Star Trek: Eventide 777

Narrator BOT 18-Dec-21 12:33 AM

The hallway outside of the entrance to the events hall was entirely plain; brightly-light and accented with grey and beige as per Starfleet’s usual style. Beyond the great oak doors, however, lay a different world entirely. Frosted white fronds created arches over a white walkway into where the events hall had been split into different sections. Dark blue ambient light accented the white icy décor, holographic snow scattered down from the high ceiling, and in the background soft orchestral music welcomed everybody in.

Ensign Nolan Swift | MED BOT 18-Dec-21 06:41 PM

Nolan entered with Ughaz. With his casual brown clothes and pink hair, he looked slightly out of place, not only because there was a gigantic Jem’Hadar next to him. However, he didn’t seem to care much. He looked around with big eyes in astonishment and said, “Woah! It’s so pretty!”

Lieutenant Georgia Hill | TAC BOT 18-Dec-21 06:44 PM

Georgia walked into the ball in her dress. The long yet wide skirt flowing freely as she walked with Micheal. She looked at him and smiled softly. "Ready to have some fun, imzadi?" She asked softly, her smile turning into a grin.

Michael Hill BOT 18-Dec-21 06:44 PM

He chuckled a little as he was holding Georgia through her arm. "Sure, dear. Let's have some fun." He himself was wearing a suit, the same suit he was wearing all those years ago at their wedding. He thought it would be a good compliment to Georgia's dress, and he for sure was right. "Let's go." He said as they made their way onto the ballroom floor.

Ensign Nova Wynters | SEC BOT 18-Dec-21 06:44 PM

Nova entered the hall, her white dress flowing to just above the floor, reflecting the blue light of the room. As she walked to the bar she stayed off to the side. She was't a socialising person but had come to the ball. After all she told Streelan she would go.

Lieutenant Samantha Voxellus | SEC BOT 18-Dec-21 06:48 PM

Sam made her way down to the ball and walked through the entrance. She was wearing a long, red dress that fit snugly around her body. She didn't like dresses that were overly wide or long. It was impractical. For now however, she simply went on over to the bar. What else was she going to do this night?

Commander Floyd Styre | CMD BOT 18-Dec-21 06:51 PM

Styre walked through the entrance, he eyed the holographic snow, the other officers, and the decor. He was obviously out of place; awkward and clueless as what to do next. He walked towards the left dining seating.

Lt. JG. Wheatley Pendleton | ENG BOT 18-Dec-21 06:51 PM

He made his way in and was immediately in awe with everything around, looking like a child during Christmas night. It was so wonderful to be astonished by even the smallest things, and he was no exception for that. After a few seconds of staring around, Wheatley quickly snapped back into reality and adjusted his blue tie. Now.... Where should he go?

L1 | CIV BOT 18-Dec-21 06:54 PM

Quietly entering L1 gazed across the view of the ballroom. "How exquisite of a place. It is truly a wonder how they can afford to do so much." L1 wondered out loud as she explored going from area to area. She wasn't wearing anything fancy even though it was requested. Mostly because of the fact the jumpsuit she was in was the only set of clothes she had. When in her room she was tempted to use the ones offered, but without express permission from others it was hard written not to steal from the people she worked for and lived with. For now however she made her way to the lounge and waited for others to arrive silently still thinking back to what little she remembered curious if they were able to find anything in the corrupted mess that was her drives.

Captain Logan Clarke | CMD BOT 18-Dec-21 06:58 PM

Wearing a suit and bow tie, Logan stepped into the entrance and was instantly taken aback by the scale and the grandeur of it all, both Aleto and Ops had really outdone themselves on this. He adjusted his cuffs while walking further in, saying hello to as many people as possible ~~while also on a lookout for Styre.~~

Lieutenant Louisa Maria Lucero | SEC BOT 18-Dec-21 06:59 PM

It was quite the beautiful setting, much colder than what she was used to in past winters, being in either the warm climate of her home where snow was rare or just an artificial holodeck. Louisa was dressed in a finely tailored black three-piece suit with no tie and a nice pair of flats that she chose out of a replicator selection, she didn't feel like wearing a dress to the occasion of a winter ball, at least not without a date who would compliment whatever she was wearing, which she did not have at the moment. Either way, it was time for some fun and to relax a bit from her duty.

