While sitting waiting for the ceremony to resume, Starkey sees Gen AIsafe step down off the platform and head his way. He stands and greets his new Commander,

:salute 2: "Gen AIsafe, congratulations of your promotion to GOA, It's good to see you looking trim and fit, the time in Chester seems to have suited you well."

He shakes the Generals hand and pats the shoulder of his old friend.

"I look forward to working closely with you and the rest of the High Command in the days and weeks ahead."

He looks around the hall and sees General Helius standing and talking to one of his soldiers. He observes General Elmix handing a drink to his lovely wife to be, he nods to General AIsafe and smiles...

Quite a good turn out this ceremony, ... I see where Capt.... er, Major Almogrief has once again out done himself in preparing for the day, doing a stellar job, as usual."

As he says this he sees Major Almo approach with a concerned look on his face, handing a paper to Gen AI, he mentions something about additional promotions. Seeing that the two have more work to do, Gen Starkey says,

" You go ahead General and tend to the ceremony, we'll talk afterwards."

He nudges Almo and says

"Congratulation Major on your promotion and on another well conducted promotion ceremony."

He retakes his seat as the two of them walk away.

walks in just in time to see everyone get promoted. Looks at all of the fine food prepared for us all. *thinks My what a wonderful place* Searches around to find Brig Gen Helius. Wonders over after getting a small plate of food. *Salutes* Fine evening isn't it sir? Very proud of all of my fellow knights. They did so fine in battle. Very well deserved. *applauds all fellow knights*

The Lancaster Company table is now filled with laughs and smiles as Knights celebrate their new ranks. Seeing General Aisafe still standing next to a table on the stage, Proudy wonders if he is waiting for someone? maybe the General is planning to have a meal at the table?

*coughs* yes, ahem... Coming forward to the the mic

My apologies for the delay everyone as we had hoped to present the Medals to be awarded for Operation Polaris, but with an untimely mishap in their making we will have A separate announcement for them.

Please continue to enjoy yourselves with drinks and food for the rest of the night, and until we can all take the time to meet in our great hall again.

I will also let everyone know, there is an extended danger again from the North as it appears Scotland may break out in civil war. We must be in alert if they should grow tired in fighting amongst themselves.

I thank you all for your Brave and Loyal service in the Knights of the Phoenix.

We shall continue together to be the Sword and Shield of Britannia.

Around the back of the building Redondo quickly changes out of his Galloway Ducal Guard uniform and into his KOP duds. He leaves his horse tied up and enters the ceremony. Seems to be a lull in the action so he finds a list posted on the wall and sees his name. A promotion. Fair enough, he grabs a plate of food and finds a seat, way in the back hoping to attract no attention, although he doubts anybody here even knows who he is. He eats being hungry from his long ride here. He looks around the room seeing nothing but the back of a bunch a heads.

With the ceremony having come to an abrupt end, General StarKey stands, shakes a few hands and exits the hall from the same door he had entered a short while ago.

Well done Knights!! :salute 2: