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Oed V - The Governor Cometh (Tag Xavier)

Posted April 3, 2021, 5:16 p.m. by Captain Parker Xavier (Lt. Governor) (Sidney Parker)

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Two Months Prior - Federation Council Chambers, Earth…

“All in favor?” and delegates from Federation member worlds pressed an icon in front of them. “Opposed?” asked the Vulcan at the head of the assembly. Some, but not nearly as many as the yes group, pressed an icon. The Vulcan looked at the screen in front of her. “The motion carries. By a vote of one hundred thirty seven to sixteen, Dr. Kenzo B’Tren-Hyrushi is appointed as the new Governor of Oed V colony. Per special request, the public announcement of the appointment will be withheld until his official arrival. Good luck, Dr. Hyrushi.”

The Asian man with black eyes standing in the center of the room bowed his head. He was dressed in a fine suit of dark gray with a jade green tie. A red-jeweled tie pin held the accessory in place. “Thank you, Madame President. Thank you Assembly. I will strive to earn your trust in me.” and he turned and left the chambers.

The man who would be the Governor of Oed V had been in the city for two weeks after a long and boring trip on a shuttle bound for the colony. He had booked passage under an assumed name and made his way with the others who traveled to the remote colony for the same reason he did… a new start with new challenges. Hotel rooms, a bed and breakfast, even a seedy motel had been his quarters. He had walked the streets, talked to people of all walks of life. He even made a friend or two, although no one knew who he really was. It gave him a perspective that he felt he would miss had he simply arrived and been ‘The Governor’. It also provided him with a list of needed projects that could be addressed quickly and easily, allowing him time to adjust to the new role while still being productive.

It was one of those projects that brought him, three days before he was supposed to arrive, to the Government Tower. Mr. Hakido Yamasuto, as he was known for now, had an appointment with the Lieutenant Governor to discuss the needed repairs of the sewer system in the Fairview Housing Towers, a group of buildings that were designed for those with not much to give back to society. The meeting had been made by a local community group who was known to help those less fortunate.

Arriving at the tower, the man walked inside and to the reception desk in the main lobby. “Hello. I am Hakido Yamasuto. I am here to speak with Lieutenant Governor Xavier, please. I have an appointment.” he said softly, but with a slight smile. The receptionist pulled up the calendar and then smiled and said “Yes, sir. Take the lift to the top floor. Speak with the receptionist there.” and she pointed at the bank of lifts. ‘Hakido’ smiled and nodded and followed the directions. Soon he was sitting outside the Lieutenant Governor’s office, waiting to meet the man he had read so much about.

Gov. Hyrushi, er, I mean ‘Mr. Yamasuto’

The Lt. Governors receptionist was actually a SF yeoman named Alina who instructed the man to wait and the Lt. Governor would be with him shortly. Shortly came 15 minutes later.

“The Lt. Governor will see you now.” The officer said and pointed toward the wide double sliding automated door that was the entry to the Captains office.

Xavier Lt. Gov

‘Mr. Yamamoto’ nodded and smiled. “Thank you.” and he walked through the door.

The man looked around the office as he approached the Lieutenant Governor, to who he extended a hand. “Captain Xavier. A pleasure. I am Kenzo B’tren-Hyrushi. I think you and I will be working together.” and he smiled slightly.

Hyrushi, Incoming Governor

Xavier looked at the man for a second.

“If your Hyrushi then why did you make an appointment under Yamasuto?” He asked. The Captain was not a man fond of deceptions. He did not offer the man a seat yet until he explained himself.

Xavier

Kenzo smiled and bowed his head slightly. “I do apologize for the… charade. I wished to meet you without the associated fanfare and to see the government tower working as it is. Without the filter of people being on their best behaviour. To be be completely honest, Captain… I have been inside the dome for two weeks. I wanted to see first hand what I would be working with… and whom I would be working with.” and he fixed the Captain with an appraising gaze.

“I am pleased that you, Captain, have such a warm reputation amongst the populace. Tell me, do you go out in the city often? I have found a gem of a restaurant between here and the Residential Quarter. The Public House, specializes in Bajoran cuisine. I haven’t had better since leaving Bajor, quite honestly.”

Kenzo didn’t make a move to sit, he simply stood and held his hands behind his back, his black eyes fixed on Xavier.

Hyrushi, Incoming Governor

“Tell me Mr. Hyrushi have you received the oath of office yet?” Xavier asked. He was a man of protocol and would refer to him as Governor yet nor extend to him the level of access until he was in office. Also if he was not yet in office that meant he had not received any security briefings yet. As Xavier was the one who would set that up he was confident he had not received them yet.

“No, I have not.” and the black eyes focused intently for a moment and then he added with a small smile “Although I am quite certain you knew that already. No, I will take the oath as part of the inauguration ceremonies. I have been briefed on some aspects of the colony, but I requested to have my first full briefing come from you; as you are the most knowledgeable about the needs and issues facing the colony.” Kenzo reached into his pocket and pulled out an optical disk and set it on the desk and slid it over to the Lieutenant Governor. “My appointment confirmation, personal file, and a letter of introduction for you.” and he smiled slightly.

“As for getting out I am afraid I do not have the luxury of much time to do so as much as I might like.” He answered.

Xavier Lt. Gov

“Perhaps you would do me the honor of having lunch with me, then? I would like our partnership to start on a good footing. And I find you can learn much about a person over a good meal.”

Hyrushi, Incoming Governor

“If you like we can certainly do sit down lunches and the such. However Governor Elect you will find me the same at a lunch table or a conference table. For better or worse I do not put on a public vs private face. I do business the same.” Xavier answered honestly and straight forward.

“Being honest I can say the same. A man who conceals himself to come to the colony he is about to govern and sets a meeting with his “governing partner” incognito sounds like a man who has trust issues. I’m indifferent to the method and if you feel it gets you the results you want then that is fine but put yourself in the shoes of others and see how they might view that beforehand. On Oed mistrust is a way of life. No one is what they appear. I try to be a more steady symbol. I am what I appear. People need that.”

Xavier


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