Stardate: 2259. 10.1
Starbase 27
Saratoga Airlock 3:00 PM
'Ambassador's party approaching airlock,' the ship's computer announced.
Kirk and Thelin stood side by side with M'Ress slightly off to the side. The three of them watched as the airlock doors
opened to reveal a middle aged Nlian woman who was followed by two males, one middle aged and the other in his late twenties.
Kirk studied her taking in as many details as possible. She appeared to be in her early to mid fifties and her dark brown skin
revealed her to be from the Southern Lands of Nlia. She had dark black hair and large hazel eyes that sparkled with life.
She wore a dress that was while elegant was by no means fancy and she, like her companions, carried a travel bag.
As soon as the doors opened she stepped forward. "Captain Kirk."
Kirk smiled and stepped forward as well. "Ambassador Neasha Syle. On behalf of my crew I'd like to welcome you onboard
the Saratoga."
She smiled. "Thank you, Captain, we're honored to be here."
Kirk turned to his officers. "May I present my First Officer, Commander Thelin and my Chief of Communications, Lieutenant M'Ress."
The ambassador first turned to Thelin and spoke an Andorian greeting. He returned it and gave a slight bow.
"I am always honored to speak with an Andorian," the Ambassador said in Standard. "They were our friends
and teachers long before we joined the Federation."
Now that's something I didn't know, Kirk thought. I'll have to ask about that later.
The ambassador turned to M'Ress and purred a greeting in Caitian which the Communications officer returned
with obvious pleasure.
She then turned her attention back to the Captain and motioned to the two Nlian males with her.
"May I present my Chief of Staff and good friend, Zordain Chenaris. And my aide, Lorvis Keetel."
"Welcome to you both. Ambassador, permit me to escort you to your quarters. After you're settled in we can
arrange for a tour."
"I look forward to it Captain."
Kirk motioned to her travel bag. "Would you like someone to take that?
She smiled. "No, I've always been a big believer in 'carrying my own weight', as you say."