"No, that's not it, I'm happy for you to go flipping straight girls to your hearts content its the fact that she's my sister" Harry quietly responded to Lizzy's offer to stop hitting on her sister. After taking a deep breath she would start to address the whole reason she'd got Lizzy alone with her, sure snogging Lizzy had been a part of it but she needed to speak to her regarding her sister before things got out of hand "Lizzy, I need you to leave Abby alone, I'm more than happy for you and her to be friends, and I can cope with you sleeping with Karl or anyone else you have the hots for, hell if you hook up with a cute girl I'd even join you but please Lizzy, not my sister...you do understand where I'm coming from right?" she softly spoke, looking into her eyes as she did so. Admittedly seeing her with Karl so soon after she decided to cool things down between them had kind of felt like a kick in the teeth but it was something she could get used to.

With Lizzy giving her one final kiss, the two of them would then break apart with Harry quickly smoothing out her dress and removing the single strand of fiery red hair before following her out "yeah no worries, besides I kind of like Melia...which reminds me if we get that girly night out we need to drag her along with us" Harry suggested as they returned to the main hall where their men were currently waiting for them.

 Lizzy will look directly into Harry's amazing eyes, put a hand on her shoulder and she would say," Harry I understand and Abby and I will be no more than friends, I will not pursue her sexually and I am sorry Harry." She would hug Harry and Harry could tell she was very sincere.

 Lizzy thought of everything Harry had said and then added," I could tell you had a hard time watching me with Karl, and if I find a sexy woman to have a threesome with oh hell yes I will invite you Harry." She smiles at Harry, a very sexy seductive smile and damn she wanted harry so bad at that moment but she kept control, then gave Harry and normal bubbly Lizzy smile.

 "Melia has issues she was tortured and abused more than I can imagine, I like her she has a good heart, i will help her find her emotions.I am not that good at controlling them as yo have noticed Harry. Oh yes if we do we have to take her along." Lizzy will walk with Harry into the Main Hall and walk over to Will and Karl and say," Sorry guys Melia a friend needed our help hope you don't mind."

  She will then head to Karl and ask him again," So Karl you never got a chance to comment on my dress and how I look, so here is your time Captain." Lizzy smiles at him and spins for him so he can get the full effect.
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"Thank you, Val."

Henry got up and took his plate.

"See you guys later. Mila, you may come if you wish. People are used to you being with me."

Mila wagged her tail, then turned and nuzzled up to Larry. Apparently she was happy to stay with the other animals for the time being.

With her owner seemingly distracted by his lady friend Isobel would cautiously approach the dog which was currently snuggling up to the large lizard...dog...thing, crouch down and hold her hand out towards it in the hope that the little doggy would prove to be friendly "hey doggy, whats your name then hey? Would you like to be my friend?" she softly spoke with a friendly smile on her face. Though at this point she'd be just as happy if either of the animals proved to be friendly.

In reply to Melia Kristensen (msg # 980):

Zob felt pretty good about himself he remembered the steps Lizzy taught him as he moved across the ballroom floor with her in toe, "You know you are a decent dancer Melia... also i hope the smokewood don't bother you its probably the only good thing that really ever came from Hel"

   Garrat and Teela Had been dancing near Zob and Amelia, Teela has made a joke about switching partners as Zob was a much better dancer than Garrat, though the hold she had on the old Viking suggested she wasn’t letting him go.  However she was right, and Garrat stated that Amelia deserved a good dancer and danced away from the two holding Teela just as tightly.  (Will flex if conversation ensues)

    Despite riding a hover bike in Garrat was only slightly mussed... mostly because he had to ride real slow so as not to damage the over burdened vehicle.  No matter, he was taking a different transportation home.  Teela on the other hand was not a hair out of place.  Garrat was still trying to figure out how she rode side saddle on a hover bike... and she still looked hot and in Control.   Bloody Pilots, always have a trick up their sleeves.

    They stopped to eat, Garrat greeted some of the Burien brass and struck up a conversation.

Mila sat up straight and stared at the advancing human. Female by the smell of her. She wagged caustiously, watching to see what the human might do.

 Sam smiled at Frad and followed him onto the dance floor. Sam was 5'0" normally but she was wearing 3" heels, so she wasn't too much shorter than Frad.
" Yes some of us pretty tall Sir, but I hope I am not too short Sir."

