Fleet Opening Mission: To Our Future

[Steve Malloway]

OOC: Callum, Main Gallery, not the Mess Hall! lol

IC:

STARBASE THRINACIA
Main Gallery
1920 hours

The doors to the Main Gallery from the outer rooms with kitchens and other prep rooms had flung open as soon as all the guests were seated, the smells of so many different dishes tailored to all had filled the nostrils of everyone present. It was overwhelming, and the Admiral soon found his tongue had become drenched in anticipation of the food. As per tradition the Head Table was seen to first and the occupants Starters were placed infront of them.

"Ah, a rich roasted red pepper soup." Steve muttered quietly to himself as he looked at the dark crimson concoction before him, his hands resting on his cutlery as his eyes looked this way and that. It was polite of him to wait until the other's dishes were present before starting. But nevertheless he felt a hand to his shoulder and he turned his head to look upon a younger Lieutenant Commander who introduced himself as the new Majesty CO.

"Do excuse me." Steve apologised with a smile to Connor and John either side of him as he stood, sliding out from his chair to take Callum aside a little. "Welcome Mr. Jackson, glad to see you made it in time for the ceremony." Steve greeted the younger officer, extending his hand for Callum to take it and shake. "You arrived just in time for the festivities to start as well. I apologise for cutting it short, but I recommend taking a seat with one of our other Commanders for some food." He winked. "We'll catch up after we've had some chow." The Fleet Commander nodded as Callum snapped a small salute and he watched him walk to one of the tables. Eager. I like it. Steve thought to himself with a grin before turning back to his seat and sitting once again, this time able to take up his spoon and dig into his soup...

TAG: JOHN AND EMMA