Erwin Müller | CIV BOT 18-Dec-21 07:00 PM

He entered in his cargo ship crewman's jumpsuit, he did manage to find the time to at least clean up the boots so they weren't scuffed and the thick cloth jacket with the patch had been switched out for a nice leather jacket that looked brand new with the same patch on the shoulder, though this one also had 'Capt." Italicized below the name "Annemarie" as if this was a jacket meant for more formal meetings, even if the jacket and jumpsuit wasn't actually formal. He had cleaned up the week old beard on his face so it was nice and neat even though it was still a little scruffy, his scar still ran through the beard but otherwise he looked the same, he was still the same short, bulldog like frame, muscular frame, thick neck. He looked around awkwardly, not knowing where to go or who to talk to, he moved towards the ice bar

Ensign Rahim Almasi | SEC BOT 18-Dec-21 07:35 PM

Rahim smoothed the edge of his blazer as he entered the hall. He scanned the area silently as he buttoned the jacket and made his way through, taking mental notes of each person there. Thankfully he wasn't picking up on any other feelings, and the place had been radiating with excitement for days. It was a nice change from the usual emotions that swirled around here and there.

Lt. JG. Ava Lopez | SCI BOT 18-Dec-21 07:38 PM

Ava walked in, Austin and Jasmine at her side. “Let’s talk about Styre later. I wanna enjoy this.” She hooked her arm into Austin’s and grinned. Her eyes glittered with excitement as she marveled at the wonderful decor. “Wow, look what they’ve done to the place!” She laughed lightheartedly. “This is amazing!”

Lieutenant Austin Whidbey | SEC BOT 18-Dec-21 07:42 PM

He looked around. "Yeah this place is super beautiful. Operations must've had a time putting this all together." He held her arm with his showing a smile to the world. Being here with her felt right. "Where do you want to start."

Lt. JG. Ava Lopez | SCI BOT 18-Dec-21 07:43 PM

“Jasmine, your parents will be on the dancefloor, won’t they?” Secretly, she wanted to spend some time alone with Austin, but she’d come here with Jasmine and didn’t want to just discard her now.

Jasmine Hill | NPC BOT 18-Dec-21 07:46 PM

She looked around and rubbed her arm a little. "Yeah probably." She seemed kind of nervous. She was probably the youngest one on the ball, and she didn't really know what to do here.

Lt. JG. Ava Lopez | SCI BOT 18-Dec-21 07:48 PM

“Okay, let’s head there, then.” She gave her a reassuring smile. “Hey, there’s no need to worry, Jasmine. You look amazing and there’ll be free food!”

Jasmine Hill | NPC BOT 18-Dec-21 07:49 PM

"True, I suppose." She smiled softly and made her way to the dancefloor, sticking to Ava's side.

Lt. JG. Ava Lopez | SCI BOT 18-Dec-21 07:50 PM

Ava took another glance at Austin, losing herself in his eyes for a second before finally heading to the #ballroom-floor with him and Jasmine.

Lt. Cdr. Vialara Dreaxa | MED BOT 18-Dec-21 07:58 PM

Eventually, Vialara joined the others who had made their way to the events hall. She was wearing a long light blue dress that she had found on the promenade earlier in the week. She made her way across the entrance way, looking around in shock at the area. "Wow, the commodore wasn't kidding... They really have outdone themselves."

Lieutenant Jihlala Naan | MED BOT 18-Dec-21 08:04 PM

Jihlala gave a low whistle as she entered, already impressed just by the extravagant entrance decorations that chilled the room in opulent crystals, blues and whites. Tucking an elegantly coifed, red curl behind her ear, she carded her fingers through some of the light blue flower arrangements as she walked through the threshold of the hall and into the main entrance. Lifting up the edges of her velvet cobalt gown, she began the descent down to where the rest of the officers were, her white, strappy heels exposed as she took a careful step at a time, suddenly wishing there was a railing.

Ensign Emin Jessil | SEC BOT 18-Dec-21 08:08 PM

She stepped through the entrance, wearing a pretty pink off the shoulder dress that reached the floor landing in perfect folds around her legs. She wore a gold necklace with shoes to match and her hair was artfully pinned to the side so her gold Bajoran earring was visible.

