Shapes in Shadows

[***Dhivael Action***]

All crew members not needed for the running of the ship is in the assembly hall. The ceremony will begin shortly.

[Salissa t'Vlack]

She stood tall and proud the strength of her position and the power that came with it emanated from her. Filling the room and those in it, invigorating and empowering them. It was a quality many in her position had.

She stepped forward, silence engulfed the room. Turning her head she looked at everyone in the room.

"Who would have believed we would see this day when both Rihannsu and lloann'mhrahel would stand in the same room. Work together for a common goal, learning from each other gaining in understanding, knowledge and respect. We are in the midst of great change, let us face it with strenght, honor, sense of duty, and committent. With that in mind, you will witness the cermony we use for promotions."

"erei'Riov t'Takar step forth."

[Riov Liordra t'Takar]

Who would have believed, indeed. Ultimately the goals of the loann'mhramel; she stopped herself. The Rihannsu's term for the Federation, loann'mhramel, literally meant "them from there'. It referred to fact that the Federation was perceived as being unworthy of notice. Outsiders who did not deserve recognition. This was one of those small and yet important changes that needed to be made if they were to respect one another.
The overall goals of either the Empire or the Federation were unknown to her but she had been given a trust.This ship. Dhivael would be the first to unite these goals. She looked around at all the non-Rihannsu who had chosen to serve here with renewed interest. What motivated them to choose this knowing well the centuries of hostility that stood between them?

She heard t'Vlack call her to step forward. As she did so it was both literally and symbolically. They all would take a step forward this day.

[***Dhivael Action***]

t'Vlack, stood there and looked at t'Taker who was now 2 steps closer to her. There were still 3 steps to be taken the next time she was called foward. The first officer standing to her right nodded to everyone present.

As they faced him, he lead by his actions, saluting and then bowing.

[erei'Riov Saren Zareth]

Standing in a formal position to Tvlack's right, he glanced to her as she made her opening statement to the Dhivael's assembled saehne-a ( officers ), listening with a neutral expression

His eyes shift to t'Takar as she was called forward by Tvlack. As she assumed her position, Zareth nodded to those present then turned to Salissa, giving her his best salute, bringing his left hand up, making a fist over his heart. He then extended his arm out toward her and then relaxed his arm down at his side. He then bowed, respectfully, bowing from the hip, keeping his eyes directly locked on Salissa's

After a moment, he relaxed out of the bow, straightening back into his formal stance and waited for Tvlack to continue

[***Dhivael Action***]

Everyone present but the honor guard saluted and bowed. They were at attention. t'Takers crew felt pride in her attending the next rank.

However, there were mixed feelings on the presence of a Tal'shiar officer. Most instinctively understood something this important and monumental would have the TS present. A small majority was suspicious keeping this to themselves.

[Salissa t'Vlack]

She looked out at everyone, returning the salute. She took her ceremonial necca (dagger) from its place on the table and held it in an upraised postion.

"Crew and Officers of the RSE Dhivael, today we celebrate your your valor and honor. You have all served loyally and well, and the Elements reward those who are worthy. This blade takes the blood of traitors, but it gives glory to youwho love your ship and your Empire."

"I now dedicate this blade to the Elements." She turns and faces the table. Passing the blade though the fire of a lit candle saying, "To Fire that creates and destroys"

Passing the blade though the air. "To Air, of weapons, words, and wings"

Passing the necca into and out of a container of water. "To Water of our joys and our tears "

Then as she moves the necca into and out of earth. "And to Earth, our cradle and our grave."

She then turns and faces the crew. Looking at t'Takar.

"erei'Riov Liordra t'Taker step forth."

[H'daen tr'Kayton]

H'dean stands at Attention as Salissa calls the Riov forward, he keeps his eyes forward as the Riov takes two steps toward the table then stops

Salissa Salutes everyone then takes her ceremonial necca (dagger) from the table then she starts the Ceremony and passes the necca through the 4 elements, when she is done she calls the Riov forward again

The hole time H'dean is at Attention his eyes never look toward the ceremony but stay strait ahead, but he sees all that happens

[erei'Riov Saren Zareth]

Zareth relaxed a bit as Salissa returned his salute, casually turning toward the table and the assembled saehne-a ( officers ) as Salissa herself turned back, took pssession and then lifted the ceremonial necca to start the promotional proceedings for Leih t'Takar

He heard the praise she gave for the mixed saehne-a for their valor, honor, loyalty and their exemplary duty, something he has not witnessed for himself, but he was sure he would see it for his own eyes while he served about the Dhivael

He watched as Salissa passed the necca's sharp features through each of he the four elements represented on the table, blessing the blade with each one: Fire, Air, water, and Earth. He gave his own silent blessing with each element

When Salissa again looked back to t'Takar and asked her to step even closer, he reached for two items that were sitting on the table: A sash that represented the rank of Riov ( Captain ), holding the sash with his left hand while he picked up the bota ( rank pips ) for said rank with his right hand

He turned back toward t'Takar, waiting for her to step foward

[Reha Khev]

As part of the honor guard it was her place to ensure the letter and spirit of the ceremony was carried out. She knew with t'Vlack there it would be. So it was more of a formality as she saw it. She had attended one Federation promotion and to her it was plain.

She remained at attention, her eyes never wavering. She watched and when it was time to salute and bow she remained as she was.

[Veralen Sahen]

She stood at attention, and watched as the ceremony began. She felt pride in her ship, her crewmates, her CO and the first officer. But most of all she felt pride in being Rihannsu.

As the new XO lead the way for the salute to the Tal'Shiar officer she did the same with him, then watched as she returned the salute.

[Riov Liordra t'Takar]

She took the last three steps that brought her close to t'Vlack. She did not meet her eyes but kept them forward as at attention, though peripherally she could see the Subcommander and the honor guard standing at attention also. It was not the first time she had participated in this ceremony but the circumstances made it unique. Anyone who witnessed this ceremony today would no doubt remember it for many years to come.

[Salissa t'Vlack]

"In the presence of the Elements, and by the power vested in me by the Imperial Senate, I hereby promote you to the rank of Riov."

[erei'Riov Saren Zareth]

Upon the announcent of t'Takar's promotion to the rank of Riov, he turned toward Salissa, handing her the Sash of Rank and then the bota ( the rank pips ). He couldn't help but smile a bit in admiration and pride for his new Riov

As he stepped back, he wished he could have placed the Sash of honor upon the new Riov and the pips but then he knew it was not his place to do so

[H'daen tr'Kayton]

Staying at attention H'dean never moves as he keeps his eyes forward, he knows the importances of the ceremony

His face shows no emotions as Salissa promotes t'Takar to Riov he sees the khre'Arrain hand the Riov her new Sash of rank and her bota (rank pips)

As H'dean stands their he feels pride in her promotion and great honor for being an honor guard