Chronicle of the Unknown Sector. (#Wattys2015)

Part 9: Ballroom blitz.

A full month went by since the purging of the Merydion Ravener den, during that time-frame Serpent company aided in arresting of looters, providing of food and medicine to the populace after the spur of chaos within the now damaged city spires. By the months end almost twenty five percent of the damages were fully repaired with another ten percent in progress, Pablo in particular was one of the most active in this which in doing so caught eye of most.

Come the weeks end whilst he and Gab were overseeing food rations a member of the Merydion Magistrate Guards delivered a summons, this had a split reaction from the pair with Gab seeming interestingly excited whilst Pablo showed a blank expression as he simply peered endlessly at the summons invitation.

After much debate and convincing by Gab and Vera, Pablo finally submitted into going although not too pleased of having to but the presence of Gab would be enough to cope with the abnormal surroundings for he felt unwelcome.

Adding this was the fact he felt under-dressed when compared to his partner Gab who was wearing a striking blue kimono whilst the closest thing to a suit he owned was the civil wear uniform of his military attire consisting of black trousers, white shirt and black tie, all finished off by a black beret on his head.

"This feels bloody restrictive." Pablo grunted out lowly pulling the neck of his shirt causing Gab to giggle modestly, entering a wide open ballroom filled with the upper end of living all wearing glamouring dresses and sharp suits, "Holy mother of supernova's, I'm gonna stick out like a wolf at a dog house." Pablo stated lowly to Gab removing the beret off his head threading it through a part of his belt.

"Just act natural and leave the talking to me hun" Gab replied giving him a wink and small smile as the two proceeding further into the room with the sound of elegant piano and string play filled the air. Whilst she talked to some of the other guests Pablo observed the food spread across several tables all high end in presentation and taste, to him each bite was a first timer due to living on prison and army rations.

A few minutes later he heard Gab calling out for him, upon reuniting his eyes turned to the accompanying lady beside her. Unlike Gab the lady was a pure blooded Lu'iar with shoulder length black hair and piercing bright green eyes wearing a deep purple kimono with white outlining, "Pablo, this is my cousin. Washira Zuj'Yih." Gab said formally introducing her with his response being a respecting bow of the head.

"My my Gabriella, you never told me you'd fished up such a rugged stud of a man and talk about being a mystery look." Washira said with a mischievous playful tone as she narrowed her eyes scanning Pablo head to toe, running her index finger down the sleeve of his shirt which covered his cybernetic arm.

"Very very good find cous'. If only I had caught him sooner." she added walking around him as her tail swayed around before looking back at Gab, "Well I have to dash, ta ta now and don't let him stray afar cousin." her final words were heading upstairs toward the bathroom, leaving the pair in a strange situation Pablo simply turned his attention to Gab whom was shaking her head giving a roll of the eyes.

"Well.... she seems, unique I guess?" Pablo stated raising an eyebrow in thought peering at the ground.

"Don't get me started, she's had quite the life and the fact her brother Hectar is now the ambassador of Lu'iar relations to the Psyoni doesn't help" Gab replied as her shoulder hung heavily with a sigh, "I got to go see if she's not up to her old ways again" she then added heading after Washira leaving Pablo all alone in even more confusion then before.

Scanning his eyes around the ballroom he noticed some of the waiters were acting out the norm, spotting a way to slip out he snuck his way to a spot outside the ballroom where he'd stashed a backpack of gear consisting of a pair of handguns and armoured under-shirt slipping it underneath his suit and concealing the weapons alongside his armour Pablo returned to the ballroom. "Where did you run off to?" Gab asked as he arrived back, he motioned his gaze toward the commotion going on the other side of the room.