Log:Waywards: Grand Opening - ILM

ILM opens on Chandrila with a Grand Opening Party that makes the Holonews

OOC Date: November 6, 2015 (Optional)
Location: ILM Facility - Chandrila
Participants: Waywards, Qadira_Suuryet, Ax, Nerys Greystorm, Lahni, Jax Greystorm, Sesti Greystorm, Tamrae, Elrych Cometburn, Vhe Tenara, Mandl, Aryn Cole, Wrrlryyhn, Grak'nar, Dyannah Nerus, Umokro, and sorry if I missed anyone, this was a huge scene.

°°°< ILM Facility Interior - Chandrila >°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø The front door of this large hangar opens on the street, with a decorative sign reading Industrial Lightspeed Mechanical (ILM). Small print beneath says "Freighters, Capital Ships, Fighters - Mods and Repairs". The building itself has been built to Chandrilan architectural standards visually, and with the best security and architectural stability practices.

Inside it opens into a large hangar-like structure, big enough to house multiple ships being worked on all at once. Just by the front door, there's a bit of office space alongside a door leading to another room. Often music play by the office space, though it never quite hides the sounds of ships, equipment, droids and workers doing their thing.

There are slips for each ship along one long wall, each set up with the appropriate hoists, computers, power connections and disposal chutes to allow for working on ships, or other projects, with ease. Each slip has been set up with state of the art research and ship modification equipment. Where that equipment is too expensive for multiple units, it has been set up to be portable and moved from slip to slip. These slips take advantage of the same modular setup that has been put in place at the starport.

The center of the hangar is a huge open space, markings on the ground, for ships to taxi to their slips. The other side of the room is made up of storage for parts and equipment to be used. At the back, there's a large bay door for the ships to enter from the landing pad.

There are currently 34 people in this area. °°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°°ø°°°°< 2 --Galactic Calendar-- Web: www.swaoa-mush.com/wiki/Category:Calendar It is now Natunda the 20th, in the month of Kelona and year of 1161.

The big hangar that is Industrial Lightspeed Mechanical (ILM for short) has been decorated and set up for a party. There are a few droids on guard around the place, as usual. Most of the work essentials have been moved out of the way to allow room for the party. There is a very very very old Rose Speederbike on display. There's also a very sleek looking fighter that doesn't match the lines of any of the more well known types. Both might lead one to suspect that the proprieter and master engineer here is very good at what she does.

Small tables have been set up for standing, nibbling on finger foods, and drinking. There is a very well stocked bar at both sides with a lot of options for everyone's palate, including Blossom Wine. Alongside the bar, a buffet with foods for all tastes and a very wide variety of species, to accomodate hopefully as many sentients as possible.

There are a couple locations with seating, one on each side near to the buffet. The middle of the hangar has been set up as a dance floor, with the Rose Speeder and the Wraith right in the middle all on display. The lighting around the edges is enough to see easily, so there's no need to guess what food is being selected or anything but it's been very carefully designed so that the dance floor is darker, except for the disco lights that move along with the techno-electropunk music that plays. Those in the know may identify occasionally a piece by the incredibly reclusive DJ Qad.

Meanwhile near the door, Kadi is greeting guests as they arrive. She has actually dressed for the occasion.

Domino arrives on time, dressed perhaps not in the most formal attire but something other than her once common bubble-gum goth look. In tow a step or two behind her is Umo. Domino offers a broad, warm smile, "Hi Kadi." She looks past the hostess and looks over the set up allowing a low slow whistle, "Congratulations on your new place. Oooh, and on that jumpsuit. No surprise you look STUNNING." She gestures to Umokro, "This Umokro, he's one of mine with Black Diamond. I figured nothing like a Kadi party to introduce him around. I hope that's ok?"

Lahni has been on-site for a few hours - directing the caterers on where to set up, helping the band get their equipment into place, making sure the lighting was just-so... And when she was satisfied, the Omwati woman disappears into the back of the facility - to freshen up and change in one of the 'freshers. She returns in a simple, silver dress that flows with her movement, and catches the light in subtle flashes. She stops near the door, reaching out to place a hand on Qadira's shoulder with a warm and encouraging smile. "I think things should go just fine tonight without us having to micromanage it. But if anything comes up - I'll take care of it, so you can focus on the guests." And building those contracts and connections for the business.

~ A pair of small children, likely near three years of age and looking about the hangar while standing near their dad. The little girl is dressed in a green jumpsuit to match her mommy while the little boy is wearing black pants, a white shirt, and a black vest, just like his daddy. Their red hair and pale complexion and extremely light colored eyes give way that they're not entirely human. The twins are being watched at the moment by their Echani father and Kadi's husband. "Remember," Ax says to the children. "Behave or you don't get to stay up." The children look to Ax, and the little boy, Whyren, just nods. Meanwhile, Blossom, Ax's daughter just gives a mischevious smile. Yep, she was trouble.

Ax, with the twins in tow, is greeting the people coming in, smiles and handshakes around. "Welcome. Thanks for coming," he tells everyone that arrives. Blossom mimics her father, but it sounds more like "Will-co. Danks." Meanwhile, Whyren just plays the typical shy little guy and tries to hide his pudgy self behind his father's leg. ~

Umokro follows Dom looking around peering at this and that and all of the things. Hes not formal but does wear something more appropriate for a party than his combat best. When he's introduced he gives a small nod in greeting. "A pleasure to meet ya." Umo says holding out his hand.

Knowing a good ship's engineer can make a woman's life much easier, especially if said woman gets her ship into risky situations. Long a fan of Kadi and her magic mechanical prowess, Dyannah is content to see her opening shop on Chandrila. She inserts herself into the line of people waiting to congratulate her, "Don't you look ravishing?" Gesturing to the shop, "It's a marvel. I'm so happy to see you launching into business here. It's been quite a road, hasn't it?" Turning back, the Zeltron offers her a wide-armed hug, grinning at Ax. Mandl sways triumphantly in with Wrrl on their arm, the... reflectively-dressed Bith sporting instead a massive cowboy hat where their helmet would be. (They're experimenting with options.) Eyeing the crowd, they observe to the towering Wookiee: "Ahm, yes-- persons' idea of _industrial chic_ is-- well. Mandl would not survey or prospect in an evening-gown unless it were kevlar!" Wasaka probably floats harmlessly nearby?

Elrych was just arriving, the dark green hood of his cloak up over his head. The line moves steady enough and the Jedi patiently waits his turn, arms folded inside the columious sleeves of his cloak.

"Looks like a good party, good spread..." Elrych says in a more reserved tone, nodding ot Kadi as he makes he way past, avoiding any real compliment or smart remark like he's generally known for. "Looks like a proper place to do buisness." The old Speeder catches his eyes though, causing him to lean over to gaze at it more fully. "Well hello there."

Of course Ax gets a nod, a wink and a click of his tongue given to the children before he's off on his oogling date with said speeder.

The hand on her shoulder has Kadi's attention and she turns a bit to listen to Lahni. "Sure, thank you," she says. "But make sure you have some fun too, right?" There's a smile for some locals coming in to check out the party, since she did invite most of the nearby businesses and residences, on purpose.

"Hi Domino," Kadi greets, with a smile. "Welcome to ILM. And oh - of course that's okay. Always good to meet everyone, right?" She turns to Umokro, holding her hand out to him with a smile. "Nice to meet you too, Umokro. I'm Kadi. Welcome to ILM. Have you been working long with Domino?"

Nerys was, perhaps, not the first person to have arrived for the festivities, but it was certainly not because she was ignoring the urgings of her entourage. And by entourage she meant the rolling BB droid who had been polished up to a brilliant shine, and the smol ID10 who floated after them, "Yes, I'm sure she'll let you have a beer, Belate," was Nerys' partially distracted commentary as they dipped inside. She was soon a party of one, as Bitty zoomed off towards the Phantom fighter and Belate rolled off to zoom around the perimeter, no doubt looking for any of his friends who might be in attendance. Nerys, in keeping with the party theme, had chosen a simple, black, floor length dress, the top cut close,sleeveless, the skirts long and flowing. The entirety of the dress was adorned with floral appliques.

Domino smiles and fingerwaves towards Ax but, the children do effectively act like Domino repellant and she leaves him and the minis to play host bpausing to admiring the fancy new facility, "Kadi's the best engineer in all the systems. Hands down." she informs Umo, leaving him to answer Kadi's question.

Wearing the asymmetrical style that Sesti has been favoring in her formal wear of late, the dark teal sparkle of the dress against the tan colored skin and black tattoos makes a minor statement. She's on the arm of her husband, in his gray and blue robes, and a pace to the side of them another Zabrak, a young woman, enters with them, also wearing a short but flowy dress. Zaya can't seem to wait to get free of the 'old fogies', and as soon as they enter, she makes her way towards the blinking lights of the dance floor, while Sesti urges Jax first towards Kadi to make their greetings. If she can find Kadi in this gathering.

