Lafiel's Party (OFFICIAL PARTY THREAD)

[Dejavu]

A rather dented and scorched Templar landed on the landing pad next to the variety of other ships. A low humming started to come from the under belly of the Templar, a hull panel flew off and flew through the cockpit window of an adjacent ship, sparks erupted from where the hull panel had been, a few seconds later and a gang plank started to drop from the bottom of the Templar. A member of the security detail who were looking after the ships drew his weapon and slowly advanced towards the gang plank as it dropped, quite quickly, to the ground. A large stocky man, dressed in the Bretonian Armed Forces dress uniform which was covered in blood and scorch marks limped towards the security officer.

The man said "Hullo there, I'm Commander Boris McDonald here for Lady Tarrant's party."

"Uhh...right...umm...right this way, sir" The officer gestured for Boris to follow.

"Hang on just one second, laddy! I've forgotten the present!"

Boris limped back up the gang plank, all the officer could hear was dull thuds and what sounded like cursing, seconds later Boris re-emerged.

"Got it, where to now?"

The officer gestured for Boris to go through a large gateway.

"All righty, thanks!"

Boris proceded towards the gate, as he did so he could hear music, he thought to himself "This is going to be one hell of a time."

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Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid. - David Hackworth (1930 - 2005)

[Wellingtons]

//To Bridge, Tomoe

"Tomoe nice to see out side of your ship"
"did you catch that man's name ?" I asked bridge

"who" bridge replied as the man I was following had gone through the open door
"never mind" I said

"twice huh what or who did you forget this time" remembering back to their old academy days in which he always forgot something since he and I were in all but one classes together.

"oh and tomoe it was derby until some ensign got him self seriously injured" I replied

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Captain Natasha Skylen|The.Goldfinch

[Contaan]

Inspector Savins stood there as the commotion occurred up front. He walked over to see what was going on, but was too late. Shrugging, he walked over to some of the bewildered Armed Forces officers until he saw Commander McDonald wandering about towards the musicians. Adam swiftly cut through the mingling crowd and slapped Boris on the shoulder.

"Commander!" Savins said with an instant smile. "How are you! 'Tis a fine idea to suggest for me to go to this I must say!"

Boris turned around, first with a hint of anger but seeing the inspector, quickly brightened up.

"My good chap! I'm doing jolly good thanks, how about yourself? How is this party? Just arrived actually.. you wouldn't believe it! The Templar I came in was faulty.. got hurt myself but it shouldn't be too much to worry. I must give this present to Lady Lafiel!" Boris exclaimed.

"Sorry to hear! The party's mood and ambience should make things better, oh and don't worry about the present.. she mingles around quite a bit and you'll eventually meet her. You missed a show earlier indeed! Some naked bloke with interesting colored socks and patched clothing.. inconvenient patching I must say in the.. places, came running around disturbing everyone! Of course they brought him down and took him away.. quite the show really." Savins said with a chuckle.

"I see.. well that sounds horrifying really, something that will really put your appetite down!" the Commander replied.

"Ah was just some amusement really.. Yes! I have a story to tell which I suppose would be a bit of a toast to...well the naked man! Care to hear?" Adam said excitedly, attracting some of the neighboring nobles to look to the young inspector.

"I..well.. a story you say?" McDonald asked hesitantly.

"Indeed! I like your enthusiasm! I shall tell it! Adam replied as he took a small shot glass from one of the caterers and began projecting his voice towards the group of people around the uneasy commander.

Once! And this was a long time ago I must say! There was a man named Brogan Twin-Hammers. He was stocky, a bit on the short side but ruthless as he terrorized a particular town for loot. Because of his continued attacks, the town called for one of the heroes of the land named Skull crusher. A rather interesting name really Anyhow, these two met on the streets of this town and the epic battle commenced! Twin-Hammers swung his mighty hammer onto the shield of his opponent, and unfortunately, his hammer broke. He met his death that day as he did have two hammers the one below his uhhh belt, isnt so great in a fight. Adam finished.

Some of the nobles left with a scoff, some with a few laughs while some stood dumbfounded wondering what was so funny

After the storytelling, Adam asked, So Boris! Did you like the story? Oh and where are we going to go around next? I am a bit hungry actually.

[Wolfs Ghost]

Having heard his name prior to him running out of the great hall, to meet his 'date'. He led her back inside and..well, left her.

