Commander Wil Ukinix - The Trees
Wil Ukinix
((Outdoor Transporter Pad, Twentieth House Colony, Idrustix))
Wil, in full dress uniform (which some people thought looked too much like Starfleet’s standard uniform and was considered “bland” - that’s why Wil loved it) shimmered into existence having beamed down from the Indy. With him was his First Officer Robin Hopper, Amity’s newly minted Consul and his second cousin (or just “cousin” in Betazoid terms) Envoy Keehani Ukinix, Second Officer and Chief of Amity Operations Nathan Richards, Chief of Security/Tactical and home continental neighbour Lieutenant Bec Iko, and the Vulcan-Betazoid hybrid and FDC staff member Aitas who he’d been through a harrowing experience with on a Klingon Bird of Prey.
He looked forward to chatting to Aitas about that experience. And the whole telepathy thing.
As the others stepped off the pad, he looked around at the buildings nestled amongst the gorgeous sub-tropical forest area of Idrustix that was the Twentieth House colony.
Ukinix: ::To Tri’lea:: Wow, I love what you’ve done with the place.
Of course, Wil had been to the Twentieth House colony before, but it was very brief, to help evacuate the colonists from the threat of a toxic Malon vessel crashing into the planet and destroying the ecology of just about everything (which thankfully didn’t happen).
But since then, it seemed more buildings had been constructed, including the fancy new Federation Embassy building that would soon be headed up by the new Ambassador-- Rivi’s replacement.
The ship carrying the new Ambassador was minutes from arriving, and it was to be a milestone moment for the Federation and the Betazed government. The opening of the Embassy by the Ambassador would officially “relegate” Amity Outpost to a consulate, signifying an expansion of the Federation’s diplomatic mission to the Delta Quadrant.
It was a testament to Rivi’s success as Ambassador. Her legacy would be forever connected to the ambition of the Federation’s permanent footprint in the Delta Quadrant, and solidify Rivi amongst the greats of Ambassadors including Archer, Spock and Troi.
Wil missed Rivi immensely. Her sudden departure for the Alpha Quadrant had been hard on him and he knew it was just as hard on Keehani. The former Ambassador was a permanent ray of sunshine on Amity, and she always made him smile, even when he was feeling down. And for Keehani, Rivi was more than just an Ambassador-- she was Keehani’s mentor, guiding and moulding her from a university graduate to a fully-fledged FDC Chief of Staff. Keehani had told Rivi she would be forever grateful.
But it was time for both Wil and Keehani to spread their wings, and take their own next steps in their careers-- just like Rivi had done herself.
Ariadust: Response
Wil smiled, and offered his friend a hug, celebrating being casual before the formalities begun.
Ukinix: How are ya?
Ariadust: Response
He stood back, as Keehani offered Tri’lea, still technically daughter ascendant to the Ninth House, just as big of a hug.
Keehani: I’ve missed you.
Ariadust: Response
Ukinix: How’s married life treating you?
Ariadust: Response
Keehani clasped her hands in front of her slick black suit with thin white stripes and matching white shirt with black pin stripes (a one-off Nemivi Vex design) unable to contain her elation.
Keehani: Are you excited about the new ambassador? And the new embassy? And the expansion of the diplomatic mission? I am!
oO Nerd. Oo
Ariadust: Response
Keehani turned and gestured towards the other people that were accompanying them.
Keehani: You remember Commander Hopper, Commander Richards, and Commander Iko.
Ariadust/Hopper/Richards/Iko: Response
She gave a warm smile as she turned towards Aitas.
Keehani: And allow me to introduce Second Secretary Aitas, Cultural Affairs. Second Secretary, this is Daughter Tri’lea Ariadust of the Twentieth House, Colony Administrator. Oh, and Daughter Ascendant to the Ninth House ::smiles::.
Aitas/Ariadust: Response
Tenille: =/\= Independence to Commander Richards, the USS Shelby has just dropped out of warp and is inbound. =/\=
Richards: =/\= Response =/\=
Wil turned to the others.
Ukinix: Righto gang--
Keehani: ::promptly cutting off Wil:: I think we should have our Starfleet officers lined up on one side, and Aitas and I as FDC on the other. With you, Tri’lea, in the middle. What do you think, Second Secretary?
Aitas: Response
Ariadust/Hopper/Richards/Iko: Response
Keehani: ::uncharacteristically nervously:: Hmm, no, maybe we should show that the FDC and Starfleet are unified. Should we mix up the lines?
Aitas/Ariadust/Hopper/Richards/Iko: Response
Ukinix: I reckon we just kind of stand here and smile and look good. Because, let’s be honest, ::palms out:: we all do.
Aitas/Ariadust/Hopper/Richards/Iko: Response
Keehani: ::To Wil:: Commander-- ::slight eyeroll, tut-sigh:: this is your new boss. ::pointing between Aitas and herself:: *Our* new boss. We *must* make a good first impression.
Wil giggled at Keehani a little.
Ukinix: ::raising palms to imply calm:: Look, she’s from the same continent as me and Bec. She’ll be ‘right. A little hoity toity, maybe, but still--
Keehani: ::furrowed eyebrow:: Hoi-- what?
Iko/Aitas/Ariadust/Hopper/Richards: Response
Their conversation was interrupted when figures behind them began to materialise on the transporter pad. Wil stood at relaxed attention and placed his hands behind his back, ready to greet the arrivals with a warm smile.
Turnbull: Response
Keehani: ::Stepping forward, genuine smile, offering hand:: Ambassador Turnbull, Consul Ukinix. Welcome to Idrustix. Your new home. It’s wonderful to meet you. How was your trip?
Turnbull: Response
In the meantime, Wil stepped forward to offer a handshake to the purple-uniformed Starfleet officer that had beamed down with the Ambassador-- at the *exact* same time that Keehani had offered a hand to the man.
Ukinix/Keehani: ::simultaneously:: G’day, Commander--/Welcome, Commander--
The cousins/second-cousins momentarily glared at each other.
Nilsen: Response
Turbull: Response
Aitas/Ariadust/Hopper/Iko/Richards: Response
Keehani: ::polite chuckle:: A little misunderstanding. Commander Nilsen is FDC after all. ::Quick glance to Wil::
Ukinix: ::to Keehani:: Yeah, but he is wearing a Starfleet uniform, with pips on it. ::To Lhandon:: Right Commander?
Turnbull/Nilsen/Aitas: Response
Ariadust/Hopper/Richards: Response
Tags/TBC!
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Commander Wil Ukinix
Starfleet attaché and Commanding Officer
Amity Outpost
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