Ensign Jack McLellan | CMD BOT 18-Dec-21 08:11 PM

[D] He entered the ball just barely after Jes. He was dressed in a leather jacket and pair of khaki pants. He walked over to Jes. "Hello."

Ensign Emin Jessil | SEC BOT 18-Dec-21 08:14 PM

She looked back and smiled whilst giving him an excited little wave. "Ello Jack! You look nice, you excited for the party?" She looked toward the ballroom with excitement.

Ensign Jack McLellan | CMD BOT 18-Dec-21 08:19 PM

He smiled excited to go in. "Yeah this is going to be super fun! You look amazing, I almost feel a bit under dressed."

Ensign Emin Jessil | SEC BOT 18-Dec-21 08:20 PM

"I'm sure your fine." She shook her head. "Anyway, let's go to the dining area first. I'm kind of hungry anyway. Unless you want to go somewhere else?"

Ensign Jack McLellan | CMD BOT 18-Dec-21 08:25 PM

He rubbed his stomach. He had neglected to eat earlier. "Sure, I could eat."

Ensign Emin Jessil | SEC BOT 18-Dec-21 08:25 PM

She nods and they make their way to #dining-area-right .

Ensign Jack McLellan | CMD BOT 18-Dec-21 08:26 PM

He followed.

Ensign Rahim Almasi | SEC BOT 18-Dec-21 09:44 PM

Rahim had paused to examine some of the decorations, lifting his hand up but not touching them. He glanced at the others entering and noticed one of them struggling a little. May as well attempt to be a gentleman, right? He adjusted his blazer again before making his way to the Orion woman, offering her an arm. "Looks like you could use a bit of help."

Lieutenant Ughaz'udan | TAC BOT 18-Dec-21 10:11 PM

Nolan entered with Ughaz. With his casual brown clothes and pink hair, he looked slightly out of place, not only because there was a gigantic Jem’Hadar next to him. However, he didn’t seem to care much. He looked around with big eyes in astonishment and said, “Woah! It’s so pretty!”

@Ensign Nolan Swift | MED (@peachfuzz) - jump Ughaz'udan was not much one for winter. He'd had to wade through snow several feet deep once, but no, never again. He hated feeling cold round his feet. That being said this was somehow... different. Pleasant. Inoffensive to use a harsher term. "Indeed." He replied. It felt right to say so. "Where would you like to visit first?"

Lieutenant Jihlala Naan | MED BOT 18-Dec-21 10:14 PM

Looking up from her precarious steps downwards having heard his offer to help, Jihlala took gaze to a shorter, dark-haired male- a Human, before giving him a bright smile that was accentuated by bright, golden gloss. She wasn't sure she'd seen him before, her post on the Starbase fairly new all things considered, but she had a feeling she would very shortly. "Well ain't you just a proper gentleman~" She cooed before slipping a svelte hand against his forearm, happily taking the assistance. "Uniform heels and show heels really ain't the same caliber, y'know."

Ensign Rahim Almasi | SEC BOT 18-Dec-21 10:31 PM

He simply quirked an eyebrow in response to being called a gentleman, allowing her to hold his arm. "I can't say I'm familiar with the difference. They tend to come off fairly quickly around me." He said with a chuckle and guided her slowly down the steps. Quite a fun way to end his first few weeks on a space station, and at least the woman he was helping down the steps seemed to have charm.

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Lt. Cdr. Marcus Corvus | MED BOT 18-Dec-21 10:37 PM

[D] Marcus entered the hall looking quite dapper in his suit. He adjusted his tie and bit and looked around at the decor. Hanna said she'd be along shortly and to go on without her, so he had headed over after getting assurance that he'd get at least a dance out of her. He had put on his best suit and put his hair up in a long pony tail just for the occasion.

Lieutenant Jihlala Naan | MED BOT 18-Dec-21 10:47 PM

The sputter of laughter that left her lips was near immediate. Any sense of ladylike decorum was lost on her as she gave a quick snort, followed in short order by a quick-lived cackle. Oh god, this dude was en pointe with the sharpest of wit, and she could dig it. Finally, someone with a sense of humor. "That right? Maybe I'll spin you for a loop and see how you like them on, yeah?" She responded just as cooly, letting him guide her down the rest of the stairs and into the #ice-bar.

Serri Taf | NPC BOT 18-Dec-21 11:13 PM

She hurried over to the entrance with a dark green dress made of Andorian silk that fell down to the floor in perfect folds. Her hair was in a gorgeous red brown updo.

