Taking the silverware John felt a little dumb for having forgot that Kirok hated to be touched. But it was understandable three years apart will do that to anyone. "Yes I believe T'Lara and I served together years ago." he said walking to the table to intoduce himself. "Hello I am Lieutenant [JG] John Harriman Star Fleet Intelligence, I am pleased to meet you both." he said taking a seat.
Kirok offered John a slight nod. <Thank you for observing my customs, Mr. Harriman. Perhaps later we can find some private time to catch up> Kirok sent mentally to his old friend.
Steve had been stationed for now on Starbase Colmbus awaiting for reassignment. He had been here a number of days and still didn't Know any one. Although oddly enough he had recived a request to go for dinner, He had quaters on the other side of the station. It was a fair old walk to the place that been suggested to him. The walk had taken to him through the different areas of the station which to him was a fair old size at best.
He was watching the ships come and go wondered which he would be assigned to from this posistion the station it was nice to see the Ships in there full sleekness. He worried about his family and friends as it seemed ages since he had seen them and watching those around him walking and talking and having fun. He found the area where he needed to be. " Excuse me I am Steve Rogers and had a invatation to join this little shin dig." Looking at the crowd around the table.
James almost didn't come to the Repli-Mat 'party' as he was having an internal agrument with himself. Eventully he decided it would be good for him to try and meet new people so he went. As he entered he saw many faces, some he already recognised Jamie and Dylan or rather Ensign's Tornagate and Ensign Shen, though he still hadn't had a chance to get to know anyone yet. He walked over to near Captain Kirok and waited for him to finsish greating everyone else as James to shy to impose.
"Mr. Rogers. I am Captain Kirok. Please join us" Kirok replied after he stood back up.
"Mr. Hawk, it is good to see you again" Kirok said with a slight bow. "There is plenty of food. I would be honored if you would join us" he added.
Dylan cringed a little as she went immediately for the food, and began stuffing her face with everything in sight. It was a wonder she didn't choke on the food as she inhaled it. He looked over the food, but waited to see if the Captain had anything else to say before heading over. "Aye, we are both from the USS Athena, Sir. I'm an engineer there, but I used to be on the USS Phoenix."
He nodded to T'Lara, seeing a familiar face. "I believe that I have met her." he said, his mind flashing back to the events of the sun. He quickly shook those thoughts away, but his mood fell thinking of them. He excused himself and got some food.
'And has a mean sense of humor.'
"They are both fine ships" Kirok replied to Dylan. But he was somewhat fascinated by Dylan's companion, Ms. Shen. "He is a fine man and a close friend. He may even have a story or two about me if you were to ask him" he said. "And thank you for the compliment" he said before his eyes landed on some of his old colleagues.
[Station XO Quarters]
Cayden had heard a rumor that Kirok had returned to Shadow Fleet after a brief...sabbatical. He had hoped to at least show his face before heading to the Monitor and checking in on her refit.
Dressing in his uniform, he paused in the mirror to check it's fit. He was still getting used to the red after wearing all black for so long. Satisfied that his uniform fit well, he made his way to the door and exited the quarters.
Walking towards the turbolift at the end of the corridor, he offered a few nods to the passing civilians and personnel. Entering the lift, he quickly turned and ordered it down to the replimat.
[Outside Replimat]
Entering the replimat, he saw large tables with several people already in attendance. Seeing Kirok sitting at one of them, he walked over the Vulcan Captain and announced his presence.
"I heard a rumor that you had returned Captain. Welcome back." He said, offering a half smile.
[Replimat]
It had been several days since Discovery docked at Columbus, and the open invitation to an informal gathering had been one of nearly a thousand files uploaded to their ship's computer in a mass packet. Ops had finally separated and distributed the ship-related business from the personals, and Alex had immediately cleared his schedule upon seeing the host's name.
Wandering into the large gathering space filled with chairs and tables, he immediately made a beeline for a table filled with familiar faces; two he knew very well, another mostly only by reputation. "Well, I'll be damned." Alex commented with a broad smile, stopping next to McConnell. "And here I thought we had seen the last of you when they pinned on those golden bars. Welcome home, skipper."
Kirok offered both Cayden and Alex a deep bow. "Thank you, Mr. McConnell. It is good to be back. Mr. Wu, thank you for the colorful greeting. It is indeed agreeable to see you again. Would you both please join us for Dinner?" he said.