<em>Rach'Hi stood behind the right shoulder of his pilot. The Council station's roughly spherical silhouette was outlined in a lovely blue glow from the distant sun. His entire crew was washed in an indigo cover as they efficiently and silently went about their business. The tall Ekke silently contemplated and appreciated the view, recalling old songs and attempting to compose a few in his head. The cluster of small tentacles that served as his mouth twitched lightly in amusement. He had never been very good at writing music. <br/><br/>He inclined his head to the much larger Ekke standing next to him in a ceremonial battlesuit. It was a simple, but efficient amalgamation of "Sorted" (The technical term for material that has been organized at an atomic level to enhance desired qualities) mesh and armor plating. Urud'Na tore his gaze from the station when he noticed the Attention he was getting. "A thought?"<br/><br/>Rach'Hi turned away from his bodyguard. "No. I was only considering your skill at verse."<br/><br/>"Appreciated" Urud'Na was somewhat expressionless, even for an Ekke. At least, he was even less outward about it. With a group of people as cerebral as the Ekke it was generally accepted that most things will be left unsaid unless they are of import. Bah, he was woolgathering. <br/><br/>"We're docking with the Council Station now, Ambassador." The Pilot reported tersely. <br/><br/>"Excellent."<br/><br/>Ambassador and bodyguard turned and left the helm to prepare to board.</em>Lia Ana<em> The somewhat large freighter/flagship slid into place along the docking bay without issue. The craft was the familiar sloping shape of most Ekke craft. It's particular attention to artistry was the reason it had been chosen by Rach'Hi.<br/><br/>He stepped into the Ekke quarters. Stone and wood were abundant, and extra life-support systems had been allotted (perhaps wastefully) to allow the plant life to grow. The Ekke figured that small lapses in reason could occasionally be forgiven for the sake of representing the Ekke ideal in their artisanship. Rach'Hi strode purposefully towards the central council chamber. He was early, he was looking forward to the time he would have for silent preparation and contemplation. <br/><br/>The Ekke both bowed abruptly, not showing surprise. "Noble Cy, we welcome you. I had forgotten that you had stayed on the station." <br/><br/>Urud'Na took his place by the door, Rach'Hi sat down in the chair across from the Crys. "Have we received word on when the others will be arriving?</em>