Commodore Taybrim - Flower Festivals
Jamie LeBlanc
((Sannin VII – Kapitol City Flower Festival))
Sannin VII was an unusual planet in that it had a banded ecosphere. The way the planet orbited its star was very regular, and it didn’t have the same amount of change that certain other planets – like Earth for example – had.
There were no seasons on Sannin VII. There was weather, sure. But each area of the planet stayed more or less in a steady equilibrium.
The settled areas were in the temperate band, full of lush forests, rolling meadows full of wildlife and, of course, flowers.
But Sannin VII also had a band of relentless desert where it was so hot that few species could tolerate it. And it had eternal ice caps that were so cold that they gave Andorians pause.
But the temperate band was a little slice of paradise under the curiously pink sky and soft sunlight. And it was the same equilibrium that allowed Sannin VII to become one of the greatest producers of exotic flowers in the Beta Quadrant.
Sal Taybrim found himself leaning against the columns of the Federation Embassy on Sannin VII, enjoying a bracing mug of Tellarite Thenna, a dark bitter tea-like substance, looking for someone to explore the festival with him.
He was pretty sure that Alora was already hip deep in the flowers by now. Sal had slept in late (unlike him, but lovely nonetheless) and he was curious as to who else had lingered.
Taybrim: Ensign Haukea-Willow. You look chipper this morning!
He had worked with Willow, but had never really had the chance to have a personal conversation with her. And, well, now would be a fantastic time.
Willow: ?
Taybrim: No, I don’t have anything planned other than checking out this festival that everyone keeps talking about.
And it was a big festival. Every single vendor in the Kapitol City was festooned with flowers and ready to celebrate.
The view outside the Embassy offered a glimpse of what was to come. Fat garlands of flowers in bright colors set against dark leaves hung in wide swags from the buildings, highlighted by baskets overflowing with exotic flowers and flowing vines, and springs of powdery white plants that gave a sparkling highlight to the sea of colors.
The scent was light and exhilarating, the perfume of a thousand blooms working in harmony.
Vendors added colorful silks to enhance the aesthetic, and absolutely everything was on display, from works of art to handicrafts, liquor and food of every cuisine, oddities and curiosities.
The musicians had not started up yet, but unless every rumor was a lie, by nightfall the streets would be filled with music and twinkling lights and as much adult beverage as one could possibly drink.
Willow: ?
Taybrim: I was about to head out and explore. Would you like to join me?
Willow: ?
Taybrim: Come, let’s see what Kapitol City has to offer!
Willow: ?
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tags/tbc
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OOC – if anyone else would like to join please let me know on Discord!
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Commodore Sal Taybrim
Commanding Officer
~Julian Beck
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