Umokro smiles at Kadi. "No just about a week now I think. Maybe less than that, time flies when having fun right?" He says with a smile and a tap of his chin. "Best engineer in all the systems that's quite the high praise. I'm just a doc as it were." Umo shrugs laughing. "But we all have our part to play yes?

Kadi promptly returns Dyannah's hug with a smile. "thank you. Thank you. Glad you're here to join in the party," she says. "Watch out for Blossom and Whyren, they may mob you." Hugs always gladly accepted here. Dom and Umo get a grin. "Thank you, Dom - you are very kind," she says with a bit of a laugh.

Mandl, good to see you! I'm glad you are not late for this party." There's definite mischief on her face with that, as perhaps there may be a secret joke in it. "Mr. Cometburn, hi, thank you for coming. Please do enjoy the party. I'm glad you made it," Kadi says. Yes, that Rose speeder is an antique.

"Oh, don't worry, I will," Lahni promises with a quiet laugh. She gives Qadira's shoulder a squeeze, then sweeps away, moving towards Ax, and the pair of young children. "You know - I had two of the fruit tarts put aside for the pair of you," she tells the children. "For your mom and dad to give to you later. Should I get you both some juice? They have some of the bubbly meiloorun juice, I think." And she could pick up a glass of the blossom wine while she's at it.

Wrrlryyhn moves a little awkwardly beside Mandl, being well outshined by the Bith's reflective get-up. Her own 'attire' seems far more understated, wearing an emerald green shawl at her shoulders. A number of gears and washers -have- been entwined into her braids, perhaps a nod to the event's nature. She warbles and chortles faintly at the Bith. "I could not even wear an evening gown," Wasaka, as always, is affixed to a woven belt at the Wookiee's waist.

J9 Worker Drone - 15329 repeats after Wrrlryyhn, "I could not even wear an evening gown,"

~ Whyren's a little overwhelmed by the people gathered and tugs on his father's pants leg until Ax picks him up. The little guy buries his face in Ax's shoulder. Blossom on the other hand just decides to pirouette around the place, staying close to Ax, but obviously not bashful like her twin brother. "She keeps me flying, and that says a lot," Ax says over by Domino and Umokru. With Ax addressing Domino, Blossom takes that as a queue that it's ok to run over and tackle-hug Domino's leg, giggling the whole time. He looks about the place, grinning, before turning back to his wife. "Nice little turnout, and it's still early yet."

Then, Ax spots his daughter harrassing Domino. "Blossom, we talked about this. No assaulting the guests," he says in as stern a voice as he can muster without sounding mean, and trying to stifle a laugh. ~

Mandl ripostes, "Hush, you are perfectly aesthetically appreciable-- do you wish to meet Kadi and Ax? They gave Mandl Dr. B'rot's first job on Nar Shaddaa, what feels like two lifetimes ago." They _ooh,_ reflexively, at the presence of a dancefloor! But first they urge Wrrl over to host-and-hostess, greeting familiar faces along the way. So many familiar faces!

Nerys, who had come into the line in a meandering sort of way, offered a smile and a hello to each of those she knew in turn, though she kept a keen eye on her two errant droids. Bitty, who had plunked herself down on the 'hood' of the Phantom, and Belate who...well, better not to ask where he was. She happened to catch Wrrlryyhn's comment, keen ears picking up on the translation, "You look quite beautiful regardless. Your beadwork is wonderful." And then Mandl was whirling away his guest, and Nerys was also on her way.

"Nerys, you look smashing, and welcome. I don't mind if Belate has a beer if you don't. I'm not his mother or his keeper. Good to see you. Welcome to the party." There's a grin to Sesti, Jax and Zaya that turns into a laugh as Zaya heads for the dance floor.

Kadi gives Umo a nod. "Not long at all. You've a good place to be then, I think. A doc, huh? Those are definitely important, as I do not do the squishy stuff."

Kadi nods to Lahni, as the Omwati heads off to do her thing, very grateful to have her here to help. She glances over to find Ax and give him a tilted head look and a slight smile. Then she turns to Wrrlryyhn, not waiting for the translation from the droid at all, but seeming to follow the warbles and chortles on her own. "True, but I'm not wearing a ballgown either," she says. "And you look quite dashing.

Elrych was indeed far more interested in the antuiqe speeder than the spread or music at the current moment. He was quick to give his nods to Kadi and offer her a smile for thanking him to be there... but the true beauty (to the Corellian Jedi) was that speeder. Nevermind he hadn't caught a climps of the Phantom yet.

If there was rope sectioning off the speeder he'd respect that, otherwise Elrych was very hands on with the equipment. "What's your name?" IT could be quite so that Elrych Cometburn, Jedi Knight of the restored Order and hot shot pilot was... flirting with an inanimate object.

Domino had been steering Umo away from the hostess and towards a table when siddenly there's tiny arms around her legs. She manages not the shriek and carry on about the tiny person EMPHATICALLY invading her personal space. Summoning a wry smile, "Ah. Hello...you. Surprised you even remember me." She limp-shuffles with the child attached to her leg, "I think you misplaced your genetic legacy, Ax. Good to see you. I see the family's doing very well, I'm glad to see." She grunts , one hand gently bracing Blossom's back so she doesn't accidentally trip the girl as she limp-drags them both along back towards Ax.

Grak'nar hasn't put any effort into his attire, just the same old grey robes for the same old grey Noghri. Leaning on his gnarled wooden cane, Grak'nar ambles into the hangar, blinking a little at the lights. The decorations get a curious look over, that is at least until he detects Elrych. There's a wry smirk on his lips as he hobbles over in the direction of the Jedi, pausing just behind the taller man, "Is it common to have a romantic attachment with a piece of metal?" he inquires quietly.

Umokro laughs at what's going on and Dom's limp dragging with a child on her leg. "Well hello there little one and who are you?" He asks giving a genuine and happy smile. "I'm Umokro but you can call me Umo if that's easier." Umo says in calming tones before looking up to Dom. "If I didn't know better." Chuckling he leaves it there.

"She does not look pleased, does she?" Lahni remarks with amusement - before trying to come to Domino's rescue. She nods at Umokro, then speaks down to the young child. "Come, Blossom. Let's get a glass of juice for you and your brother, okay? And then maybe it'll be time for dancing?" Don't all little ones love dancing?" She tries to stear the child towards the bar, where refreshments (even child-friendly ones) can be easily obtained.

"So do you, Kadi," Nerys returned, though she did not keep the engineer too long. This was her night, and it was clear she had many well-wishers and that was busy work. Off Nerys went into the facility, taking the time while the people seemed otherwise occupied to get a good look at the place, something she had not really done before now.

Wrrlryyhn nods her blocky head as Mandl whisks her about. She had a moment to wave her thanks to Nerys warbling a quick "Thank you" before she is tugged before the Host and Hostess. The Wookiee does not miss that Kadi doesn't require the use of the protocol droid. "Thank you. Everything looks great, thank you for having me." She does pause to hug a greating to her friend Lahni, should their whisking pace allow.

J9 Worker Drone - 15329 repeats after Wrrlryyhn, "Thank you Thank you. Everything looks great, thank you for having me."

~ Blossom smiles as Dom acknowledges her, then her attention goes to Lahni. "No," she says with a laugh just before the little girl is running off, giggling. Ax looks like he's going to speak to Dom or his wife, but he's distracted by the demon-child offspring of his. "I wish I could bottle her energy, I'd make billions," he mutters as he goes to chase her down, awkwardly as he's also carrying his son, who's clenching around Ax's neck.

Blossom crawls under one of the tables, giggling because she's enjoying the game of running away from Ax. She spots an opening and bolts for the pink speeder and jumps onto it, a jump of immense skill or luck for a child of her age. "Hi!" she says to Elrych before her dad can catch up to her. He's a bit too big to run under tables, after all.

Yep, it's time to put the kids with the sitter for the evening it seems. ~

Domino looks up at Umo helplessly. In the face of Umo's amusement her gaze narrows and the look he's given is murderous. Then Lahni swoops in to the rescue and her large hazel eyes fill with an upwelling of gratitude as she mouths 'thank you'. Any more grateful and there might be emptying of pockets or bank account. Salvation! She HASTILY seeks cover behind one of the tables. And then she spots Blossom darting under the tables and her eyes widen in horror. Surely somewhere in the back of Dom's mind the jaws theme begins to loop.

"What?" Elrych says as if the question had washed over him and the past because he was far too involved inspecting the Rose. He streightens up, looking back over his shoulder to see who is adressing him. "No no no... this isn't just some piece of metal. This is an AraTech Rose. There weren't that many of them made. It's just rare. Maybe not the fastest speeder in the Galaxy but if you wanted to get attention, this what your ticket." He returns to admiring the craftsmenship.

When Ax's daughter peeks her head out and greets him, the younger Knight smiles, leaning down and turning his head to the side. "Hello there!" A warm smile.

