A quiet celebration.

[Rodent]

A quiet and medium sized establishment, just outside one of Manhattan's posh areas. The location ensured that while the quality of the establishment was good and sound, the drinks were not too expensive. It had been cleared off a day in advance for the planned event. Towards the afternoon, the preparations begun. They were spearheaded by a gaggle of turban wearing heavily built people, and in the middle was the organiser.

Daler Mehndi looked around for a brief moment. Then he turned and yelled at one of them oafs who were slacking. Ever since he'd got at least a tacit nod of approval from the Navy establishment, Mehndi was putting all of his off duty hours into organizing this, and it was coming to a head. The cost had been exorbitant, but he'd been able to afford it. An immensely long history of serving in Liberty's military at some rank or the other had helped both reputation as well as finances.

The established was named "Rolling Stones", for some unknown reason. Mehndi didn't particularly care. He'd intimidated the owner into a far more reasonable price for a complete package, at least. There were benefits for having a reputation for being aggressive and possibly violent. Food was also part of the deal, but Mehndi had brought in additions, home made ones. It'd be amusing to see the reactions to that.

Entertainment was all his though. He grinned at that thought. He'd brought in his support and his band, and all the equipment. They now were all connected and readied on the stage. Synthesizers, some more electronic equipment, massive speakers, and a few instruments like drums and the like. Some spare guitars and assorted musical instruments lay in a pack, should any one of the guests feel the urge to indulge his or her musical talent.

As the evening drew closer, finally everything was in readiness. Mehndi hurried off to change, and put on a traditional garment that he'd always used for special occasions. This was one such. He gave the place one last look.



Now was the time to wait and run through the rehearsals one final time in his head.