Cistera looked at him, smiled. “You are most welcome Commander, as are your guests.“ He bowed again. “Then I look forward, to us meeting shortly! I also have several others, under my escort and protection, re the Akademy selections?

Transferred, from the other vessels around us, as part of the selections agreement. I am led to believe that Raptor has been chosen to drop the Kets off at the Satellite orbiting Onica?
However, if you wish I can keep those Kets here, until you are ready to depart?"

“Please bring them with you, we are, aware of the Kets and the current numbers to expect. I would wish for them to be settled aboard Raptor before we embark.”

The main reception area, just off the docking bays, was a blaze of light and activity, as troopers scrambled into position to line the corridor. Cxao moved towards them.

“Realign your positions, leave spaces for Galacia Federa.“ They moved, leaving space enough for one of the Galacia escorts between each of them. The transporter landed. Twice the size of a zimp. The docking bay, fully sealed, air levels stabilized; the hatch on the craft started to open.

Ten troopers, fully armed and wearing distinctive Galacia Federa uniforms, Militia markings, carrying shields. As they passed the Fendiq troopers, one by one, they bowed, slid in beside them.

Commander Filden stepped towards Cxao. He was accompanied by a female in full military dress, with distinctive honor décor. Commander Serenia!

She was, as Nathan had been told, every bit as mesmerisingly beautiful, as you could imagine, a female like her to be. This was indeed an honor. One of the few who had had, the prized Blue Taloine, awarded to her.

A veteran of the Merkan Desert Campaign, renown for her physical prowess? Cxao made it clear, he was truly honored to meet her. Behind them, moving into view, came an entourage of faces.

“Commander Caden.“ “May I present to you.“ He stepped back, as Cistera screamed, followed by Soniette, “La Toyah!” She moved forward, smiled.

“I see, YOU TWO, haven’t changed!“ Tan nudged Fehlise. ‘She’s a Stem morphic!’ La Toyah looked towards them ‘I'm a Biostem series 10'.

She said nothing, just looked at them. they parsed information between them, taking only milliseconds! She stepped back, the other guests moved forward.

Princess Orphea, the Regentia Supreme Commander of the Sucharra.worlds! Imperata Sovereign. (Queen to us.)

Cistera looked at her, noting how much older she looked from the last time they had met.

It should be noted, not in pleasant circumstances. Some trickery and deceit on her part. She bowed, not for one second, taking her eyes off those in front of her. From behind her, she produced 3 Kets.

Glancing at Nathan, their eyes met, fixed on each other. He smiled. “I am proud to present, Princess Ameryst, Princess Sajani & Princess Ornatha, she looked at Cistera briefly then back to Nathan, before adding, in quite a brisk and more than clear tone of voice, so that others could not be mistaken re what she was about to say!

“Of the Royal House of Fendiq and Sucharra!“ Nathan stepped forward, as each of them moved forward to line up! It was NOT the first time they, had met.

The Haphketsut had been furious to discover the deception on Orphea's part, in having Nathan unwillingly a party, to siring her Kets. It created problems with him seeing HIS Kets. When he did, get to see them, they always looked so much bigger!

Cistera turned to Tan. “Ask Becci and Ethan to attend, I would like them, as kin to be representatives ‘Prima Consortia?!”’ Tan nodded, moving away to a coms unit. Princess Orphea moved to one side, opposite La Toyah who was watching Cistera, noting avidly what was going on.

No signs from Cistera of any emotion, at the clear indication, that the Kets were Nathan’s! It could be said that she had adopted the policy, taught to her Kets. No blame on their part, for the indiscretions of their betters.

Ah, the accursed Vendarans. Sdaeke & Majeni, both leaders of the two rival factions, stepped forward. Behind them, but again, in two distinct separate parties, to produce their Kets.

They both bowed! Well sort of! Cistera noted, the begrudged, POLITE acknowledgement, of her status! Once they had completed, their designated necessities, re etiquette.

They moved to one side apart from each other, making it plain they were NOT in way friends! Of course that, did not mean they could escape the inevitable introductions.

The Kets, stepped forward, two at a time, one from each house; to bow and introduce themselves. Cxao their ‘Paternal parent.‘ (father), moved forward to welcome them.

This was, an accepted practice, but that did not stop him from glancing at Cistera and Nathan to gauge their reaction.

They knew, of events, that had brought this babble of Kets about. Conspiracies by the Vendaran females who wanted integration and protection of their offspring at any cost, within Fendiq protection. Kahalla Commander Cxao, suited their purposes. Falling to their deception and trickery.

“This is Meladi and Mawena.“ They moved, to stand with the other Kets, who glared at them. You could sense, hostility.

Whilst Cxao would not, have encouraged such, it was obvious, their female ‘Parentia’, thought otherwise. Cxao beckoned them, as two more Kets stepped forward. “Sadowan & Ortora.“ They bowed, moved to join the others.

Lastly? The two remaining, now moved forward “Cxaornin and Akanrnaje. Cistera liked the smile from Cxaornin as he raised his eyes to hers. There was warmth to it.

Certainly not indicative of the reaction, his female Parentia would have wanted to see displayed by him! La Toyah, had also been watching! Ah a Ket, with a lot of qualities, his race could benefit from. She doubted they would pay heed. Those in control were female.