Kadi at the door continues to greet new arrivals, but they do settle down eventually, giving her the opportunity to start to mingle. From now on, folks can find her as she circulates amongst the guests. She starts with Mandl and Wrrlryyhn, since they're right here. A wave for the departing Nerys, though Kadi will catch up with her too at some point during the evening. "You are most welcome, I'm glad you could make it. It's good to celebrate after all - we so often have sad news, I am glad to have something good to share."

Lahni can't help but giggle as the child denies the offer of juice and flees. "Oh... dear," she remarks, shaking her head. And then there's a wookiee arm around her, and the slender Omwati leans into the embrass, a smile on her features. "Whorl! Welcome. We'll have to dance tonight - you and I. Hrm?" she suggests warmly. "I was just going to get a drink. Mandl! Hello, would you like a drink as well?"

Umokro raises his hand to Dom. "Im sorry I'm sorry. I know it's not funny couldn't help myself." He says giving her a sincere smile to go with his apology. "Big turn out huh?"

Jax had made his way with Sesti to go greet Kadi. The greeting done, he lets his dare friend Kadi slip off to mingle. He looks to his wife as they stands there for a moment. "So what now? I think I've grown awfully boring at parties?"

Mandl replies to Lahni, giving a friendly *back-pat,* "Hrm. Yes, perhaps a flute of blossom-wine, if one is available." They turn to Wrrl: "... are you drinking anything yet?"

Late! Vhe is a very late to the opening yet the simple blue sleeveless dress she wears is smoothed into place. Its a change from her robes and she is futzing with the skirts that bundle her legs up and make it hard to walk. She's not used to this form of clothing, trousers all the way. The wild haired Ysanna smooths her hair away from her face before she stopst o get a look around at everyone currently present.

Familiar faces abound and she waves to the Greystorms as she settles back on her heels.

~ Blossom smiles up at Elrych, giving her best big-eyed grin, then her hands are on the controls of the speeder and she's making 'VROOM' noises. Fortunately, it's powered down and locked so she can't get it moving. Ax arrives, a bit winded from maneuvering through the people and tables to arrive. "Hey Elrych," he says in almost an apologetic tone before he's reaching over with his free hand to scoop up his daughter. Blossom wiggles and gives a bit of protest, but her father manages a good hold on her before she can escape and the little girl settles down, knowing that this battle might be lost, so she needed to conserve her energy for the next one.

"This is Kadi's little baby. Found her, well most of her and spent a while restoring it. It's as slow as a dewbac doped on cold medicine, but she's flashy." Ax smiles. "And to be honest, it's as fast as it needs to be for Kadi's driving," he adds with a wink and a glance towards his wife. ~ The Rose is in perfect working order, lovingly maintained and restored where it may have needed it. There is a rope, but it's more to keep people from using it to keep drinks and such on it, rather than anything else. So Elrych can certainly inspect it. A somewhat garish protocol droid is near the Rose and says, "Please do be gentle with Mistress Kadi's Speeder, as it is an antique."

Grak'nar looks from Elrych back to the Speeder, then to Elrych. "This? Is it functional? And why on display? Surely it would be more use... outside, for transport?" And then there is a mini human climbing ontop of the Speeder, followed by the dutiful father, "I see.." Just like Jax, Grak'nar is pretty boring at parties.

Wrrlryyhn smiles with a parting of blunt muzzle at Kadi, nodding blocky head. "I'm Wrrrlryyhn, a friend of the Doctor's" She warbles, not entirely sure if Mandl had said, or not. She nods aside to Lahni and Mandl. "Beer?" She asks hopefully. "Or Ale?" As the hostess goes to see to her duties, she nods again at the Omwati woman. "Oh, if there is dancing, then of course!"

J9 Worker Drone - 15329 repeats after Wrrlryyhn, "I'm Wrrrlryyhn, a friend of the Doctor's Beer? Or Ale? Oh, if there is dancing, then of course!"

Domino eyes Umo, "If you let that girl sneak up on me I'm leaving you here." She threatens Umokro under her breath. She checks under the table and looks around bit ill at ease before fishing out her flask. "Aaanyway. That was Ax, he's KAdi's husband. The robed one in the sunglasses is...Er. Well. I forget his name, I just call him baby-faced Jedi. He's normally around with a girl, but I don't see her about."

She indicates Lahni with a sweep of her head and nod in Lahni's direction, "That's Lahni, a local entertainer. Singer I think. The Wookie's Wrrl. Forget what she does or who she's with." She gestures with a finger, "I think you already met Mandl? The Bith, Doctor Mandl B'rot. Oooh, there's Jax. Sorta...like my ex brother'n'law. IT's weird. Anyway, he's married to Sesti, pretty Zabrak Doctor."

Sesti grins to Kadi during the short greeting, and lets her continue on. "Remind me to ask if I can borrow her outfit for one of our boring functions in the Senate," she tells her husband, keeping the boring theme going. "Although, I believe I see Nerys over there, which means Belate is here somewhere. I am sure he will not think you boring, and expecting you to do something to liven his party." She winks to Jax and nods her head towards Nerys with a 'shall we?' tilt to her gaze.

Tamrae comes wandering into the party area not from the front door, but from the pad. The short codru-ji is definitely not in her usual working vest and jumpsuit, but actually has acquired, somewhere, a fairly beautiful green dress that flatters her olive skin and dark hair, with the sides cut to allow both her arms to move freely. Which makes it a bit more risque than she usually wears as well, which is why she hesitates slightly at seeing all the people, before she takes a deep breath and starts making her way through the crowd towards the lady of the hour, determined to congratulate her first before she gets sidetracked into anything.

"Ale we're got. Come on." Lahni gestures her friends towards the bar, moving that direction with her usual grace. She looks around at the party as it gets underway - a satisfied smile on her features. So far, so good. "Two glasses of blossom wine, and a pitcher of ale, if you could be so kind," she remarks to the bartender, before turning back towards the party once more.

Elrych chuckles at Blossom, still smiling that wiry grin of his even as Ax comes to scoop her up and off the speeder. "See Kid, you got the right idea. Grown ups always gota come and ruin the fun." He's joking of course but the child might not understand that he is.

A More serious yet pleased experssion occupies his face as he looks to Ax and listens to the story of the speeder. "I'm just happy to see it somewhere it'll get love an attention."

He may have explained to Grak'nar then, but Ax took care of that for him, so the Knight simply laughs and smiles. There is a nod towards the Phantom that rests a bit further away, "She design and craft that too?" He asks Ax.

Jax waves to Vhe when he spies her waving at him and Sesti. Then he shakes his head as Sesti reminds him that Belate thinks he's intresting. "He's an amusing little BB unit." Then takes Sesti's arm as he's lead towards Nerys. "Hello, Nerys. How are you tonight?"

The crowd is VERY large. It takes Vhe a moment to get her bearings. Unconsciously she smooths the blue dress into place and then clears her throat. She starts to head towards the speeder. She has to bundle up the cloth around her legs to keep from stepping on it but is making good time - it just looks awkward but there is no dampening the smile on her face.

Closing the distance she shakes out the skirts and finally notes Elrych. "I should have guessed he'd be by the speeder. Greystorms, so good to see you," she says as she is near to them though her attention is turning about. "I heard there might be food?"

Kadi nod sto Wrrl, pleased. "I am always pleased to make new acquaintances, and most especially those who are friends of Dr. Brot. They are a wonder and a dear friend," she says easily. "There is a dance floor, there is dancing, and you are most welcome to eat, drink and be merry."

Domino spots Vhe and ahhhahs, "There she is. I don't know her name, another Jedi. Anyway." She fingerwaves to Umo, "Go mingle. Make friends.In this crowd you are probably better off mingling on your own. You're not likely to be done any favors being seen in my company around here."

Nerys, for her part, was just coming around from the door that head onto the landing pad. But she would not be the first to approach the pair of Sesti and jax, no, no, that was totally and compeltely Belate, who, having finally exhausted himself looking for friends, was off to mingle with the meatba--er non-droids. He rolled like his life depended on it, zipping and zooming around bodies, feet, a speeder, his cheery little binary chirps preceding him. It was a wonder he didn't screech across the floor as he pulled himself up short. Tonight was not the night to tackle his hero. His +1 might boot him across the room. "Captain Jax! Captain Jax! Missus Jax!' Cause that was Sesti's name now. Clearly. 'Can we go flying?' Nerys, shaking her head, was soon with the rest of the family, "Oh, I'm well, thank you, happy to see Kadi's party getting so much attention. She deserves it. The place is fantastic. And ignore him, he hasn't had his beer yet." She flashed a smile as Vhe passed near, "Evening, Vhe."

Umokro looks to his data pad and gets up looking to Dom. "Hey I have something to take care of I gotta run I'll get myself back. Take care." He says and as he passes Kadi and Ax hell wave. "Sorry I gotta run I hope to meet you both more in the future." He says as he hustles out the door.

~ Ax looks over at the Phantom. "Oh yeah," he says, Blossom though points and has to put in her two cents. "Dat' Daddy's. No touchy. Not for little girls," she says, likely repeating something her father tells her repeatedly. Ax looks to his daughter and smiles. "That's right. When you're a big girl, I'll teach you to fly it," he tells her before looking back to Elrych. "That one's the prototype, we have a few more. That particular one though, well you could probably fly it, but I don't recommend letting most others at the controls."