Lt. JG. Streelan | SCI BOT 18-Dec-21 11:15 PM

[D]Streelan hoped he looked pretty good in his sharp blue suit and tie - couldn't show up with a lovely green lady like Serri without looking good himself, could he! Now that'd have been a shame. Speaking of Serri the Orion herself was simply enchanting in that dark green dress (green on green works, don't knock it till you try it); he trotted over and offered her his arm. "Milady. How goes your day? I trust it hasn't been too stressful...?"

Serri Taf | NPC BOT 18-Dec-21 11:18 PM

She smiles brightly. "Nope, it's been fine. How was your day?" She asked curiously.

Lt. JG. Streelan | SCI BOT 18-Dec-21 11:21 PM

"Exciting enough." Streelan laughed. "Though more exciting was the thought of attending this night with you. How good are you at dancing, if I may ask?"

Serri Taf | NPC BOT 18-Dec-21 11:22 PM

"I'm pretty agile, I'd say I'm pretty good." She says thoughtfully.

Lt. JG. Streelan | SCI BOT 18-Dec-21 11:25 PM

"Really! I look forward to it," Smiling he led her into the winter wonderland that was their dance venue in all its snowy, powdery white glory, bound for the #ballroom-floor.

Ensign Nolan Swift | MED BOT 19-Dec-21 12:12 PM

Ughaz'udan was not much one for winter. He'd had to wade through snow several feet deep once, but no, never again. He hated feeling cold round his feet. That being said this was somehow... different. Pleasant. Inoffensive to use a harsher term. "Indeed." He replied. It felt right to say so. "Where would you like to visit first?"

@Lieutenant Ughaz'udan | TAC (@Lieutenant Ughaz’udan) - jump “Would you like to grab a drink?” Nolan smiled. “I’m not one for alcohol, but I can’t say no to an alcohol free cocktail.”

Lieutenant Ughaz'udan | TAC BOT 19-Dec-21 12:15 PM

"I would be pleased to." He remarked, after which he began to walk towards the #bar-seating in silence. He must have cut quite a figure as he moved through the crowd, because some did pause and turn to stare at him as he shifted past them. Hey, a scaly giant dinosaur thing in a suit tends to have that effect on people, right?

Lt. Cdr. Hanna Stone | TAC BOT 20-Dec-21 01:26 AM

The quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner, further defined as the quality of being pleasingly ingenious and simple. These were in which the qualities that Hanna had hoped to instil in herself with every selection she had made in her preparations. She slightly adjusted the front of her dress as she stepped down the stairs, mindful to have one hand on the railing to prevent her taking a tumble in her heels. They weren't high as she had taken into consideration Marcus's own height and only been a few inches higher than his shoulder, she selected a pair of heels that would allow her to look him in the eyes and even rest her cheek against his shoulder more comfortably without him having to squat a little. She had put her hair in simple curls, held back with some beautiful gems that were clipped in, knowing that it was both his and her preference not to wear extravagant things, but rather accentuate the natural beauty of what originally was given to them. Her eyes wandered over the few who remained in the entrance, looking for her man that she could pick out in any crowd. Because he was hers, just as she was his.

Lt. Cdr. Marcus Corvus | MED BOT 20-Dec-21 01:35 AM

He saw her glide down the stairs, and his mouthwent immediately dry when he gazed upon her beauty. He walked over to her with measured strides, adjusting his tie since it felt much more constricting now that he saw her. He caught her eye as he walked up to her. "You look...I don't have the words."

Lt. Cdr. Hanna Stone | TAC BOT 20-Dec-21 01:38 AM

Her eyelashes fluttered a little as she looked up at him, offering him a hand as she waited on the stair, giving her a little more height to look him in the eyes, "I think you look amazing Marcus. So cleaned up and handsome."

Lt. Cdr. Marcus Corvus | MED BOT 20-Dec-21 01:54 AM

He took her hand and pulled her into an embrace. "You're divine. You look as amazing as the day I met you."

Lt. Cdr. Hanna Stone | TAC BOT 20-Dec-21 01:56 AM

Her arms looped over his shoulders gently as she rested her cheek against his carefully, "I know. You should see yourself though. I think we make an amazing couple, the hottest around."

