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Hekla Hotel - Klingons. Yeah, About That... (Attn: Xavier, O'Harra, Karlson)

Posted Feb. 9, 2021, 5:15 a.m. by Civilian Brianna “Bree” O'Harra (Head of Mining Operations) (Melissa Aragon)

Posted by Captain Parker Xavier (Lt. Governor) in Hekla Hotel - Klingons. Yeah, About That… (Attn: Xavier, O’Harra, Karlson)

Posted by Civilian Urg’tohn, Son of the House of Duroc (Klingon Warrior) in Hekla Hotel - Klingons. Yeah, About That… (Attn: Xavier, O’Harra, Karlson)

Posted by Captain Parker Xavier (Lt. Governor) in Hekla Hotel - Klingons. Yeah, About That… (Attn: Xavier, O’Harra, Karlson)
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Bri smiled and listened to the stories. “Seems to me every time you end up in the hanger, things get interesting.” She winked and laughed. “Perhaps I shall have to find more reasons to get you in that location more often. Though, perhaps without the Dock Master present.” She took another long gulp of her wine and absently went over tomorrow’s schedule in her head. Seemed a good night to drink and after realizing she had nothing pressing tomorrow, she finished the last quarter of her mug and poured herself a refill.

Urg shook his head and, grinning, said “The Dock Master and I have reached a level of understanding that can only be accomplished with the promise of the application of extreme and immediate violence.”

At the mention of the wedding and the bride’s antics, she smiled. “Seems he got himself a great match. She is a lucky woman.” Something in her mind made her wonder if a Klingon would be a better companion for her as well. Her fire wasn’t all in her hair and she often drove other men away because she was not some slip of a female that needed constant coddling or protecting. She took another sip of wine and reached for something more to eat before her mind wandered too far down that path. It didn’t matter, anyway. No one on the station was chasing her, out of interest or malice, so it was a moot point all together.

Brianna
(Trying to get drunk, but not drunk lol)

“No, she isn’t.” Urg said flatly. “She has signed up for a life of blades in the dark, all aimed at her throat. And may Kavaar’ton watch over whatever children she may be unfortunate enough to bear.” and he stared long and hard into his cup before draining it. He looked at Xavier.

“Anyone allied with House Duroc is a target. Past actions prove that not even your city is spared that attention, Lieutenant Governor. But know this… while the city’s business with my House is just that… business… House Duroc has a vested interest in the safety and well-being of those under your dome. And we will do all we can to ensure that they are kept safe. So in that mind, I would also bring to our discussion a matter I have previously mulled over with my brother Joseph and his mate. House Duroc would like to formalize our ties to Oed with the establishment of a House embassy in your city. This would be representative of House Duroc only, not those sniveling worms on the High Council, even though they have approved the project. But it would allow us, per the treaty with your Federation, to conduct House business and make decisions as if we were on Q’oNos. I have found an appropriate location in the residential area, but close to the Government Tower. Karlson and I have discussed this previously, but he suggested I take it up the government directly… so here we are.” and he looked at Karlson and said “And I do still need to get that meeting with your Judge Rousseau, right?”

Lord Urg, Chosen of the Builder

Xavier looked serious suddenly.

“Thats a whole new kettle of wombats.” He said. “Your already a target. Your investing in Oed and as you say that makes Oed a target. If you establish an official presence, I am not sure this helps or hurts.”

Xavier

Urg looked at him and, just as serious, said “Both. House Duroc is a target, yes. But Oed is as well, and not just because of our business. Oed V was the first entity to recognize House Duroc as the rightful owner of the Hammer of Kavaar’ton. That in itself puts you on the list of those who wish to see House Duroc fall.” Urg leaned over the table and locked Xavier with a firey gaze.

“But if we were to have official House embassy status here… well, for one we could coordinate our efforts to cut off any attempts to harm either of us. And remember, Captain… my brothers and I have spilled blood for your people once before. Should the need arise, we would not hesitate to do so again. Even if the enemy was not our own, but yours. With an embassy here, House Duroc would be able to more easily assist your city in times of need… be that in its defense, or in its assistance.” Urg leaned back and kept his eyes on the Lieutenant Governor.

“You would also have the newest and largest Klingon warship available to you. The Kavaar’ton is mine to command. And if House Duroc is here, so is it. Think of what anyone wanting to try and exert themselves over this place would be seeing.” and he chuckled maliciously.