Ax looks over to where his wife is, and the others gathering. Seems like more people have come in. He looks to Blossom, "If you promise to go straight there, you can tackle uncle Jax. But only Uncle Jax," he tells the little girl who just nods with her mischevious little grin. Ax sets her down, and the little girl is off like a blaster bolt to do her best to tackle Jax. Granted, she's only about 30 lbs of tiny child, so not likely to do more than run into his leg. ~

Mandl asks of Wrr: "How long shall we wait 'til a dance? Mingling, still? Mandl can introduce you to most anyone here..."

As Sesti starts to make her way to another part of the room, Dyannah way lays her by matching her steps to hers. "Senator," she says with a warm smile, belying the formality of the address. "She's having a nice turnout, isn't she? And it doesn't surprise me."

Tamrae makes her way through the crowd with a little bobbing up on her toes to see over it, enough to make her way over to Kadi with a little sigh as she breaks free, then smiles. "Kadi! Congrats on opening!" She leans over to give the older woman a firm hug, then beams at Mandle and Wyrr. "Hey you two, didn't expect to see you here!"

Wrrlryyhn follows Lahni to the bar, makes sure Mandl gets their Blossom wine, and takes her pitcher of Ale. "Thank you Song Bird!" She warbles to the Omwati before Lahni continues with her duties as well. Peering over her shoulder as she catches her name, she warbles and waves a shaggy paw at Domino.

Returning her attention to Mandl, Wrr warbles "We can dance whenever you like!" Said, before taking a sip from her pitcher. She likewise waves a shaggy paw at Tamrae "Hello!"

J9 Worker Drone - 15329 repeats after Wrrlryyhn, "Thank you Song Bird! We can dance whenever you like! Hello!"

Jax shakes his head at Vhe, "You might have to reset him if he wonder to the landing pad and find Ax and Kadi's personal ships or you might not ever get him to leave. How are you? Yes I think there's food around here somewhere." Jax drops down to see Belate, "Hey buddy. Not tonight, we might go on a patrol soon in one of the Wayward Phantoms. You've seen them in Nerys hanger." He looks both ways and stage whispers to the droid. "I flew one at Exegol with Exine." Then shiftying slightly he catches Kadi and Ax's daughter, "Hello Gizmo! How are you tonight?"

Kadi smiles to Mandl and Wrrl, gesturing to the dance floor. "By all means, don't let me stop you. We can chat after you dance, yes?" She sets them free to get drinks and dance, and turns to catch sight of Tamrae. There's a blink and then a bright smile. "Tam! It's been a very long time. How are you?" she calls out.

Elrych looks over to the sound of a very familiar voice spoke up greeting the Greystorms. Blue eyes turn from Ax and Grak to fall on Vhe. That smile of his grows. He steps over the short distance to her and leans over to kiss her cheek, "Hey." He greets, "I like that dress... and you guessed right because here I am."

With a look towards Nerys, Sesti, and Jax, and whoever else. "Hey folks... oh hey. Grak." He points towards the Nohgiri, "That's Grak'nar. He may look small but he'll totally wreck your day... Jax and him are already aquanted."

To Ax he finally nods, eyeing the phantom a moment. "I'll have to come back and take it for a spin sometime then. I just got my hands on an E-Wing for personal use. Maybe might be looking for something to replace the ARC."

Vhe laughs at Jax' observation, a bemused smirk taking her lips as she glances aside at the aforementioned Elrych. "Mmm you are more than right. I don't wander out on Chandrila as much as I would like as of late so it is good to see you all, and you," this to Jax. "In a different setting other than..well you know." She makes a motion if her hand as the wording escapes her.

The kiss startles her a moment, focused on the Greystorms as she is that she glances to El with a raised brow, tucking her hair behind her ear. Her eyes follow the motion towards Grak'nar and the Ysanna inclines her head.

"Looks are deceiving in most things."

Domino fishes out her datapad and peers at it, "Wha-? NO!" She yelps and hops up, "I did not say you could take my ship, ratfink! **So HELP me** if you take off without me on my on kriffin ship!" she takes off at a sprint, nimble on heels, eyes bright with the promise of Murder.

Grak'nar tilts his head up a bit, sniffing at the air a moment. So many people! Hard to keep track of all the scents. He ambles to the side slightly, looking up to Vhe, indicating the speederbike. "Elrych is infatuated with this... what is it.. speeder?" The word takes a moment to get his tongue around, frowning. "I do not understand the attachment myself."

Finding the Zeltron next to her, Sesti turns with a smile. "Representative," she gently reminds her friend. "But I appreciate your positive thinking. We are trying to gain full membership for Iridonia." She looks around again, waving to Vhe before feeling the rush of air as 'Gizmo' flies past her to her husband, then stopping her own progress at the screech of the droid coming to a halt in front of her. "It is a wonderful turnout for Kadi, and she has certainly earned it," she continues the conversation with Dyannah once she has the chaos of input all registered and in order. "Hello Belate," and a finger wave is offered to Blossom.

For those who arrived late and/or would like a reminder ...

The big hangar that is Industrial Lightspeed Mechanical (ILM for short) has been decorated and set up for a party. There are a few droids on guard around the place, as usual. Most of the work essentials have been moved out of the way to allow room for the party. There is a very very very old Rose Speederbike on display. There's also a very sleek looking fighter that doesn't match the lines of any of the more well known types. Both might lead one to suspect that the proprieter and master engineer here is very good at what she does.

Small tables have been set up for standing, nibbling on finger foods, and drinking. There is a very well stocked bar at both sides with a lot of options for everyone's palate, including Blossom Wine. Alongside the bar, a buffet with foods for all tastes and a very wide variety of species, to accomodate hopefully as many sentients as possible.

There are a couple locations with seating, one on each side near to the buffet. The middle of the hangar has been set up as a dance floor, with the Rose Speeder and the Wraith right in the middle all on display. The lighting around the edges is enough to see easily, so there's no need to guess what food is being selected or anything but it's been very carefully designed so that the dance floor is darker, except for the disco lights that move along with the techno-electropunk music that plays. Those in the know may identify occasionally a piece by the incredibly reclusive DJ Qad.

~ Blossom squirms a little bit, but again, she's caught. She just laughs a bit at Jax and extends her arms out for a hug. Meanwhile, Whyren is still clutching his dad's neck. Apparently, only one of the children is overly social.

"If having children has taught me anything," Ax says looking at the Noghri, "is that thermal detonators come in small packages. Size means little," he says glancing towards his daughter again. "Say goodnight, baby," he says to the little girl. "You got to play at the party, now it's time for a bath and bed."

Ax gestures towards a matronly looking human woman who was standing near the entrance to the apartment, she smiles and gives him a nod before approaching and taking Whyren from his father's arms and calling for Blossom to follow. The little girl just sighs and looks to Jax and Sesti. "Nigh-night Unca Yak and aunt Sissy," she says in as overly dramatic voice as she can muster. Then the little girl is walking as absolutely slow as possible towards the sitter, dragging her feet as she goes.

"I swear. This is payback for all the grief I gave my dad as a child," Ax mutters as he watches to make sure his daughter doesn't go into Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape mode. ~

Looking quickly around them to see if she was overheard, Dyannah looks apologetic, "Yes, optimistic. But misplaced. Representative. When there is less noise, I'd like to hear your impressions of Tharyn." She twitches her blue skirt out of the way as someone nearly steps on the hem.

"Well we're happy you've come out to visit and see Kadi's set up." Elrych says to Vhe with a small smile. His attention turns towards Grak, "I'm not infactuated. It's not an attachment. It's just pure, unadultrated, appreciation for a fine looking machine."

He waves as Ax retreats with his daughter, "Leter Blossom, keep on groovin' kid." Of course he'd be the one to encourage her to ride the speeder and genreally misbehave. What a dork.

Tamrae mms. "Way too long, hasn't been th' same since ya moved off Nar Shadda." the little codru-ji notes, making her way to Kadi's side so she's out of the shifting crowd a bit. "Wow...this is a nice place ya got here..."

Belate, who clearly, as per usual, thought everything was about him, chirped cheerily. Something something...I'm way better than an R-unit, something something, best astromech ever. But then Jax was caught up with child in tow, and having secured his promise of a flight, he chirped what could only have been a compliment to Sesti, before he rolled off again. he had been promised beer, "I keep wondering if I should modify his programming," Nerys offered as the rolling droid went off to lose himself by the drinks table. "But I don't have the heart. How're you tonight, Sesti?" Elrych's introductions brought a frown, "Was I supposed to entice him to try to wreck my day? Nice to meet you, Grak'nar. Nerys," herself, "Sesti," Sesti, "Jax," Jax, "Blossom." Blossom.

