I’ve traveled all this way for something

[maskormods]

WHO: YOU.
WHERE: Eden East's cruiseship
WHEN: Saturday February 15th, around 5 PM EST
WHAT: Registration in motion... among other things.
WARNINGS: None anticipated; let us know if this should be edited.

" The new frontier of which I speak is not a set of promises -- it is a set of challenges. It sums up not what I intend to offer the American people, but what I intend to ask of them. It appeals to their pride, not to their pocketbook -- it holds out the promise of more sacrifice instead of more security. But I tell you the new frontier is here, whether we seek it or not. "
( from jfk's speech "the new frontier," 7/15/1960. )

The sun hasn't set yet and the temperature hovers somewhere just below 70 degrees this evening; imPorts, both recently arrived and not, will have been escorted to this event so that they can meet each other, have a good time, and of course officially state their registration status. Or lack thereof. It's your decision, they emphasize, even though the unspoken "but" is always there.

It's an elaborate spread, certainly much more elegant than last time. Eden East herself, elegant in her backless champagne-colored dress, meets and greets each and every imPort as she flutters to and fro. She'll find you and chat for a few moments, shaking your hand and complimenting your dress. She'll know your name, and she'll have an entourage of aids and cameras following her wake. Captain Holiday, in contrast, maintains the energy of someone who feels out of place holding the Swear-In ceremony somewhere so extravagant. As imPorts arrive he tells them where to be for the ceremony part of the evening, but that they are free to enjoy themselves until then and after.

( Please state your character's official status -- REGISTERED or UNSETTLED -- in the subject header of your thread. Characters who are UNDECIDED may be contacted later in the week for their decision via their IC contact post. )

Comments

[prearcadian]

[ah, so. odd for all parties. is that a relief? Harlock's not entirely sure. it's easier to take in stride, anyway.]

Used to managing conversations with people a different way, huh. Is this easier or harder, then?

[ifnotloyal]

People don't freak out and stare when I communicate by wagging my tail and jumping up on them to say hi, so I'd say harder at this point.

[ There's only so much he even feels like saying to humans, really. ]

[prearcadian]

[grinning.] I think you'll find enough people'll like it well enough to not give you too hard a time for it. [present company included. it's neat.]

[ifnotloyal]

[ That's a little heartening. ]

I suppose that's true. The ones who aren't won't go out of their way to interact with me, anyway.

[prearcadian]

Easy enough, huh. [seems to be to him.

a beat.] What's your name, then?

[ifnotloyal]

I'm Ace. What's yours?

[prearcadian]

Harlock. Nice to meet you. [a beat. he hesitates, but holds out a hand in the end anyway.] Is shaking too hokey a dog trick for an introduction?

[ifnotloyal]

I don't think so.

[ He can shake! And he's seen humans do it often enough, so it must be normal! That in mind, he'll lift a front paw and put it in Harlock's hand. ]

It's nice to meet you, too.

[prearcadian]

[ok whatever, man. talking to a talking dog is pretty rad and there's no point to pretending it's not.

just one up-and-down shake and he lets go, and his other hand sets the plate down before he stands up.]

You can have the rest. [he's got an itch to get moving again.]