 Sam smiled and it was nice to dance with a shorter male her neck does get sore looking way up all the time. " It is nice to meet you Sir, with me working with Captain McKeon with the Burian Fleet we will most likely be working closely together Sir, I wanted to make sure we met sir."

With the dog making no obviously aggressive moves towards her Isobel would edge a little closer before reaching out to gently scratch her behind the ear "You're good doggy aren't you?" she said giggling softly as she gave the dog as much fuss as she wanted "what about your friend is he friendly too?" she then asked, looking over at the large lizard dog, though until she knew the answer to that particular question for certain she wouldn't be giving him any fuss just yet.

Roy pasted a pleasant grin on his face, and kept his voice in a conversational murmur.  "That explains the elitist, old-Verian attitude, then," he commented.  "He's quite certain humans are inferior...as well as anyone who's part-human."  He shifted his head slightly, looking into Lilit's face, his eyes hardening as he added, "Including his Captain.  And her grand-mod."

He let his gaze slip back into the distance, habitually watching people, places, movement for any sign of trouble.  "The comments about Dusk, I was willing to chalk up to just needing to understand her better.  But when he said, outright, that you were flawed...that needed to be passed along.  Can't afford rebellious factions in the ranks.  But I also wanted the first chance to show him humans aren't as easily dismissed as he thinks they are.  He said he wanted to see an example of how humans 'fight dirty'..." Roy managed a grim chuckle through his pleasant expression, although anyone watching him closely could see a darker aspect creeping through the calm smile.

"I'd like to give him that lesson.  But I need it to be official...and in front of his own people, so if he doesn't clean up his act, there's plenty of reason for nobody to take him seriously."

  Lilit smiled  pleasantly. Unlike  her  modlings here  skins was   a whitish Grey, but  did not have the continual flow  of  flesh/metal  color  that Dusk and Shade  had. That, alone, put off  a lot of people...verians in the extreme. Those  who weren't put off by it, tended to be a bit  more  'Blue Verian'..then Old Verian.

 ..From what I understand.... after the  Meeting  we are to return here  for some... examples of  fighting styles. Most will be   just  weapon choices.. but there is  supposed to be some HAnd to hand..... If You would Like... I could make sure  You and Tiek get to  do some  form of close  combat... there are  already  Burians  who want to see  Shadow Go head to  head  with a Sanri... rumors have   filled the Black , as to  him  killing two Sanri.. and the Vids of the Vampic  deaths  at  the BAll on Etna....  do you have a  choice  of weapon?... I would  suggest, not  fists.. But you know  yourself , better then I
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In reply to Zobaich (msg # 986):

Melia began to realize that when she wasn't stressing dancing was a lot like martial arts, except to the beat of the music. Plus all she really had to do was follow, then Zob complimented her dancing, oh, I'm just following along, and I don't mind I think the scent suits you. Actually I kinda like it. she says shyly.

Roy gave a quiet chuckle.  "I'm good...good enough to know that bare-fisted combat with a Verian is just asking to be broken.  I actually had in mind those training blades you brought over to the Hermes when you had your challenge with Shadow..."  He shrugged minutely, and added, "He's obviously a good fighter, or you wouldn't have him in his current position, so I don't want to actually damage him.  I just want him to understand that being 'pure' Verian doesn't make you superior to anyone.  Superiority isn't something your born with.  It's something you earn and prove...a point that I think you understand quite well, given your history."

 Frad  was   being the  utmost  of a Burian Dancer,  trying to ...at once... allow  Sam to   keep step, while  'showing off' his   skill.

 ...  I  should think  we  will be seeing alot of  each other.  As i must center on the Military aspects  of out people..My aids  are busy  ,, all over the planet.. I get reports every few hours  from trouble  spots.. and at elast  2 times a week, elsewhere...Now?  we wil have The Black to deal with as well.

…………………………………………

 Admirals HAck  and Hennings were  telling Jokes  as  Rivets and Sarah  came up  with a drink as they took a break from the dancing.

 ..Ok? Rivets.. what do they call a LArgran that hasn't  been  killed by the ESN  yet?

 Rivets thought  and shrugged.....I dunno?

 Hennings LAughed.....NEXT!...

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    Steele was up by the band,..Our Hosts wanted to hear  some  Human   singing.. so?... since  we  don't have  any singers.. I told them I'd  take a shot!  People Laughed.