Lahni sips her blossom wine, confering with the bartender to make sure everything was going as planned - then moves over to the refreshment table to ensure everything is remaining stocked, and presentable. Satisfied that all is well, she takes another sip of her wine - as she starts towards the dance floor. If she is going to get to attend a party - where she is not singing - then //dancing// is definitely part of her plan for the evening.

Because certainly that mischief didn't come from Kadi, right? Ahem. We won't ask Ambrosia about that, k? For now, Kadi just watches, staying out of the way so that the kids don't start crying for mommy time. She grins at Tamrae, amused. "I have to say, I'm actually a lot happier here. I mean, I loved the shop on Nar, but I couldn't have had the twins there like we can here. That toxic atmosphere is horrible for them." For the adults too, of course, but definitely for the children. "Anyway, glad you could make it. Can I introduce you in a drink? Have you had a chance to try our Blossom Wine from Naboo? It's delicate as anything, but packs more of a punch than most think."

"Well I said I would try to come and here I am," Vhe says to Elrych as she glances down at her clothing. "I thought it was a celebration and seeing how I have yet to dress up for an occasion." She shrugs. Its not really a fancy dress. Something simple but for Vhe its definitely a change.

The mention of Blossom and she glances aside to see who is being spoken off. Tilting her head way back to get a look around Elrych and then finally to the bike. "Are we going to need to get you one and I am not sure I have ever met Kadi." Pause. "Which one is Kadi?"

Grak'nar chuckles slowly to Ax, "Indeed. Looks are always deceiving. And the smaller they are, the easier it is for them to hide." he murmurs, "And their little hands can get into the cookie jar that much easier." he says, more at a whisper, hoping the little girl doesn't hear a new strategy for acquiring snacks.

The Zeltron woman standing next to Sesti watches the introductions to the large clan, contentment in the faint smile and an edge of nostalgia for large family gatherings underneath it. The smile widens at Sesti proposing to modify Belate's programming, saying under her breath, "That will be the day." More loudly, nodding to Grak'nar, "It's a big group. Hello, Grak'nar. I'm not family. Just a friend."

"Sure, somethin' not too heavy would be great...I'll try the wine." Tamrae says curiously. She's not usually one for alcoholic drinks, but occasionally she'll indulge. "And I know watcha mean, this is nice as a planet. Kinda like Naboo, but less watery."

"Eh, I like my V-19 and while the Rose is a classic... it's not the fastest thing in the Galaxy. I liek it fast, hard, and loose, ya know?" Elrych answers the Ysanna. He looks over her as she shows off her sun dress, "It's nice. You look great, really." The warm smile on his lips shows that he is telling the truth. "It is a celebration, yes."

THe Jedi looks to Nerys, "What? OH! No no, like he's got some good martial training. He was a personal attache to Princess Leia."

At the question as to who Kadi was, Elrych glances around, looking past people in the crowd trying to find the green dressed mechanic. A bit of red hair is spotted and he points Vhe towards her, "Right there. That's Kadi, Ax's wife and owner of the shop here."

Wrrlryyhn starts to say something to Tamrae, but then the Codru ji is off and running again. Wrr goes back to drinking her pitcher of ale. A slight sigh as her date wonders off to the little Bith's room. She peers over those gathered, not really difficult, and spots Lahni moving towards the dance floor. The Wookiee finishes her ale with a satisfied belch, and heads off to join to Omwati.

Kadi laughs at that description by Tamrae, but nods her head. "Yes, exactly," she says. "C'mon, let's get something to drink, and then I should let you go say hi, because I am sure there are a lot of folks who haven't seen you in forever either. Or you can come with me, as I go see who is over with Ax and Mr. Cometburn over there, because there's a couple of folks I think maybe I haven't met yet. Did you see my speeder?"

Jax hugs Blossom back, "Good NIght, Gizmo. You behave." He calls out to Ax and Kadi's little boy, "Good Night, Sparks."

Then he turns to watch the little droid run, "He's a good droid, Nerys. I would offer you a trade so he could see more adventure but well that just doesn't seem right. Beside you'd realize just how quirky Exine was."

He says standing back up. Then for a moment he pauses and the points out Kadi in the crowd with Tamrae, " Anytime you want tto get together when we're not all running for our lives, let me know. Kadi is the other short red head, Vhe. She a sweet woman. I've known her most my life. We grew up next door." Then he nods to Grak'nar, "Good to see you again. Elrych hasn't gotten you into too much trouble yet has he?"

There's a small wave to Dyannah.

~ Ax chuckles and nods to the Noghri. "Absolutely. I just wish I had the energy she has. It's like that from the moment she wakes up until she passes out." The Echani grins. "Anyway, I'm Ax, Kadi's husband. I'm sorry if introductions were made, I kind of had my hands full with the little monkey-lizard I have for a daughter."

Ax looks about, smiling and waving to others he knew and had yet had an opportunity to converse with due to having to wrangle miniature Gundarks. With the children off with the sitter and vanishing into the apartment, Ax is finally able to take a breath, and more importantly, a DRINK, and it looks like the Echani desperately needs an adult beverage. ~

TAmrae hmms. "Sure, don't mind meetin' some new folks." she says agreeably, waving cheerfully as she sees Wrr being drawn off to the dance floor as if by a magnet. Well, she IS a dancer, after all. She follows Kadi over towards Ax and company. "Oh, th' rose one there? She's pretty! I'm not usually a big speeder type, but that really is a nice piece of machinery."

Vhe is given plenty of information as Kadi is pointed out across the way. "Oh, I see her," she finally declares upon spotting the red head. "So does she race or did she race?" Because that is what she is gathering out of all of this. El gets a look for his compliment - a little late but she bumps her shoulder to his before the Ysanna leans in to ask him as quietly as she can. "Is there food I am missing?" Its important. Food is always important. Dressing up burned a lot of her energy off....maybe not.

She clears her throat and tugs a wild wayward locke of hair. "I suppose I should go meet people, especially the owner. Excuse me."

Vhe is trying that adventorous thing of stepping out of the usual for herself. She fumbles the dress a bit, nearly stepping on the hem which would have been absolutely ruinous. For all. She finally closes the distance to Ax, Kadi and Tamrae. "Evening, I wanted to say you have a lovely location. I am Vhe Tenara." She offers her hand.

Lahni finishes her own drink just as she reaches the dance floor, and sets the glass aside on one of the tables. As she steps out onto the floor and starts to move and gyrate to the music - she finds her wookiee friend is suddenly there, and she smiles up at Wrrlryyhn, offering the wookiee her hand, and easily twirling under the wookiee's arm - the skirts of her dress twirling around her.

Grak'nar rests both hands atop the pommel of his cane, nodding to Jax. "Not yet. Though I suspect at any moment, Mr. Elrych here will be dashing off to save a planet or...." he looks over at the speeder. "Trying one of those races... if it's the latter, I think I will remain at home." Just the idea of riding one of those things seems to give him the hibby jibbies.

Kadi pauses as Vhe comes her way. She smiles and says, "A pleasure to meet you, Ms. Tenara. I'm Kadi, yes. This is my husband Ax, and this is Tamrae, who is also a remarkable engineer." She'll let Ax tell his own tales, but for now she's amused at the whispers around the shop of thim being 'Kadi's husband.' "Tamrae and I were just going to get some - " At this point, there's a protocol droid with a tray with blossom wine on it, brought out for Kadi. "Blossom wine." Hey, that works. Someone somewhere is listening - how lovely! She takes two glasses, offers one to Vhe, and one to Tamrae, and then another two, one for her and one for Ax.

"Race? I'm not sure... I don't think so. She's an engineer." Elrych chuckles bumping a bit to the side as she nudges him with her shoulder. He leans in to her whisper and smirks a bit more, "Of course there's food." Though, as she declares her interest to go speak to Kadi and Ax, THe Corellian Jedi nods, "I'll go get us a plate or two, you mingle, be that social butterfly I know you can be." Was he teasing her? Likely, but that's just how they were.

Turning back to the others, "Hey... I stay out of those races, not because I'm afraid I'll loose... but out of respect for the competion that wouldn't be able to keep up with me." He smirks and chuckles before moving towards the buffet, "Excuse me, I have to fix two plates with a little bit of everything on it."

"Probably for the best," Nerys offered to Grak'nar, "The last time I took part on a swoop race, Belate was picking sand out of his gimbals for weeks. The money's good, I won't lie, but you really have to love the ride. I've seen a few who do...I'm not quite sure they're all there." Shr tipped her chin in Elrych's direction as if to say, 'See?'

Wrrlryyhn is obviously unacustomed to spinning someone around who wears long, flowy skirts. So, rather than show casing her own skill, she primarily acts as a post for the twirling, spiraling Lahni.

As Kadi introduces the group at large that is standing together, she nods to each. There is a rueful smile - pleasant enough but this woman is goign to be no politician. Vhe takes the blossom wine, "Thank you." Its a step towards food though El is already on that and her healthy appetite will soon enough be sated.

"Glad to meet you all. Are you going to be making custom speeders then? And other such vehicles? I am very curious for reasons I dare not say aloud." She glances over her shoulder towards El who is getting her a plate of food.

