[indent][indent]The evening went swimmingly well so far. As natural as the tides themselves, the Tridents, both new and old, slowly gravitated towards each other on this festive occasion. Valhan’s presence and suave demeanor helped lighten up the mood. Captain Weaver kept herself in check, making sure not to overindulge on Voice’s generous assortment of beverages. Just then, a staffer came over to inform Weaver that she’d be giving her speech soon. She cleared her throat.  

“Okay, wish me luck, everyone!” Weaver winked to them all, drumming her hands on the table before marching toward the stage, nodding to Dr. Amelie in passing. She was definitely more loose, and luckily no one challenged her to a drinking contest.

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[b]New Scenario:[/b] [i]The Three USS Hooligans[/i][/center]

As Captain Weaver leaves to go prepare for her speech, three human USS officers decked out in their white uniforms approach the group. 

“Well, well… so this is where the Forkies are hiding.” Gruden, the largest of the three laughed. The pale bald man with green eyes was as tall as Val, but much wider in frame. 

“Pretty rude, if you ask me.” The female USS officer, Dynafil, scoffed. She had purple short hair and dark skin with fierce crimson eyes, glaring at everyone. “They throw you all a nice party like this, and here you are, all huddled up in a corner acting like you’re better than everyone?” 

“Yeah,” Frutz chimed in. He was the smallest of the three, but by far the most cybernetically enhanced. Most of his skin was replaced with metal plating, and his arms looked like knighted gauntlets. “What’s it all for anyways? You survived a whole year as Forkies? Big whoop!” 

The three USS officers were meant to be half-joking, half-serious, but Gruden nudged himself towards the table of drinks. 

“Look at all this booze! Y’all don’t mind if we take some, right? I mean… it’s technically ours anyways since the USS is paying for all of this!”

Dynafil and Frutz snicker, nodding in agreement, as they follow after Gruden, ready to take as much as they can carry. 

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