  .. This  song... is  for all of  us...every APF soul here.. and  ships..or on Patrol somewhere....


 Waggles  Jumped up to  help  him with   Backup and play the Vid.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCUR1VXfiBI

     the people stopped and  Listened... Steele, was  one of the Better  singers  on the Hermes....

  Beth   gave    Shadow  a  Hug  as the  song started.. Flores   grinned.

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 ... I have  my personal  set with me.. I will send  an orderly to retrieve them   when the Time  comes... she  twitched a  smile,..I could not  fully open My mouth for a week  after that fight... I learned much  that day.. I learned enough to know, By   Grandmods  are  in good hands...

In reply to Melia Kristensen (msg # 993):

Zob grinned, "The tree thrives in volcanic environments usually in old lava fields then the bark is stripped from them and smoked per say over the course of a week the more you smoke it the stronger the flavor... then you shave it with a sharp blade and roll the shavings into a cigar like device" he then realized he was rambling a bit.

He looked a bit nervous as he chuckled awkwardly, "Sorry i just really like Smokewood"

Kira dragged Morgan along with her as they moved from stall to stall checking out wares and assorted knickknacks she then spotted what she was looking for, "There we go lets get that green beer!" she then walked over and asked for two mugs of the Burian green beer.

  Morgan followed  along, he looked over   some   Items.. shiny blades,   hand worked leather holsters and such.

   when they reached the  Drink Stall, Morgan  couldn't help himself  , from asking the   'rube' question.

 ..so?  why is this beer   Green.. I have seen Red..I even say Blue?

 The  HalfBurian  ( human Burian )said,..Its like  this.. yous ee.   There are lands   all about this  fair  Planet... and the water  runs through it all.. Now.. ye get to the Highlands, the  wanter   flow s  through many a rock, so's the   water  stays   clear.. and the  Grains, they  lean  to the red  side...., ye get  closer to the  Sea, or one of them big Lakes... the  water   has been filtered through the   pebbles and stones  and taveled al that long way...  the sands,  help turn   the   green a bit.. so  the  grains  , they's  get a bit blue..... now.. the Plains and the  Fields?..  the  water  settles in... the  grains   drink  deep, they do!  And  we end up  with the green beer.. ye can taste it too>  ifin  ye  don't   eat no sweets with them... The Red   Beer is  stronger.. the grain bites the tongue... the   Blue is  sweet as a  a frsh  glass for  spring water... light to the taste, it is.... but the Green  Beer,, well.. it has the body of the Grains, and the sweetness of the   lakes... and?.. if ye Boil it  down, ye can get the  finist  spread ta  put  on  a roll?.. though.. ye  eat too much... you'll get a sight  drunk!  he laughs

 Not  far away... Jax  and Sneak watched  people goign through  tubes and swinging on   poles while  a Burians timed them..... The Burians   vowed to pay  5 creds  for  every one  someone put   down, if they thought they  could  beat  a Young Burian who  ran the Course  in 29 Seconds.

 Sneak and Jax  stepped up.. Jax  put  down  5 creds.. he handed his  tunic  to  sneak and took off his boots... the Burian said Go ( AFTER   clicking the   time piece ).. Ja x  swung Up   dropped through a   Pipe    swung  over  another   , diving into another pipe  then sprtinted    to the Finished  line   in 25 seconds...

 The Burian Opens  his  Mouth   to say something, JAx  Pointed at Sneakshe'll beat my time..  I'll let all 25  ride, that she  beats the time too...

 people  cheered, even  Burians.. the     Fellow  nodded... Sneak took off her necklace   and  her  boots... Jax whispered to the    manDon't cheat on the clock?... You'll make twice   as much  as you'll lose..if you get people to try to beat her time...

 The Burian looked  surprised at JAx, who Just winked.

 Sneak nodded that she was  ready  and the   Fellow said Go..this time starting  it  honsetly...  Sneak   used  some of the  dame  Moves  JAx  did,  her  dive through the  tunnel was  clean. never   touching the sides, she  hit and  rolled  and  grabbed  another    pole  and  was through the tunnel again, her  sprint  was  faster  then Jax, because ..hey? she didn't get stabbed  by Vampics!... The   Burian held Up the Clock..