She takes a sip of the wine and signs happily. "This is delicious." THere is definitely more consumed.

This just baffles poor Lahni - who has seen how well her friend can move. "Dance with me, Whorl!" she encourages her friend, all smiles and good cheer. Her family is here. Her father is getting better. Her career is going reasonably well. What more could she ask for? "I have every intention of getting a bit tipsy tonight," she confides to her wookiee friend. "You might have to walk me home." Or at least make sure she gets into a speeder taxi.

~ Ax moves next to his wife, picking up a glass of whiskey somewhere along the way. He downs half of it in one gulp, obviously needing it. "Ya know, I think it's time to send the twins off to visit my dad and uncles," he says to his wife. "Just to show him I wasn't that bad after all at their age," he says, likely knowing he's lying. The Echani grins and leans in to give his wife a quick peck on the cheek. "Hell of a turnout," he says with a smile. "Hopefully, some of these people will bring their ships in for upgrades or service," he adds, knowing his wife didn't really need the extra business, but if she was working, she may not be gallavanting around the galaxi with Jax and crew getting shot at. He couldn't say that of course, knowing he spent most of his time going around the galaxy and getting shot at himself.

As Vhe approaches, Ax smiles to her and steps back from his wife to allow her to handle the query while he sips more at his drink. It doesn't take long before the contents of his glass is depleted and he's looking for another. He might own a winery, but the Echani had more of a palate for whiskeys. ~

Tamrae raises her upper right hand to wave, perhaps a bit shyly confronted with some people she doesn't know in this particular setting...while she's friendly enough, she's really not used to, well, big parties. "Um, hiya." she greets everyone, taking some wine herself and sipping from it cautiously. "Nice ta see ya again Ax, nice ta meetcha Vhe." she returns.

"I'm quite sure he'll be off on another adventure soon and saving a planet. " Jax says with a smile. "Besides that speeder isn't really a racing speeder. It's more of a show speeder. No Kadi wasn't a racer when we were kids. She played a bit with building things." THen he looks over to Nerys, "If you want to hear some adventures, my cousin Nerys is a woman of adventure. She's alwas up to something." Then looking to Sesti, "Everything alright?"

Grak'nar doesn't sound entirely convinced at Elrych's declaration. "Mmm hmmm." he says. He nods up to Nerys, "I understand the... thrill? Of the speed but... the mechanical aspects..." he frowns, looking to the Speeder. "Reliability is a concern. Simpler pursuits are more my hobby.. hunting and fishing are top of the list." he says, looking about, "Why I like this planet so much, very green and lush, not like Honoghr, or Nar Shadda."

Elrych grabs two plates, as he said he would, Nerys' comment or inclination that he was not all there left behind. He either hadn't seen it or couldn't disagree with the woman. Soon enough, bits of food start to float from their trays and move to rest humbly on plates. A rather mundane use of the force, but practie made perfect. He hums a tune to himself as the plates fill up.

Soon, a mound of goodies are collected for the Ysanna and himself. He's already got a pastry hanging from his mouth as he moves towards the group now sipping gingerly on Blossom wine.

"Ah, then you have to make sure you go and visit Emita. It's only a short air taxi ride from Hanna City. The hunting there is amazing, from what I've seen and heard." Nerys grinned towards Jax, "Mostly I do it to keep out of everyone's hair too much anymore. But I do like an old decrepit temple or a abandoned hole at the end of the galaxy as much as the next girl." You just couldn't keep a good explorer down.

Kadi grins at Vhe. "I haven't designed speeders before," she says easily. "The Rose is a very old antique that I found and have been restoring her. She's slow but such a beautiful thing. And honestly, slow is my speed. I do design ships though - the fighter there is one I designed for Ax's requirements. The Wraith is a phantom class fighter." There's some pride in her own work, but then, Kadi is a master engineer. "I think it would be fun to design a speeder though."

Elrych is noted a mile away because - food, but Vhe turns her attention quickly back to the group that she stands with. Listening to the explanation, Vhe furrows her brows and glances at the speeder. "I see. So its being restored. I always appreciate when the old can be remembered with respect." She drinks deeply as she glances past Kadi to Tamrae. "So are you working here with Kadi then? I admit I do not have a hand wth things mechanical. Not to this extent." She admits, glancing up at Ax with a pleasant comfortable smile.

Sesti breaks off her conversation with Dyannah as the woman politely takes her leave and breaks away, turning back in time to hear Jax's question. "Yes, I am fine, sorry," she waves a hand towards the retreating Zeltron in amiable excuse as she turns her attention to the group at large. "What are we talking about, besides Belate's escapades? You lost your Gizmo..." she notes to Jax.

Grak'nar makes a mental note, "Emita... hmmmm.. I will have to remember that, thank you. I am still exploring." he murmurs, "Much to see and do." There are indeed lots of conversations going on! And even more people! The little Noghri hushes for a little bit, just listening as everyone chit chats about him.

Elrych flys in on final approach, a pastry half eaten and stuffed in his mouth. He passes a plate off to Vhe, "Here we go." His voice muffled by the food. Thankfully as she takes the plate he is able to finish up eating it so he can give those present and easy smile. "Kadi... how much you think one of those Phantoms would go for if I wanted one?"

There is a look to Tmrae, "How's it going? I'm Elrych." Ax knew him and he spoke to Kadi breifly before entering the facility and oogling the speeder. He stuffs his mouth with another goodie.

Mandl *finger-guns.* They have enough fingers to go around. Tamrae. Kadi. Nerys. "... who wishes to dance with Mandl?!"

Wrrlryyhn grins down at Lahni. She chortles a laugh. "Sorry Song Bird..." She finally begins to relax, and listens to the techno punk being played. She finds the beat, and moves into it, twirling Lahni about with renewed interest. Seeing Mandl return from the little Bith's room, she ways them over to join in the dancing.

J9 Worker Drone - 15329 repeats after Wrrlryyhn, "Sorry Song Bird..."

~ Ax notices Elrych's use of the force but doesn't say anything, he just chuckles and looks back to his wife. Then there's the question of how much a Phantom would cost. "Well, it costs around 300,000 at build cost, but that doesn't cover the millions we spent in R&D. I think if we broke it down to costs, of the five that have been built, they're right at 750,000 each. And, I don't think we're going to sell any of them publicly," Ax says to Elrych. "Granted, that may change at some point, the problem is that it takes a month to build one, and that's if we can get a slot at the shipyard to do it."

Ax looks to Tamrae, "How's business on Nar? You still have your shop there or have you decided to find a new home? That moon is toxic, I feel so much better since we moved away from there." ~

"I am afraid I have never acquired any ability to dance, Dr. B'Rot, but I'm certain you could find any number of more capable dancers to accompany you." At least Nerys did not mind pointing out her own flaws. She had many. "There you go...it looks as though you have an invitation."

"Bed time is a cruel mistress that waits for no Gizmo or Spark." Jax ays with lament. "Nerys you're never in the way." He says then looks back to Sesti. Jax shrugs, "I don't know though I think I'm going to go find food." So Jax makes his way to the banquet with it's variety of finger foods.

The plate of food is quickly and eagerly taken in hand as she begins to pluck at food that is finger worthy and not going to make a mess of her hand. She falls back into listening to the conversation so she can eat, nodding at a few things as she hears then.

Standing with Ax, Kadi, Tamrae and El, she mmms and then speaks up. "It sounds terribly complicated. But its rather impressive." In regards to buidling a ship.

Kadi doesn't have to answer the question about the phantoms as Ax does it, which is perfect far as she's concerned. She watches the dancing with some interest, smiling as folks go on and off the floor. Her own attention goes to Sesti and Jax as well, including them in the conversation too, if they wish. She sips her blossom wine, and since Ax declined his she has a second glass. "What do you think, Tamrae?" she asks, curiously. About the wine, that.

Tamrae nods to Ax. "Arms Akimbo's still goin' strong. Th' Gearhead strip has gotten pretty quiet since Kadi left, an' Moe sorta wandered off somewhere too, not sure what he's up to now." she admits. "Though it's just about impossible ta find any ship weapons these days, so all I'm worryin' about is cargo, engines, navicomputers, that sorta thing. An' paint, of course." She shrugs. "I did start up a little weapons an' armor sales on the side too, but it's more of a niche thing. I don't got th' volume of an actual armorer, so it's more rare bits and pieces I've found here and there."R

TAmrae peers at her glass. "I'ts pretty good! Lot less strong than I'd thought it'd be, but I like th' taste more cuz of that." she admits.

"Much better!" Lahni says happily as her wookiee friend gets into the spirit. With two enthusiastic and skilled dancers on the dance floor - it seems to entice a few others to join them, which pleases Lahni to no end. A good party, after all, //needs// an active dance floor. "You look lovely tonight, Whorl!" she adds to her wookiee friend. "I'm so glad you came."

