[i]"Nice to see you too, Viran."[/i]

Viran smiled although it was a forced smile. For reasons he didn't understand...he was angry for a moment. A very unfamiliar emotion was forcing it's way to the surface and he didn't know how to deal with it other then to leave.

"It's...Uh...nice to see you as well, Yan." He said with the same forced smile as he turned to look at Mina. "I apologize but I should be going. If you wish to attend the celebration of Hisel's life it will be at the Valkorian compound for the next three days, feel free to attend...If you wish to attend I mean."

 Viran smiled politely at the two women and headed towards the medical bay where Hisel's body had been wrapped in cloth and gently picked up the still form of his Grandfather and exited the mansion. It was only after he left the building that he let the forced smile vanish from his face. It was replaced by a look of confusion and sadness..

After a short walk he could hear the sound of laughter and song through the forest and after a few more minutes of walking he arrived at the compound. He could see groups upon groups of Valkorians laughing and talking amongst themselves but that stopped as he approached with Hisel's body. Rikelis approached him and gently took the body in his arms.

"Talk with the others, Viran. Lean more about your Grandfather and his life and the amazing things he accomplished." Viran smiled and nodded once again as he approached a group near a table filled with food.

"Please, Tell me about my Grandfather." He said quietly.

[b]Valkorian vessel Hope and Valkorian Vessel New Beginnings[/b]

"Approaching the settlement now, commander. It appears that some sort of celebration is going on."

The commander paused for a moment. "Is there any sign of damage in the immediate area? This could be a funeral and they are celebrating the life of the deceased."

"It looks as if there is damage to the nearby city. And a building near the settlement has a rather large hole in it's side. It appears that repairs are under way in the city."

"Tell the New Beginnings to approach the settlement. We're going to investigate this building. Perhaps they know what has happened recently. Once we are finished we will rejoin the others at the settlement."

"Setting course now."

The Valkorian vessel slowly turned around and headed for the Titan's mansion. The Vessel wasn't armed. They were showing no hostile actions but they did plan on landing as close to the mansion as they could. She needed to know what had happened.