Shapes in Shadows

[Riov Liordra t'Takar]

Liordra turned to look over her shoulder at the place t'Vlack usually stood. Word traveled quickly but did the Khrein want her presence verified?

"Lhhei?" She asked, muting the comm so they would not be heard.

[Salissa t'Vlack]

"Not at the moment, lets see what they want." She gets a sly smile and remains where she is.

[Riov Liordra t'Takar]

She nodded an acknowledgment and reopened the comm. Of course they had meant the Khrein. Anywhere an officer of her status went, word of it would precede her. There was no obligation however for her to verify her location unless she chose to. Privately, Liordra was pleased t'Vlack had decided to refrain from making her presence official. It would only add to the tension she was already anticipating.

"Arrain Reha Khev serves as Dhivael's Diplomatic Officer." This statement having been made, the station would have to be very certain to inquire further about the Khrein. There was another short pause.

"Acknowledged." came the reply as they ended transmission. So they had only guessed but did not know for certain. This also would work in their favor. With the possibility of the Khrein being present, the station would be careful not to draw any unwanted attention.

Liordra then opened a ship-wide comm. "We are currently docked in Rihannsu space at a small outpost to effect repairs. All officers and crew granted leave time for the duration of our stay however, duty shift rotations remain in effect. Gamma shift will remain on board."Making it's final approach, Dhivael docked. A Dheno (Security) team was present as they deboarded but did not escort them past the docking area.

[Veralen Sahen]

She closed her console and left the oria going to her quarters to rest and change. The shift was longer then usual and very stressful along with confusing.

[Reha Khev]

Reha did one last check of her station before unlinking her personal console with the ships console. She got up and followed Verelan to the deck containing the crews quarters.

[Salissa t'Vlack]

Before leaving the oria she looked at the Riov, nodding her approval at the way she conducted the mission. She turned and went to her temporary quarters. Where she sat down to go over the reports and write her own.

[Arrain Terrh Sahen]

After securing all moorings and making sure the ship was safely docked, he began shutting down the Gonai

Once that was finished, he stood and stretched his legs a bit, to ease the wariness and stiffness out of them

He then headed quietly to the nearst TL to head for his quarters fo prepare for a little leave time

[erei'Riov Saren Zareth]

Once the ship was docked, he stood from his seated position and turned toward the Riov "I shall ready myself to depart, Lhhei. By your leave."

He bowed respectfully toward her then turned to walk toward the nearest TL

[Riov Liordra t'Takar]

Jerrod had not indicated yet whether he intended to stay aboard or spend time on the station. If he chose to leave the ship,as an alien, he would likely be watched wherever he went. It would better if he stayed aboard, but she would not order him to do so. She did however delay whatever decision he would make by requiring him to first stay and complete the requisition order for Dhivael's equipment and supplies.
Liordra nodded her acknowledgment of Zareth's formal request, reviewing everything one last time before she was satisfied that all records and reports were in perfect order. She would not make an appearance until the inquiry the next morning. Tonight, she thought to share Last Meal with a friend. She typed out the brief invitation and sent it to Zareth's quarters, then exited the oira and returned to her own.

[Lyretha t'Stellam]

Lyretha was inclined to stay aboard but who knew for certain how long they would be staying here. They might receive new orders at any time and if not, it might be beneficial to be at least familiar with the station. She decided that a quick reconnaissance of the areas they had been granted clearance to enter was in order.

[erei'Riov Saren Zareth]

He went straight to his quarters to change into something more comfortable then his standard uniform but before he done that he would freshen up

A few minutes later, he stepped out of the shower area and started putting on some civilian clothes, thinking he would explore the Star base. Suddenly the console in the corner lit up, indicating a message had arrived.

He raised a brow, wondering who would be sending him a message. He put down the shoe he was about to put on and went over to open the message, thinking it may have been from his mother

He tapped a key to read the message and to his great surprise, it was not from his mother "Element of Fire!" he whispered the exclamation of surprise. it was an invitation to Last Meal from Liordra, of all people, his Riov. This he was not expecting

He wondered why she would want to see him for Last Supper? He then thought perhaps to discuss the parameters of the next mission. He nodded and sent a reply back that he will be there at the appointed time.

He then thought that he could not go in civilian clothes. he turned and marched back into his sleeping area to take his dress uniform out of the closet

[H'daen tr'Kayton]

He hears the Rivo say "We are currently docked in Rihannsu space at a small outpost to effect repairs. All officers and crew granted leave time for the duration of our stay however, duty shift rotations remain in effect. Gamma shift will remain on board."

Once the ship docked he had cleaned up then head for the Outpost

[Lyretha t'Stellam]

Her first impression of the station was that it had been old and not well maintained. That had been dispersed when she had entered. It was tightly controlled and the personnel well-disciplined. Sometimes an outpost assignment was given as a punishment. An officer who had disgraced himself in service or simply had the ill fortune to be the recipient of his superior's bad temper.
She had seen the Commander here. He was middle aged and battle hardened by his appearance. It might have been an injury that had sent him here but he was in no way disabled. She had stood in the corridor and saluted when he passed. He had returned it and his eyes had met hers. Black and hard as ice. She'd had to stop herself from staring after him.
She had not noticed any other Dhivael personnel and she wondered if she had been the only one to chose to leave the ship. The areas they were allowed to access were few but included the dining area. Lyretha decided to take Last Meal there and observe.

[Lyretha t'Stellam]

Lyretha ordered a simple meal. In truth, she was more interested in observing than eating. The disparity between her rank, position and experience was keenly felt at times such as these and made more difficult by those who saw Dhivael, and by extension the crew, not as a true ship of the RSE but some sort of bastardization.
In the beginning, Lyretha had counted herself among those but her fears that the Federation members of the crew would be given special considerations, making Dhivael impotent and ineffective had faded with the success of the last mission.
Picking up her meal tray, a small wrapped package had been added to it. She tried to catch the attention of the service personnel working in the kitchen, one turned toward her and almost unoticably, shook his head. Apparently she was not supposed to question the addition. Frowning, she took the tray back to her table and cautiously examined it. She untied the top of the cloth and could immediately smell the sweetness of the ryllh inside. A printed label had been included and read only. "Enarrain tr'Vehn's greetings to the Riov." Looking up she automatically scanned the dining area. Of course the station commander would not have been there. He would have instructed the arthhi (chef) to include the fruit with her meal, rather than draw attention to himself. Openly showing either support or opposition was dangerous. He must maintain careful neutrality.
The rest of the meal was uneventful. There was no strict meal schedule and personnel came in and out as they chose. When she'd finished, she'd located the Riov in her quarters. The fact that the Enarrain (Commodore) had chosen a fruit, indicated to her that he intended it to be delivered to her in time to enjoy during Last Meal. She was hesitant about intruding on t'Takar while she was in her quarters, but more hesitant about failing to deliver a message to her in a timely manner. Instead of pressing the alert, she knocked, and waited. When the Riov answered Lyretha nodded formally.
"Lhhei. From the station commander." She said simply.

[***Dhivael Action***]

**********Dhivael receives a message that Arrain Vrih Hwersuil has been transferred, effective immediately***********