Lt. Cdr. Marcus Corvus | MED BOT 20-Dec-21 01:59 AM

"Damn right we do. You think your ankle can handle a dance? I'll do most of the heavy lifting."

Lt. Cdr. Hanna Stone | TAC BOT 20-Dec-21 02:00 AM

She smiled as she leaned back to properly walk down the steps to his side, "I would be honoured to have a dance with you."

Lt. Cdr. Marcus Corvus | MED BOT 20-Dec-21 02:01 AM

He took her arm in his and lead her to the dance floor.

Lt. Cdr. Hanna Stone | TAC BOT 20-Dec-21 02:01 AM

She followed his guidance.

Lt. JG. Wheatley Pendleton | ENG BOT 20-Dec-21 03:54 AM

Wheatley was still at the entrance, sadly looking at the doors as if he was waiting for someone.

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 20-Dec-21 06:09 AM

Laughing Kh'reyah all but dragged Sam through the crowd and out the door into the hallway.

Lieutenant Samantha Voxellus | SEC BOT 20-Dec-21 06:11 AM

And she just went along with it, chuckling softly as she got guided away from the ball.

Lt. JG. Wheatley Pendleton | ENG BOT 20-Dec-21 06:53 AM

Wheatley, saddened by the fact that his friend didn't come to the ball and he was all alone, just sighed a little and made his way to the #ballroom-floor.

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Ensign Hopper Bierstadt | ENG BOT 20-Dec-21 01:13 PM

Hop came into the event hall like cinderella: fashionably late. She had been debating not coming at all. The last time she'd attended the fleet ball was as a cadet, on track to finishing her education and graduating as a design engineer. Now she felt very out of place, and hoped nobody would notice her coming in. Her wheelchair rolled behind her on an electric tether which she'd rigged up for when she wanted to walk longer distances (though she technically wasn't supposed to do that)

She stopped to look around, and was tempted to park her chair by the boat racks, which were mostly empty of coats. She chose not to, knowing she'd better keep it nearby. The room was huge and made her feel very small. She slunk off to left, following her nose to where she could smell stuffing. Eating was definitely something she could do without feeling insecure.

Lt. Cdr. Vialara Dreaxa | MED BOT 21-Dec-21 07:48 PM

She stepped out of the lounge, heading towards the entrance with a rather upset look on her face, it had turned out this ball was more of a let down than anything. She stopped briefly to say farewell to a few of the remaining officers before she made her way towards the entrance.

Commodore Aleto Treville | CMD BOT 21-Dec-21 08:02 PM

It was well past midnight now. Most people had filtered out of the events hall and here and there things were being cleared away; cutlery and plates gone but décor remaining at the tables to ensure that it wasn't too dull for those who remained, chatting into the night. The ballroom floor was sparsely occupied and the bandstand was the same, their earlier group which could have rivalled a small orchestra now being made up of only a few dedicated musicians who remained. Things were starting to wind down and because of this it was surprising to see someone only now approaching through the arched entryway of the events hall; dress gently hitched up from the ground by both hands so it didn't trail, and heels clicking off of the polished flooring as she trotted forwards at a pace which must have been well-practiced considering how she wasn't wearing the normal flat soles of the uniform boots. The new arrival came to a direct halt in front of the person who was just leaving, not taking the time to take in her appearance but immediately clocking the forlorn look and the way her head was lowered. "You're leaving?" She enquired, all but blocking the woman's path (not intentionally, but solely so they could talk). Seemingly a little out of breath from what must have been a jog here, her next words were interspersed with an attempt to catch her breath but also a laugh in between. "I didn't expect you to leave so early, Lieutenant Commander. You're so- lively- I'd have thought you to be the sort to stay well into the early hours."

Lt. Cdr. Vialara Dreaxa | MED BOT 21-Dec-21 08:19 PM

"Commodore- I..." Vialara's rather somber look seemed to improve massively just at the sight of Aleto arriving, the frown in her face turning to a smile, before a rather bright blush appeared upon her face at the sight of the commodore looking so... Lovely. "I didn't expect you to turn up, it was already getting kind of late, most people have left I'm afraid... You look- Wow. I love the outfit." She said, almost stuttering her words as she did so, having come to a complete halt infront of the woman. "I was planning on heading back, but now you're here I couldn't leave you by yourself with such little people to talk to-" She cut herself off from her ramble, clearly embarrassed at being caught by the commodore. "Come on, there's plenty of free seats available."