Picking up his tankard, he took a long drink before speaking again. “And to sweeten the bargain… House Duroc is willing to build, simultaneously with our embassy, any infrastructure or community necessity project you and I agree to. New school, new wing on your hospital, upgraded water system… there are many things I imagine you would want to see done. House Duroc can and will help with that.” He took another drink and smiled.

“My House is not one to just take. If we all are bound to one another, does it not make sense that House Duroc would want you to benefit from our presence here as well?”

Lord Urg, Chosen of the Builder

Joseph raised a hand, indicating towards the nearby Sofa “We’ve now reached the part of the conversation I believe all parties would benefit from having a sitdown” He said with a slight smile. He walked towards it, having already given his plate and glass to a bald waiter that appeared seemingly out of nowhere “Oed is a long way from the centre of Federation power and having allies in a Klingon House can be beneficial” He said in a calm manner “But we also don’t want to get overly involved in internal Klingon politics” He said to Urg.

He sat down slowly, leaning back and letting out a slight sigh “The intermix of regular Federation Government and Starfleet makes any such workings complex. The Colony is many years from being able to work without direct Starfleet assistance. Then bringing in Starfleet General Order one makes things infinitely more complex.

Commissioner Karlson

Xavier got up and then went and sat down too. He was not sure if SF would like a large Klingon battle cruiser orbiting the planet. SF was slow to change and the Klingon war was never forgotten. However in for a penny in for a pound was an old saying he had learned once.

“I’m open to the idea but SF might not be so open. Plus the Governor would have to signoff on that as well as myself.” Xavier offered.

Xavier knew that he had the hard end if he decided to go along. SF was a huge bureaucracy and clicks. A hybrid military, political and exploratory agency. On Oed they were half the power base of Oed. Heck it was only a few years ago they had actually given up rule and they still managed to do so with former SF personnel as governors.

Xavier Lt. Gov

Urg moved to the seating area and landed heavily in an overstuffed chair. “We want no say in your government. Gods… I don’t even want a say in the government ran by those pak’tha back on Q’onoS, but I have no choice. No, no… our presence here would, again, not be representative of the Empire… just House Duroc. And if your Star Fleet is hesitant, so be it.” and he drained the last of the wine and threw the empty tankard over his shoulder. He fixed the two men with a hard stare.

“But none of us sitting here are so naive as to think that even Star Fleet won’t leave this place to the wolves should the price to keep it become too high. With a embassy here, House Duroc would be honor-bound to do everything we could to protect the city and its people, and damn the cost.”

Urg leaned forward, his eyes aflame, and said “Besides… think of the message we would be sending to both Earth and Q’onoS. Klingons, humans… Star Fleet and Imperial Navy… Federation and Empire… working together to build a better way for us all.” He smiled at the two men and leaned back, resting his hands on the arms of the chair.

“I say we do it and let the bureaucrats tear their hair out dealing with the semantics in their reports.”

Urg, Lord Duroc

“Ok Urg you made your hard sell and I’m willing to put some money in the pot. I will schedule a meeting with the Governor to get him on board. I will let SF Command know once the wheels are already in motion. Technically I have the authority to make unilateral decision on behalf of SF. As long as the Governor is ok then we are ok.” Xavier replied.

Urg made sense even if Xavier had doubts. On Oed, involving foreign empires with a history of aggression with the Federation Xavier could block the Governor from allowing them in. On the flip side for diplomatic, political and economic reasons the Governor could do the same. In this case the economics were good. Political and diplomatic was another matter.

Xavier

Brianna moved with the group and stifled a laugh as Urg tossed his tankard behind him like some Klingon party celebration. “It’s a good move, Sir,” she said to Xavier. “Having the House here would allow us to be part of the Klingon Empire, yet not, at the same time. With the Council backing the decision, we aren’t going against two planets, we are only dealing with the forgiveness after the fact of one. And with Urg and his ship here, the message would be perfectly clear. This place is protected. Mind your manners” She smiled at Urg and shook her head trying not to laugh. “Though it might also say we have some of the best drink in this sector, come on by.” She knew it was a risk but it was better to ask forgiveness than permission. Once Urg’s Embassy was set, the Federation wasn’t likely to Xavier they had to be removed. It was a good choice. And one she had considered, but never brought up herself. Having them with more than a voice in the single mine would be a book for lots of folks.

Brianna
HoM
Fire Born


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