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Moments later the image of a large, bald, and middle-aged man appeared in the space above the forward console. The man had pasty white skin tones and a bushy, wild and long grey beard.
“Welcome, crew of the Dinatha. It has been too long. And, congratulations, Dukk, on your new command. I hope you had an enjoyable passage,” Ileadees said confidently.
“Thank you, Ileadees. It has indeed been too long between drinks,” Dukk answered.
“May I extend my hand and invite you and your crew to break bread. I see you have nothing to unload except passengers, so perhaps three p.m.?”
“I am busy,” grunted Bazzer.
“Hello, Bazzer. That is a pity. Perhaps another time. What about everyone else?”
“We’ll be there. Thank you, Ileadees,” Dukk answered.
“Excellent. By the way, I have also invited the two observers. Must respect protocol and all that. Will you show them the way?”
“The bar?”
“Of course, see you all soon,” concluded Ileadees, before disconnecting the video call.
“He seems pretty full of himself,” Luna said.
“Well at this station he is the top dog. Everyone that lives and works here is answerable to him,” Annee answered.
“Is it typical for a port commissioner to invite a crew to a meal immediately on arrival?” Marr asked.