Commodore Aleto Treville | CMD BOT 21-Dec-21 09:19 PM

Dreaxa's comments had been more of a sudden flurry than anything else and it was almost difficult to keep up, offering a quick "oh, this old thing?" at the mention of her outfit before she tried to catch up with the rest of what the doctor was saying. She couldn't do much other than stand there with both eyebrows raised as she waited for the other woman to take a breath. At the mention of 'come on' there wasn't a hint of hesitance when it came to complying, easily falling into step alongside the doctor once she had turned to head back into the events hall as opposed to leaving it. "I'm truly sorry that I didn't manage to show up until now. Well, I had been here from the start, but in typical fashion everything seemed to happen at once. We had a clear risk assessment but for some reason one of the chandeliers we were using then flagged up so we had to take it down. I then had to console the crewman who had put the chandelier up. The Klingons called to discuss their involvement in PACT and asked for me directly, one of the operational officers took unwell so I ended up volunteering to cover the end of their shift -- they're already running a skeleton crew up there, it wouldn't have been fair to leave them alone... I know that'll seem like a group of rather poor excuses," she commented, glancing upwards to Vialara by her side, "but unfortunately, it's just what happens here. I truly am sorry, though. I hope it doesn't seem like I wasn't interested."

Ensign Nolan Swift | MED BOT 21-Dec-21 09:42 PM

Nolan made his way back to the lift, past the fleeting crowd. He wasn’t the only one leaving. He yawned and blinked and thought about how much he was looking forward to meeting Ughaz again. What an unusual friendship…

Lt. Cdr. Vialara Dreaxa | MED BOT 21-Dec-21 10:10 PM

She smiled sheepishly and moved to slide in alongside the Commodore. "Don't worry, we've all had a wonderful night regardless. I'm sure your not being here hasn't been too bad. What's important is you managed to turn up in the end." She gave the commodore a reassuring smile as she headed towards the #dining-area-left. "I think this side is quiet now. Not many people left over here. We can sit here and have a quiet chat."

Lt. JG. Ava Lopez | SCI BOT 21-Dec-21 11:37 PM

Ava smiled tiredly and slipped her hand into Austin’s. Still gloved, but it was nice nevertheless. Just the feeling of having him next to her was already nice. As they walked through the holographic snow and past the winter decorations, Ava thought about how she did not want to let go of Austin’s hand. In fact, she was not in the mood to do without his presence at all. “Hey, Austin?” She looked over to catch his eyes.

Lieutenant Austin Whidbey | SEC BOT 21-Dec-21 11:39 PM

He held her hand and allowed all of his worries to slip away in her presence. He never wanted to allow this date to end and wanted to be with her as long as possible. He matched her eyes. "Yeah, Ava?"

Lt. JG. Ava Lopez | SCI BOT 21-Dec-21 11:43 PM

“You know those chocolate chip cookies with the soft dough that are only on the replicator menu in senior officer’s quarters?” A sly smile slit her lips and her eyes glittered like her septum piercing in the blueish light.

Lieutenant Austin Whidbey | SEC BOT 21-Dec-21 11:45 PM

He smiled clamoring at the chance to extend the date. "Oh yes, they are quite delicious. Would you like some."

Captain Logan Clarke | CMD BOT 21-Dec-21 11:46 PM

Logan and Styre walked past Ava and Austin, Logan gave them a little wave as they walked out.

Lt. JG. Ava Lopez | SCI BOT 21-Dec-21 11:47 PM

Ava turned her head for a second to grin at Styre and Clarke and give them a small wave before returning to Austin. “In fact, I am craving some,” she said. Her intent was more than obvious.

Lieutenant Austin Whidbey | SEC BOT 21-Dec-21 11:50 PM

He smirked at her and gave her an excited look. "Well why don't we go get some." He caught her intent but he did not mind. He began walking with her to the lifts still holding her gloved hand.

Commander Floyd Styre | CMD BOT 21-Dec-21 11:50 PM

Styre eyed both Ava and Austin as he walked beside Clarke.

Lt. JG. Ava Lopez | SCI BOT 21-Dec-21 11:53 PM

Ava entered the lift with Austin, a smile on her lips.