 20 SECONDS!!!!!..   The Crowd  cheered... the  Burian who was beaten..twice  was bummed... but the   fellow  with the clock said...Who thinks they can beat the Girl!!!.. 10 to one  if you can beat the Girl!

  Jax    Gave  Sneak the 125 creds as they dressed again.. people where lining up...

 ..no one's going to beat 20 seconds.. I had a  clean run..   it was just like  the pipes   on Etna!

 Jax  smiled, there might  be  a handful of Humans here who know   where  we came from.... and lots of these people, Burians  included?.. they've been drinking ..alot... how many MArines  are gonna tell thier  dates they can't beat a  girl?

 She Kisses Jax  on the  Cheek and  Giggled,..lets get some food!

......................

 The COMs  came  through to  'keep an eye on the  largran, but the people on the odd ship  where from the Fleet...The Burian Officer   waved off his troopers and they went back to thier posts

Kira got her green beer and watched as Jax and Sneak ran the obstacle course she knew she was extremely fast and agile but beating 20 seconds would be nothing more then luck and wasn't worth trying for.

She takes a sip of her green beer and looks around for a show to watch while she enjoys her drink, "This stuff is pretty tasty all things considered"

In reply to palace (msg # 995):

 Sam enjoyed the dancing and she replied," Yes Sir I believe we will be working closely with each other Sir, I am being considered as Captain McKeon's N2, Communications and Information Sir. Setting up a network for all of us will be my first plan Sir,to find out what possible problems are already around us Sir."

 Sam enjoyed the dance but she was getting to know one Chairman who she will be working with and it was good to get off on a good foot. She hoped she did well so far. " Sir if we work together Sir we will be fine." Sam smiled as she finished the dance with Frad.

  Frad  finished the  dance with a  Bow, hoping he  was getting the human custom  down...Perhaps  I will see you again, before the night is over. he Moved off  to  speak with  some of the other  Officers  of  Other ships.  Captain Bornberry  was one, it was also noted, that only a few  of  the  male officers approached   Bornberry, as if she  was  dangerous.

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 Steele   after  finishing his  song called out,..Right!..now  lets  get  someone  else up here..and  no?  The LC   isn't singing, we're  trying to make friends here! People laughed at the Joke, Many of the Burians   turned to Shadow to see if he was offended, but he   was  Just nodding  with a laugh

 Shadow Called  Out  His eyes  searching the   crowd, Hey!, Rutledge... You're  always on the rec dec.. lets go.. time  for  Ship and country  and all that...

...….......................

  Cat was  followed by  the Angel.  He   watched  with intent , at the  strange , white  confections  and drinks that were being turned out ( with Guards still working on Sno-Cones as well!)

..............

 Will was  with Karl  while they  waited.. he  was  nibbling on goodies   and had a   Blue Beer in his hand.

She looked at Mitch a moment "Duty calls.   I'll be back, try that thin yellow.whatever.  tastes like ahi tuna" she stood up gave him a kiss, then headed to the stage."I didn't bring my guitar but I can improvise a few songs.  how about 'Orinoco flow' to start with?"

Pic on phone I'll post a link when I get home.

  Steele  hands her  the Mic,..its on you  Nikki?... we're  justv winging things tonight.

 .................

 The CAptain   was smiling  as she  stopped for a  drink of a Lime green wine, and some kind of  sugary cake.

………….

 abby  was  dancing with  some  Piltos  from the  Zeus, they were laughing, some of them were  'Zeus  Hopefuls ".

Roy gave a genuine chuckle.  "Pretty sure if you'd won, Shadow would have been recuperating a lot longer."  His voice took on a more serious tone as he said, "You have great reasons to be proud of them both.  I haven't seen Dusk in action, first-hand...but you have.  And I can tell you, plainly, there's a very good chance Admiral Hack would have never made it off Aqra were it not for Shade.  Anyone who wants to say he's not good enough is gonna get an argument from me."

 Lilit  smiles,.. thank  you for that, Roy Spencer..they are both...um.. determined  people..perhaps Shade  more so.. .. from what  Evert said. he was..as humans  say.. a Hand  full?
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 LArry's  head  turned towards  Isobel, his  nostrils    flared as he  took a  deep  whiff  from her., his ehad   turned   90 degrees   as he  eyed  her up.

 The  Snake thing was eating away at its   food box.