lady Kay"] [member="Persephone Callas"]

Relina didn't know anything about lightsabres, although her servant did. The one time she held one, it seemed extremely unweildy with the weight of the weapon being in the hilt, which itself was heavier than it appeared. When activated, the hilt had an annoying tendency to always want to point upward, trying her physical strength to move and point the Jedi weapon. She preferred to stick with her rapier or her modest collection of blasters.

When she opened the chest given to her, she examined the finery inside. Her ocean-blue eyes were briefly dazzled by such exotic things. "Your gift is well received, Your Majesty. My dearest thanks." she said when she found her voice. Already, she was getting ideas for another fine outfit to have made by her tailors. The thought had also crossed her mind to eventually seek a contract to trade for more of these things, should the fine silk prove its worth as a material for high fashion... she could be one of those nobles or celebrities with her own fashion line. The fanciful thought lingered a moment before she forced herself to get back to business when prompted by the Queen's question.

"Ah yes." she began as she gently closed the chest, handing it off to her handmaiden. "My delegation is one of trade. I not only represent the Hapes Consortium and Her Majesty, Queen Mother Katreil Larenia Chume, but also my homeworld of Gallinore, a Consortium member world. My family owns and presides over the administration of Paragon Enterprises, the defense contractor and biotechnology corporation headquartered in the orbit of Hapes Prime. I wished to open discussion for a mutually beneficial trade agreement between our two nations."

 

[Kay-Larr]

Kay was glad that [member="Relina Zhan"] had liked her gift. She sipped her tea, already trying to guess at what the new leaves will taste like. It was a question that she'll have answered later.

Relina soon delved into her proposal of an agreement between Commenor and Gallinore. Kay glanced over to [member="Darben Skirae"] and gave him a little nod. So far she liked what she was hearing. Defence and biotech. It seemed that both tended to go hand in hand. But that wasn't entirely a bad thing. "And what is it that the Consortium and Gallinore could need from us in trade? We have some of the best Brandy available, as well as one of the finest Universities. We have tourism, agriculture, entertainment and incredible doctors and medics. Not to mention we are an entryway for goods into the Core."

It would be up to her Minister to hash out the details.

 

[Relina Zhan]

[member="Quinncolson"] [member="Darben Skirae"] [member="Lady Kay"] [member="Persephone Callas"]

Relina took a sip of the tea offered to her. The flavour was certainly different, much like a sweet green tea of very high quality. It grew on her rapidly. She allowed the infusion to process on her tongue and its aroma to work its way through her dainty nose before answering.

"Luxury goods certainly are of interest to Gallinore, in particular, although the rest of our nation would also benefit from new luxury goods. As for strategic goods, Paragon's interests lay specifically in a new source of tibanna gas and new turbolaser innovations.... just to stay up-to-date for defense purposes." she said, laying out her interests plainly.

'... On an academic note, Perhaps in time, a student exchange programme could be negotiated, I'm sure. Our universities are varied and quite good, especially our most prestigious institutions. I myself attended Clavalle's Academy of Military Science. It was what provided me primary and secondary education and began my career in military service, of which i am still a part to this day." she added with a tone of pride.

 

[Darben Skirae]

Darben Skirae listened carefully when Lady Kay asked of what Commenor could offer to the Consortium and Gallinore. The luxury goods caught his attention, however the strategic points in this trade discussion did not. He was not one to know of tibanna gas and turbolasers. The discussion on a student exchange was interesting, it would certainly bring the Universities on Commenor more attention. More attention meant more travel, as well as attention to other things on Commenor. He wrote this all down on a datapad, letting [member="Lady Kay"] do the talking with [member="Relina Zhan"], as what the Consortium wanted was plainly given, for the most part. Skirae did however do his own research from a separate datapad, looking to see what he could find out about the Consortium and what they could offer.

 

[Kay-Larr]

Kay glanced to [member="Darben Skirae"] as he was jotting things down. No doubt he was working on numbers, or perhaps a rough draft of a contract. She just wasn't sure.

She sipped her tea and turned her attention back to [member="Relina Zhan"] whom also seemed to be enjoying her tea. "Turbolasers I may be able to help you with. Though we have no Tibanna gas, we are allied with people that do who send shipments through our ports. We could be able to order some for you. And as for your Military Science Academy...a student exchange with that facility would be a wonderful opportunity that shouldn't be missed."