06-08-2025, 10:20 PM
== For Mala ==
None of the patrons appeared to regard the away team with hostility. However, some of the guests were accompanied by bodyguards with extensive modifications. Some had a panel along the forearm or the base of their palm, which seemed to imply that a blade or small plasma weapon could be extended at will. One had an entire limb replaced by a metal bludgeon that swung heavily at their side. For now, the specific function and firepower of these implanted weapons was purely speculative.
== For All ==
A screen behind the automaton’s featureless face blinked on as Taylor approached. The image of a lovely young Riani smiled back at him.
“Welcome, it’s my honor to serve you. If you’d like, please help yourself to a complimentary cocktail in the lounge. Your suite can be accessed using the central elevator. You will need to carry your key padd with you to access all areas of the hotel. As a reminder: all weapons, including implants, must remain inactive while on the premises. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to make your stay more pleasant.”
The automaton waved a hand toward the elevator doors, which slid open at her command. The digital image that was her face regarded the group placidly.
== For Talion/Velaul ==
As the two officers spotted General Alukh, they caught him observing the team out of the corner of his eye. He turned back to his drink, purposely avoiding eye contact.
None of the patrons appeared to regard the away team with hostility. However, some of the guests were accompanied by bodyguards with extensive modifications. Some had a panel along the forearm or the base of their palm, which seemed to imply that a blade or small plasma weapon could be extended at will. One had an entire limb replaced by a metal bludgeon that swung heavily at their side. For now, the specific function and firepower of these implanted weapons was purely speculative.
== For All ==
A screen behind the automaton’s featureless face blinked on as Taylor approached. The image of a lovely young Riani smiled back at him.
“Welcome, it’s my honor to serve you. If you’d like, please help yourself to a complimentary cocktail in the lounge. Your suite can be accessed using the central elevator. You will need to carry your key padd with you to access all areas of the hotel. As a reminder: all weapons, including implants, must remain inactive while on the premises. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to make your stay more pleasant.”
The automaton waved a hand toward the elevator doors, which slid open at her command. The digital image that was her face regarded the group placidly.
== For Talion/Velaul ==
As the two officers spotted General Alukh, they caught him observing the team out of the corner of his eye. He turned back to his drink, purposely avoiding eye contact.