Chapter Three (Closure)

[Akirapryde]

After a while being left to their own designs, the party were able to detect that the dropship’s engines resumed their normal operations. As the conversation started to wind down, Alice went to the cabinet and pulled out Lyona’s laptop. “I am sure I saw something that could help us” in her laptop.

As she pulled out Lyona’s laptop, a pair of Kuritian officers walked in to the Medical Bay. “At the request of the Duchess of New Earth, all of you are being moved to new quarters. Please gather your things and follow us.” The man speaking spoke a very basic English. It was clear that he was selected due to his ability communicate in English.

The pair waited for the party to gather up their things and be ready to follow the pair. After the party was ready, the pair led the party to the lift. Using a key card, they activated the lift. One of the officers turned to Eric, “for security reasons, we issue these cards based on an as needed basis. Your group is being issued two cards” he said handing both cards to Eric.

The man continued, “each card is key coded to the card. The card will grant you access to the main level, this one.” He started to explain as the doors closed. “As you saw the main level has the Medical Bay, Lounge and Rec Room. You now have access to the VIP and Officer’s level of the ship.”

The doors opened up on to the officer’s level and the officer led the party out of the lift, “there is a Mess Facility located on this level. If you call ahead, they will try to have your meal ready upon your arrival. You may use the Mess on the main level, however they do not make meals on request. You can find their daily menu on the ship’s mainframe. The Officer’s Mess will deliver to your rooms as well.”

He led the group around the ring that made up this level. In the center of the ring, was the Officer’s Mess and a room that is clearly a large lounge meant for relaxing and reading. He stopped at a pair of doors, “both of these rooms have been assigned to you and your group. Your access cards are designed to open both of these doors. They can also open the doors to the lounge and the Officer’s Mess on this level.”

He opened the door leading to the left room, “there is a connecting door that will join both rooms. The locks must be disengaged on both sides for the door to be opened” he said motioning a large set of solid French Doors along the center well between the two rooms. “For fire protection, there is no cooking allowed in the rooms. Fire detection sensors will pick up open flames.” He walked the group through the open room. “Each room can bed four people and has its own bathroom. Each room has a communication device that you can use to communicate with other rooms. There is also a computer in each room for your convenience. You can find a number of media files and electronic books for your enjoyment.”

He turned back to Eric, “being the understood leader of your group, I was instructed to inform you that the Sho Sho will hold you directly responsible for the actions and conduct of your group. Do you have any questions?”