A number of friends and relatives located me on SB668 and gave me good news: The Elders have approved my grant for a compound. It is nice but modest, not far from the planetary capital, with some living and sleeping quarters for my spouse and a guest or two, and a small communications and study center. While the facilities were secured several months ago, it was not truly ready for students and guests. We held a celebration to mark the occasion.
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mib_khan's clones made a brief but pleasant appearance, as did several other friends and relatives in the area. My sister even managed to cross the quadrant with her prospective spouse. The Human and Vulcan artists from our recent Shore Leave dropped by, as did the Phariqua and a great many others.
We had a nice spread of food and beverages, stayed up late, and enjoyed ourselves immensely. I provided several virtual tours and proudly displayed some of the more interesting features of our facility, like my spouse’s museum of antique children’s toys, and our communications center, which the previous owner had furnished in a mock-70th cycle drug den motif. Obviously, The Creators have a sense of humor, and we have no intention of changing the décor. I especially like the imported Stukkan ceiling coverings, the retro-anti-worship space, and the several ultra-reflective surfaces. A human friend said something about a "Dysko Sphere," but I didn’t understand the reference. He was clearly not talking about a "Dyson Sphere."
Overall nearly 35 people came to the celebration, and we had a good time.