Posted July 31, 2019, 8:38 p.m. by Civilian Joseph Karlson (Head of Police Force) (Hjortur Ingi)
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Preston Longstreet (Chief of Security) in A Reception At Shinzak’s Mansion
Posted by Civilian Shinzak (Head of Mining Operations) in A Reception At Shinzak’s Mansion
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Preston Longstreet (Chief of Security) in A Reception At Shinzak’s Mansion
Posted by… suppressed (5) by the Post Ghost! 👻
(SNIP)“Hello there! My name is Shinzak and I am the CEO of OED V Minerals Corporation. I organized this reception. Welcome!”
SoR, HoMO
“Thank you for the invite Mr. Shinzak. As I am sure you know I am Lt. Cmd Longstreet of SF Security. This is my lovely date Ms. Apolonia.” Longstreet did his best formal like introduction.
“Hello commander. I am well aware indeed.”
As Longstreet presented Apolonia, he shifted his gaze to her and nodded as he introduced her.
“A pleasure Mr. Shinzak. Wow what an important title. CEO. That sounds fantastic.” Apolona said, laying on the star struck small town girl meets big shot routine.
Longstreet
Shinzak, being a socially-aware person, knew that Apolonia was attempting to flatter him. The fact she seemed to date a senior Starfleet officer meant she was likely not impressed.
“It is fantastic, Ms. Apolonia,” he’d reply, seemingly humbly.
Longstreet resisted giving Apolonia a look.
Nicholas has been watching the guests file in, making it appear as though the terraforming CEO was eager to get a bureaucrat alone to slip in a good word. Apolonia makes an appearance. Any sort of altercation or intimidation would cause too much of a scene in such confined quarters. For now, Nicholas would just listen to what she said to Longstreet. Anything might be a hint.
-Lt Cmdr Nicholas James, CIO
Shinzak was keeping an eye on the CIO. He did not invite a terraforming CEO and knew something was afoot. One of his security detail was monitoring the intruder, though given James’ status as intelligence director, it probably wouldn’t land him in a court martial.
Joseph nodded towards the Security Chief and his date, the name rang some bells although for the moment he neither knew nor cared which ones. That could wait, and if Longstreet vouched for her that was more than enough. “We haven’t had a good group meeting like this outside Cabinet meetings for some time now” Joseph mused.
”…and this is precisely why I organized this gathering. I thought I could speak a great deal about my plans for OED V’s mining and mineral processing sectors in a less formal location.”
“Though frankly I did not really come to talk ship but rather impress you with my date.” Longstreet quipped.
Oed had a way of keeping everyone busy in their own corner “Anything happen worth sharing?” He asked.
Commissioner Karlson
“Just this drink.” Longstreet said. “Really its more of the same Chief. Bad guys and Good guys.”
“Absolutely. As I’ve stated earlier, I think there are lots of gem deposits on OED V. I’ve been in close contact with the legendary Gem Cutters Guild on Ferengnar which has expressed interest in sending a few of its finest over here to grow the local economy. We cannot solely depend upon mineral revenue in this day and age.”
SoR, HoMO
“Ferengi. We have plenty now as it is. More work for Security. Though at least you know you can trust not to trust them. That is something.” Longstreet said. Knowing Ferengi were usually messed up in something illegal behind the scenes. Though only illegal to OED laws as he was sure they would not violate their won famous code.
Longstreet
Joseph chuckled at the Commander’s comment. He’d grown more and more familiar with his cynical outlook on species and their racial traits. An outlook he sometimes shared but perhaps not with the same amount of Cynicism “Oh now now, Preston, There are quite a few examples of Ferengi doing good and honourable work within the fleet. The most famous example being the Engineer lad from Deep Space Nine. In fact, my youngest son serves under a Ferengi Security Chief on the Scandinavia and he has nothing but respect for the man. Though it could be said about being exceptions that prove the rules.” He said with a half-smile.
Commissioner Karlson
“Let’s not get to using ethnic stereotypes, shall we?” Shinzak said, chuckling slightly and betraying his agreement with the two men’s statements on the matter. “These Ferengi gem industry professionals will make lots of money for OED V, and that is all that matters for now.”
SoR, HoMO
“Careful Mr. Shinzak, else you might be called a Oligarch of old. In this enlightened time the want of money is frowned upon.” Apolonia said while wagging her finger at him. However she then leaned in.
“Though I am not so enlightened.” She whispered.
Longstreet tugged her back and she looked at him with puppy eyes. Longstreet knew she could not resist herself. She was also releasing endorphins that would only heighten the situation.
Longstreet
“Taxable currency flows are not the same thing as private wealth, miss. Anyways, what projects are you all up to?”
SoR, HoMO
“Keeping the colony safe.” Longstreet answered quickly before Apolonia could cause more trouble. He said this as he raised his glass slightly and motioned Karlson’s way. He hoped he could get Karlson talking again to avoid Apolonia trying to get information out of everyone. Karlson might talk but he would never say anything intel worthy out loud. Which would make Apolonia have to smile and listen and get nothing from it.
Longstreet
Karlson gave his Starfleet counterpart a slight understanding nod “Quite so, not an easy feat mind you. Of course, the key to Colonial safety has and always will be solid co-operation between Civilians and Starfleet.” He gently squeezed his wife’s hand “Did anyone read the article about the Duroc Brothers struggle that O.M.A.P. released last week? It was even more entertaining than actually being involved and that’s saying something.” He said shifting the conversation slightly to the more banal, gossipy.
Commissioner Karlson
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