He wandered off to where he had heard someone shouting his last name, no doubt it was fellow Armed Forces Officer, who sounded really familiar. Passing through the people, more cautiously than last time he had came to a complete stop and saw someone familiar. It was Captain Jacob Carter, one of Austin's superiors, and he was talking to Commodore Owen, another superior.

Austin muttered something under his breath and proudly approached, "Commodore, Captain." He said, with a slightly cruel smile. Pulling up a chair, even though he wasn't invited to sit down. He took his seat and waved one of the waitresses over. "Glass of water." He said the moment she was in ear shot, she smiled and turned to walk away.

"So, hows life, lads?" He said leaning back, smiling still.

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[pbrione]

Several guests looked up as a large Government Yacht, escorted by 2 Templars, touched down near the outskirts of the the perimiter. Flanked by a pair of MI5 security guards came a figure in a fine dinner jacket and waistcoat under a long black overcoat, accompanied by a middle-aged woman in a long peacock blue dress and fine jewelery. The man flashed his card nonchalantly at the doorman and walked into the entrance, throwing his coat at the nearest butler. A footman stepped forward to announce his arrival.

"The Earl and Countess of Malmesbury, Lord and Lady Charles and Celia Canning."

Lord Canning spotted Lafiel crossing the hall and stepped forward to greet her. "Many happy returns of the day to you Lady Tarrant. And may I say what a pleasure it is to be here in the fine home of the Marquess of Arundel." His wife presented the large Fortnum and Mason's Hamper that they had ordered as her present and smiled kindly at the younger woman. "There you are my dear, I do hope you enjoy it."

"Oh, why thank you," exlaimed Lafiel, "So nice of you to come. I do hope your journey was not too difficult?"

"Oh, not at all," replied Lord Canning, "We came directly here from the ongoing summit with Rheinland over at Cambridge University. Going very well, actually. With any luck there may be a posting for you in New Berlin when we are done. Keep our fingers crossed, eh?"

"Gosh, that would be excellent." Said Lafiel. "I would be honoured with such a presitgeous position."

"Oh, what a charming necklace!" Lady Canning suddenly remarked, staring at the heavy gold chain around Lafiel's neck. "is it a birthday gift?"

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Sir Stanley Nelson




<span style="color:#000066">Charles Canning </span><span style="color:#000066"> Foreign Secretary</span>

[Lafiel]

"Oh this?" Said Lafiel smiling innocently taken aback by the older lady's compliment holding it up away from herself so it could be examined better, "Yes yes it is, its beautiful isn't it, I am amazed truely that one would gift me with such a fine piece of jewellery. I must say I have never seen anything quite like it before in my life."

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[Harcourt.Fenton.Mudd]

// to the group with me at the bar, and any who join in.


" Oh really........ I almost don't want to ask but how did that particular Ensign get himself injured ?
A drunken game involving disabling gravity in a particular section of the ship or something ? "

[Deneth Aleski]

// to the group with me at the bar, and any who join in.
" Oh really........ I almost don't want to ask but how did that particular Ensign get himself injured ?
A drunken game involving disabling gravity in a particular section of the ship or something ? "

Ach ja, I've heard of that incident last time I was on the Derby. Something about a game involving a "slip-and-slide" mat, beer and shards of glass scattered about... I think the game was called "Dodge the asteroids". Last I heard, he lost quite a lot of blood. Crazy Derby people. Things are way calmer at the Suffolk, where I'm based."

As the ensign put his dress cap back on, he spotted Commander Goodmen for the second time, a bit further away in the Hall.

Bridge, Adama, Miss Kawashiba, if you'll excuse me, I think I'll go and pay good old Commander Goodmen a courtesy visit.

He rises up from his seat and walks away. He had a grin on his face, the type of mischievous grin a 10 year old boy would have when he's about to pull a prank on someone.

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Wilhelm D. Aleski || Paul Speer

[Harcourt.Fenton.Mudd]

// once again, to anyone at the bar

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"Well that sounds mild.

I remember this one Zoner outpost that had only partial gravity..

their version of dodge the astroids involved floating globs of clear liquor, floating globs of clear laxitive,
and bright green globs of floating acid, highly diluted of course.

As I recall it also had 'astroids' in the form of random vomit and other biological material.

[guitarguy]

Owen turned and quizzically looked at Tomoe.

"Miss, your stories seem tame compared to the time the Pendragon lost power on its gun decks.

High explosives floating around in the dark: dodge that."

Bridge chuckled, remembering the incident. Everything is funnier once you're survived it.

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