Mandl can't match Wrr for versatility, but is-- you know-- weirdly competent for a geologist. Since nobody's taken them up on their offer they melt into the dance-floor, jamming alongside the Wookiee and Lahni given the opportunity. *steppa-steppa-steppa,* they keep time with anyone willing to give them something to reflect energy from! And a-hey! A-hey! *shakka-shakka!*

Elrych nods slowly, looking towards Ax as he explains the process and the start up cost, along with the time and end cost. The Jedi appears to be considering a long moment, munching hard on his own bit of finger food as he stands next to Vhe.

"Ever consider designing a Capitol ship or a freighter?" He asks Kadi more so than Ax, yet looks between the two not sure who might answer. The Corellian then nods to Tamrae, "You're an investor of a weapons shop on Nar I take it? Man, havn't spent too much time there in the past few years.

Of course Mandl, Wrry, and Lahni catch his eyes a moment as they start dancing. "Uht, there goes Doctor B'rot, look at the little guy go." He gives them all a thumbs up and a smile.

Aryn arrives late to this party, though she'd been working at the hospital and carried on to the end of her shift. Thankfully, she had a change of clothes to transition to and appeared in a green dress that was pretty casual, dark boots, and a long white coat with a large folded collar. She stepped into the main area giving a look around to see if she could figure out what was happening! Her hands slip into the pockets of her coat, making her appear sheepish in nature.

Wrrlryyhn warbles contentedly as she continues to get into the grove of the techno rhythms. She chirrs quietly at Lahni, warbling in return. "Well, the gears in my braids were a last minute addition." As the Bith joins them, she lifts a large furred hand to Mandl. She chortles as they easily get into the beat, dancing with herself, and the Omwati woman. She waves over to Tamrae, and anyone else that wishes to join them dance. She waves at Elrych, noticing the Jedi's attention.

J9 Worker Drone - 15329 repeats after Wrrlryyhn, "Well, the gears in my braids were a last minute addition."

"You say that //now//, Jax, you just wait." But there was humour in Nerys' voice as she replied to Jax's assurances. The errant explorer, though, having caught sight of Belate rolling rather suspiciously beneath a drinks table, offered a soft, "Pardon me. I feel I will be needed sooner rather than later." And off she went, making her way towards the potential landmines. Surely she'd make it back eventually. Kadi grins. "it's the wine that is made at our Naboo place," she admits to Tamrae, and also to Elrych and Vhe, and whoever else is within hearing range. "I do like it, because it's got a wonderful taste." She finishes her first glass, and starts on the second. "I am considering joining the dance floor for a bit. They do appear to be having a lot of fun, don't they?"

Biting into another piece of food, Vhe's eyes briefly wander to note the dancing Wookiee and can not help but smile at the sight. This leads her to watching Aryn slip in fashionably late, later than even she did. Her hand still holds a bit of food in it as she waves towards the other Jedi. "Aryn." She smiles towards the Princess and motions her over to where she stands with the others.

But food.

Food is literally life.

Grak'nar clears his throat, "Well, I am going to go find something to eat." he says, bowing to the crowd about him before heading towards the buffet table... can't leave all the food to go to waste!

~ Designing freighters and capital ships was all on Kadi. Ax's only say was in regards to the Phantoms. While his wife designed it, he was the only one who could have them built due to contract he had with the builders. "I have been thinking about trying to get a few for Rogue though. They make excellent forward scout vessels. They're fast, just as quick as the RZ2's and it's got some serious firepower that the A-wing lacks. Requires a specialized flightsuit though, won't work with the standard issue that Rogue wears." ~

Elrych waves back towards the wookiee, giving her a smile along with Lahni and Mandl. He' sstill chewing, stuffing his face much like Vhe. It's soemthing they did well together, eat food. Ad the Jedi buisness of course.

As Vhe greets Aryn, it draws his blue gaze as well. He raises his hand in greeting, taking a moment to swallow his food so he can croak out a; "Hey Doc."

He nods to Qadi, "By all means... have some fun." He nods towards the dance floor before regarding Ax. "Herm... that is troublesome... is there an Astromech socket or is it similar to the A-Wing in that reguard too?"

Kadi tilts her head and she says, "Interested yes, and I definitely have thought about designign a freighter or a capital ship. But if you think the fighter was expensive, I am pretty sure that larger ships would be even more so." She takes a breath and adds, "And it's difficult to compete with the big companies on such things, unless building something custom for a novelty or a really niche market."

Tamrae cocks her head. "Were I you...maybe offer th' Republic a Q-ship. One of them stealthy custom freighters that are built ta take out pirates an' such. Lotsa pirates out there huntin' down heavy freighters when they can. Heck of a lot easier than makin' somethin' from scratch if ya can build on an existing hull too."

~ "Oh, there's an astromech socket," Ax says with a smile. "That's one perk it has over the RZ2 for sure," Ax says. "In fact, without an Astromech, you're not going to go anywhere in hyperspace as it doesn't have an on-board nav-computer. We had to cut some things out in order to keep the ship as small as it is," And it was definitely a small ship.

The Echani watches his wife head towards the dance floor. While he was physically fit and an agile individual, much of that harkenning to his Echani genetics, Ax was likely one of the top ten worst humanoid dancers in the galaxy. One might say he was critically caucasian, but well, he's an Echani and you can't get much more white than that.

Ax looks to Tamrae. "Yeah, I've been trying to convince Tallie that we need a tricked out freighter, something like a YT-2000. Common enough to blend in to local traffic, fast enough and armed enough to put up a hell of a fight." ~

"Well. It looks great," Lahni answers her wookiee friend. After one last twirl she stops, settling into a less energetic dance movement - until a flash of irridescent red catches her eyes. "Oh!" She remarks. "Lovely. Look - my brother Ikra came after all." She nods the wookiee's attention towards an Omwati man with a small plate of food, and a glass of sparkling juice in one hand.

Aryn hears her name and turns toward its source, finding Vhe waving at her. She waves back and steps closer. When Elrych greets, Aryn glances up at the Jedi Knight and smiles. "Hey Elrych.. Vhe, this is quite a turn out. I daresay one of the larger turnouts I have seen for a party." Aryn turns her gaze outward to look over the crowd, her hands still planted in her pockets.

"We could trick out a freighter like that I'm sure if there's one on the docket for Rogue Squadron," Kadi says. And then she's off to join the group ont the dance floor. Now, Kadi is totally no Mandl or Wrrl, but she actually is a reasonable dancer by now. And she's had a coupld drinks, she's happy, full of energy and enthusiastic. Turns out that she can indeed cut a fine figure on the dance floor, holding her own.

Wrrlryyhn does in deed dance the night away with Mandl, and is a charming, and pleasant wookiee, wishing the hosts goodnight whenever that might be.

"Like I said, really hard ta find weapons ta install these days, most ships I've seen lately are just the standard loadout, with few exceptions. If ya were redesigning an existing ship though into a special version, might be able ta shake some weapons loose from th' Navy or somethin'." Tamrae says, shrugging her shoulders in a rippling motion before she sips her win again, waving to Kadi as she heads off to dance. "Gonna join her?" she says to Ax.

Mandl might match Kadi's pace and entertain her for a while, dodging and weaving-- perhaps they, too, have had a glass too many!

~ "Oh no, I'd wreck the dance floor," Ax says with a laugh. "Even after lessons for our wedding dance, I could barely keep from tripping over myself. It's better for everyone involved that I stay as far away from the dance floor as possible," he adds with a chuckle. "Besides, I should really go check on the twins. Gotta make sure that Blossom isn't faking sleep with plans of sneaking back out to the party," he adds with a wink. ~

Lahni smiles warmly when Kadi joins them, turning away from Wrrl - and managing to trip over the wookiee's oversized (by comparison) foot. It's doubtlessly with Wrrl's help that she refinds her balance, and manages to get back into the grove of the music - a faint purple blush coloring her cheeks. "Hello Qadira," she remarks. She nods just off the dance floor before remarking, "If you have a chance tonight - I'll introduce you to my brother, Ikra. He's also an engineer."

Kadi is on the dance floor for a bit, but then moves to the side. She nods to Lahni. "I would like that, when we have time," she says. And then to Tamrae, "That is true if we're only building one," she agrees. "Maybe not quite so easy if we're looking to build a line or anything like that." A shrug, and then, "but you're definitely right when it comes to creating one." No argument here, not at all. She gets another drink, and looks to see that everything is still going smoothly.

"It is a rather large one, is it not and there is food." Vhe smiles at Aryn but watches Kadi slip by to dance. Offering the plate towards the princess to try some of the finger food, Vhe waits patiently, bopping in place as she does. She hums to herself and pops another piece of food into her mouth. "I do not dance well enough to risk harming others." She muses on this and glances fully to Aryn.

"How are you this day?"

"Man, I miss the Spike... Damn Iron Fist. Probably scrapped it for parts." The talk of a YT-2000 brought some hard feels to the Jedi. His own had gotten stolen when Iron Fist captured him and froze him in carbonite. They took his droids and everything. He had built himself back up since then, put he still had a place in his heart for the heavily armed light freighter.

