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((SB118 - Main Promenade))
:: From the moment Brek had stepped on the Starbase, he had felt a changed man. Not only was SB118 incomprehensibly huge, it breathed wealth like no other place he had been to. It was also an abundance that bore the Federation stamps of efficiency, style and intense activity. Brek stopped at a balcony and admired the panoramic view with an irrepressible grin, and no care if he looked like a fool. ::
:: He had no doubt that every single life down there had its own struggle, but overall the picture was that of contentment. By contrast, it reminded him of his journey to the Starbase. It had been comfy enough, except that he had started to read the material one of his teachers had given him, upon his departure from the Academy. Most of it had been Terran and Vulcan literature, meant to pacify him, now that he had entered the Diplomatic Corps. The stuff had given him bad dreams at night and doubts during day-time. ::
::This had passed of course. Brek had decided that this alien literature was not his style. Oh, read it all, he would, even if he opened the last volume on his 90th birthday. But he would not allow some antiquated philosophers, from an age where people fought with fake wooden horses and what not, to rule his life! ::
::He was feeling very proud if this resolution when someone coughed behind him. Brek recognised the signs. This is how Terrans - he was making a conscious effort not to call them Hewmons anymore - tried to attract attention in a polite way. Brek turned around and saw a tall black male, looking so official that it was frightening.::
Dakarai: Are you Ensign Brek, the new Diplomatic Aide?
:::: Brek nodded his head, now only concerned with not making a faux-pas.::::
Dakarai: Welcome aboard, from another Aide, Ensign. My name is Dakarai. I was supposed to catch you at customs, but your shuttle was early and I missed you. I've been asked to show you around the Diplomatic facilities, and remind you of your first duties. You will have to meet the Envoy, the XO, CO, CMO and possibly Counsellor. Are you due for an evaluation?
::Brek only managed to look dumbfounded, he had no idea whether this was the case or not.::
Dakarai: Well, you'll receive an appointment if it's the case. Ah, there is also a staff meeting tomorrow at 08.00. Don't be late and write out a complete report for the Envoy, ASAP. Follow me, please.
::Brek obeyed, with the dedication of a Ferengi who had set his mind on achieving ambassadorial status within 10 years.::
Ensign Brek
Diplomatic Aide
Starbase 118
with pnpc Dakarai, Diplomatic aide, SB118
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