Affirmation and Invitation

[wardeninexile]

1)

A few days after the battle against the Inspectors, a dropship (similar to but not the one attached to the Chalice) bearing the insignia of Clan Wolf arrives.

One Ranna is there as the dropship unloads some supplies, weapon pods and mech part. While the technicians transfer them onboard Chalice, a woman wearing the Wolves' formal dress uniform alights the visiting ship without much fanfare.

Ranna salutes her. "Galaxy Commander."

The other woman returns the salute before smiling, "I come bearing word from Khan Phelan Ward - it is official, we have entered into an agreement to fight these 'Inspectors' you reported on."

She then hands over what appears to be a datadisk. "Furthermore, this is a message from your House. I am aware this is rather irregular, but we do live in irregular times - since I am already making the trip, I offered the House Leader to carry it here."

For once, Ranna appears almost speechless, before she nods, "Aff. Thank you."

The galaxy commander chuckles with some familiarity, "Perhaps you will gain a promotion after this, Star Captain, quiaff?"

A grin. "Perhaps, Jocelyn, perhaps."

After some chit-chat, Jocelyn will board the dropship once more, leaving Ranna with a contemplative look as she idles in the hangar.

2)

Some time later, invitations are send out, either in person by Ranna or left at your room/locker/email.

Dear comrades,

There will be a formal event taking place in Wolf City in the coming weeks, and I would like to extend my invitation to you as guests, friends and allies to visit our enclave in Siberia on the next dropship departure.

Should you not wish to witness the event, feel free to look around the city. As of now, we have yet to integrate our currency with the rest of Terra, so if you wish to trade and barter, you may do so using my requisition chip.

I do encourage bringing goods that you can spare in order to trade - it will aid us greatly.

Ranna

((OOC: There will be a post a few days later for the actual visit.))

Comments

2

[saikyocivrobo]

Thanks for the offer, but I must pass. With all the stuff that's been happening lately, I cannot exactly afford to take a vacation off the ship right now.

Re: 2

[wardeninexile]

That is completely understandable.

Would you want anything from the enclave?

[saikyocivrobo]

Maybe some of your food and software? I'm curious about how they look like.

[wardeninexile]

What kind of software?

[saikyocivrobo]

Hmm...

Do you have video games?

[wardeninexile]

Hmm. That is a good question. I suspect there might be some among the Civilian caste. I shall trade around for it.

2

[heartyourmetalwolf]

"Am I going to need a dress for this? Because you know you're not going with out me."

[wardeninexile]

"You can choose to go in a dress if you wish," Ranna smiles. "The final decision is of course yours."

[heartyourmetalwolf]

"We're big war heroines, aren't we? Gotta look the part." Adette ribbed her gently with her elbow and smirked. "I don't suppose you own any dresses do you?"

[wardeninexile]

"Does a dress uniform count?"

Ranna chuckles.

[neverwant2danceagain]

Adette gave her a playful look that screamed You can't be serious.
"I guess I should have expected that kind of answer from you." She laughed aloud a little bit, and put a hand on Ranna's shoulder. "With those legs of yours, we've got to get you in some high heels."

2

[hobo_lantern]

Trade? Barter? With alien-ish civilization? I'll be there.

[wardeninexile]

"I assure you, we are a human civilisation, even if our culture may appear to be quite alien at first glance."

[hobo_lantern]

That's why I say alien-ish rather than alien. But still, this is a chance not to be missed.

[wardeninexile]

"Aff, do you intend to bring something to trade?"

2

[emorangerpink]

Oh? What's the occasion?

[wardeninexile]

A Trial of Bloodright will be taking place - there will be a Grand Melee, followed by 5 rounds of single-elimination combat.

[emorangerpink]

A Trial...

[She knows the basics, and thinks over the implications.]

Because of the losses you got word of? Who's eligible?

[wardeninexile]

Ranna smiles slightly, "I am one of the participants."

"As I was nominated by a Bloodname holder, I will skip the Grand Melee."

[emorangerpink]

[Laura's eyes widen.]

So in a few weeks, you might have your Bloodname? Good luck!

[gurrenbrigbonded]

A bruise or two on his cheek bone, Matthew walks into the hanger.

He sees Ranna.

Eyes downcast, he immediately turns about to walk back out.

[wardeninexile]

Ranna calls out.

"Surely my presence does not stop you from what business you may have in the hangar, quiaff?"

Her tone is inquisitive.

[gurrenbrigbonded]

Ah. Thoroughly caught.

He turns around.

"Star Captain Ranna." He says quietly, holding something behind his back.

He eyes still stare at the ground, unable to meet yours.

It's probably not because of that Trial of Grievance gone wrong. Probably.

[wardeninexile]

"Matthew."

Her head tilts.

"I do not believe it was a hard question, quiaff?"

[gurrenbrigbonded]

"Aff." Matthew finally replied.

He took the spanner out from behind his back.

"Technician Laura Ericks gave me permission to have maintenance done on my Mech if I participated in it's restoration. I was going to assist the Chalice Techs in this regard."