"Right on. Definatly should get some for Rogue then, do some recon." He looks to Kadi, "Well... If I ever get the creds or the interest... I'll come and see you about it for sure." He gets out of the couples way so they can go dance which leaves him and he with Aryn.

The Jedi smiles towars his fellow Knight, "Yeah it's a really good turn out. It's a nice place and I'm sure it'll get a lot of buisness. How're you? Long day at the hospital?" He nibbles on some more finger foods.

There is a chuckles at Vhe's declaration of her poor dancing skills, "You dance fine... well. I think you dance fine." He looks to Aryn as Vhe asks her of her day as well.

"When we have time!" Lahni agrees. "At least the party seems to be going well."

Lahni's a little breathless by the time she leaves the dance floor - but certainly in good spirits. She moves over towards her brother, stealing something from the man's plate, and getting a playful nudge from him in response. The two spend a moment exchanging words in their melodic native tongue - before Lahni nods her head towards Qadira, giving her brother a questioning look - which gets a nod in response.

Tamrae nods to Kadi as she resturns, smiling at her a bit. "Well, yeah. Though these days, a good armed medium transport would be snapped up like hotcakes. Aren't a lot of well defended ones out there, and not everyone wants ta jump up to a heavy transports an' have ta put extra creds into paying for an escort for pirates or stuff." She cocks her head. "Just a thought, anyway. I've considered tryin' ta work up a heavy fighter actually, when I get th' credits for it. Always somethin' comes up though, an' with the freeze on weapon sales I"m not sure th' modular idea I had will work anymore."

Kadi now gets a chance to spy that there is another late arrival. She catches sight of Aryn, and her eyes widen a touch. "Ah, uhm, Your highness, I think?" she offers, with a smile. "Welcome to the party. Please do take some refreshments if you would like." She nods to Tamrae, in agreement. "Lots of options, but nothing really jumps out at me either."

Aryn is asked about her day by both Vhe and Elrych, and she responds with a simple shrug. "It went well enough that I have no complaints. The hospital is a little busier than usual, but I am thankful for the staff and number of doctors on shift. It is a relief to know there are so many people willing to help." Aryn says, smiling afterward. She avoids the topic of dancing, or at least having to comment on it when Dr. Kadi greets her. "Hello, Doctor, and thank you. This was a wonderful turn out and I am just tickled to be here. Refreshments?" She turns about looking only to go red from having missed them. "Wonderful. I think I am due for a drink, at least." Aryn looks to Vhe and Elrych and politely dismisses herself to find a drink. "Pardon me, friends!"

As Aryn passes them - the Omwati at Lahni's side touches his chest with his left hand, nodding formally at her. After all - he had been informed of Doctor Cole's role in their father's recovery. Lahni sticks to a more casual nod, since her gratitude had already been repeatedly and enthusiastically expressed.

Continuing past, they approach Tamrae and Qadira, as Lahni gestures to the man beside her - just a few years her senior. "This is my brother, Ikra. He's a starship engineer, who studied on Coruscant. He's just arrived here on Chandrila... eight days ago?"

"Nine," Ikra supplies.

"Ah yes. Nine. Ikra, this is Qadira, and..." She looks at Tamrae uncertainly. "I apologize - have we met yet? I'm Lahni," she introduces herself, her left hand briefly touching her chest.

As her upper right hand is busy holding a drink, it's her lower right that reaches up to copy Lahni. "Tamrae." the young codru-ji says...she can't be much out of her teens. "I own th' Arms Akimbo shipyard on Nar Shadda. Kadi was my mentor, she taught me most of what I know back when I was just a hydrospanner jockey fixin' what ships I could."

Kadi smiles, inclining her head politely. "Hello, Ikra, Lahni speaks your name with much affection and respect," she says. "This is Tamrae, a friend and fellow engineer, who is currently working out of Nar Shaddaa." Lahni took care of the return introductions, so that's already taken care of. And of course, Tamrae also has done her own intro. This brings a bit of laughter from Kadi, the two speaking at nearly the same time. "We've all come a long way since then," she says.

"Lots to see, nice location isn't it?" Vhe is complimenting once again as Aryn steps away. She tucks some food away and finds her plate empty as well as her flute for the wine. There is a glance towards the buffet once more before she glances to Elrych. She still has food in her mouth so she makes motions towards the table.

MMMM food.

She weaves her way with a bit of easy as her dress flows behind her. The simple blue sundress is defiitely a change for her but she's navigating as best she can.

Elrych gives Aryn a lazy salute as she parts and heads for the dance floor where the others are. He watches her a moment before his gaze returns to Vhe, just in time to catch her nod towards the buffet. She read his mind... of course she did.

He smirks and follows her towards the table where all the food is.

"Does she now?" Ikra answers, looking towards his sister. "I suppose I should return the favor in kind. Though - I think older brother's are almost required to be at least some degree of put-out with their kid sisters."

"I think it helps that we for the most part grew up apart from one another," Lahni supplies. "Otherwise, I'm sure there'd be an extensive list of grievances."

Ikra shakes his head in amusement, before repeating the motion with his left hand. "At any rate - a pleasure to meet you, Qadira and Tamrae. I'm sure you're quite busy tonight - but perhaps I could come by another time... We could talk shop? It's always helpful to get fresh prespectives on your ideas..."

Vhe gets to the table and then there is a beep from her waist. She sets the plate down while chewing on her last piece and with a quick press of her finger down the screen she pauses. "El!" She declares looking excited. "We need to go." she seems excited and not at all worried. She reaches out to grasp his hand and with a tug yanks him towards the exit.

She makes sure to stop near Kadi. "Congrats, I can't wait to see what you turn out." She smiles and wink sbefore El is drug out after her. There is something afoot!

Elrych's goodies he had just freshly put on his plate fall off and tumble away as Vhe grabs him. He stumbles before falling quickly in line behind here... "What what?" A bit of worry in his voice as they exit.

Kadi Nods to Ikra. "Absolutely, and Tamrae may still be here, to add to it," she says. "I look forward to chatting with you.

The party is still going strong, and Kadi gets pulled away to chat, dance and enjoy the party for most of the night.

Tamrae nods. "Sure, I'll be around for a day or so at least before I gotta head back. Things have been quiet, so Lego can handle things at th' shop that long I'm sure." She smiles at Ikra. "Always nice ta talk shop with someone with new ideas."

"For now, at least, Chandrila will be my home. It'll be a pleasure to get to know you - but a shame that it's only for a day or two," Ikra says with friendly warmth.

"//For now//?" Lahni complains. "Don't you dare move away with that sweet little Ameera."

"You know it depends on where I can find work," Ikra answers - the tone implying this is //not// the first time they've had this discussion. "And you can always visit us. Hopefully we find something here, though." He gives Tamrae an apologetic look - that she has to be subjected to the little familial disagreement.

Kadi offers a smile and says, "We can talk about that too. i am hiring still," she offers quietly.

Tamrae wrinkles her nose. "You'd be better off with Kadi than with me anyway, with a little kid ta raise. Nar Shadda is rough on kids." she confirms, smiling apologetically. "I wouldn't turn down another skilled hand, but here is definitely better."

"Oh, Nar Shaddaa would be awful for poor little Ameera. Omwati have particularly sensitive lungs, and the air on that planet..." Lahni complains. It's even worse than Coruscant, and that is saying something.

"No, we don't plan on moving to Nar Shaddaa. Here on Chandrila is very different from what we are accustomed to but... It's very nice." Ikra nods politely to Qadira as he adds, "We'll definitely talk. Lahni has had complimentary things to say about you, as well. And I took a look at your work." He gestures in particular to the ship she'd designed. "Very interesting."

Kadi chuckles softly. "if you really want to see some, ask Ax if you can see some of the work aboard his ships," she says. "I'd offer to show you mine but I don't really upgrade my own." Mind you, it is a Baudo Yacht so it comes with pretty topline items to start with.

Tamrae nods. "Definitely, each Baudo is unique too. Works of art an' engineerin', ya know, that's what their owners pay for."

"I'd be honored to take a closer look at your work. Unfortunately, I don't have any physical examples of my own designs - but I have a few plans I could share," Ikra offers warmly.

"He's modest - he's work is rather interesting. At least, the things I looked at the last time I visited Coruscant. I remember being in awe of how much my big brother had learned."

"Being honest most of the work is upgrades and modifications to existing ships," Kadi says easily. She grins at Tamrae, who obviously knows Kadi's ship. "And that pays pretty well. Designing a new ship is more a cost than anything."

"Mostly cuz ya gotta accept that yer gonna be fiddlin' with a lot of things and replacin' parts an' such. And hopin' ya didn't miss something that'll cause yer prototype to crash an' burn or something." Tamrae chimes in. "It's kinda an art as well as a science."

"Well. Unless you work at a bit corporation, and you're willing to spend most of your time in an office, rather than getting a little grease on your fingers..." Ikra remarks with a shrug of his shoulders. "Which is less fun than the hands on work. I'd rather be in a shop like this. You never know what's coming through the door. And you have to know a little bit of everything."