The Call of Home - part 2 - Diner in the Skies

Location: Malkalen III - Ishukone Watch Station, level 20, section 5

With the working hours of the Recreation level in the station coming to a start several technicians toiled across the fiber-optic controls of a Holo-Projector, their foreman grunting as he finally plugged the cables for the image motivators in place. Adjusting his cap he turned toward one of his underlings speaking "Okay, load up the Demo program, let's see if this thing works. If it breaks down they'll have our necks for it...".

The worker inserted a crystal data slate into the machine, accessing the playback controls. Soon an image flickered to life and the scene of a moving MTAC was followed by a Gladiator cutscene, finally the image of an atmospheric race being played. With hope in his eyes the rookie looked at the lead technician who hoped their two day effort would pay off. Unflinching the owner of this long closed Diner watched as the images played again, nodding to the workers.

"Yes, this is adequate, I will fine tune anything needed myself if you leave me a copy of the instruction manual. A fine job gentlemen, thank you. Credits and tips will be transferred to your accounts". Moving away from the holo projector Keirra slowly entered the kitchen area where the first meals of the day were already being prepared. Several of her Minmatar employees had heartily agreed to join her in the Diner business and now their tribal cuisine would soon be experienced by the entire station should they wish to.

The newly appointed Chef, a muscular but pleasant Brutor woman turned toward Keirra with a data-pad, containing the day's menu. Sliding across to the first screen she started to explain "As it's our opening day I thought to prepare some delicacies. I was fortunate to find a couple of tons of Arrow-tail thus a small arrangement with Pator indigenous fruit and vegetables will do. For those desiring more consistent meals i've entered orders for materials most of which have arrived for some nice juicy plains-hog steaks and similar products. I've also added som Amarrian and Gallente recipes as well as local cuisine". Quiet now the Minmatar waited for Keirra's approval as the new owner of the Diner browsed the list.

Finally satisfied with the prepared food Keirra smiled "Thank you Sharia, this all looks quite exquisite". Moving toward the drinks section she rested her hand on her bartender's shoulder "So did you manage to get all the things we talked about Sallik?.. Besides the hell knows how many cans of Quafe?".

The Sebiestor grinned widely "With the prices you set and the cocktails i can make for the folks coming here we'll be the number one Diner in station. I took the liberty to enter some recipes myself, you know, home made. I've sent them to the Ishukone Health inspectors and Consumables Inspection departments for approval and they've given us the go, we're within State norms". Locking his eyes with Keirra's he pointed out toward the entrance of the Diner "Seems you already have hungry customers around, best not keep them waiting. I've already sent Marsha and Danni to work".

With a big smile on her face Keirra moved out into the diner's main are adjusting her tunic, before starting up the Holo-Projector, tuning it to the Ishukone Media Sports channel. Checking with her security for a few seconds she moved toward the electrical control panels. Pressing the final unlit control she made her way toward the entrance as her Diner's logo lit up in a light blue, the inscription flanked by two five pointed stars. "Keirra's Diner", that neon lit shingle made the young Civire woman smile. Slowly stepping inside, she flipped the "Open/Closed" display to "Open".

Time of day: 1030 Hours

If at first reluctant to enter the new establishment the Station visitors now gained courage. The smell of freshly cooked food drew many in and soon a large group of Caldari and other races gathered by the holo-projector and the gambling tables that were set up deliberately. Music playing at a level enough to allow people to interact sounded in the background, the waitresses darted from table to table to take orders while the bar itself slowly gained more and more customers.

Cheering started coming from the Sports Holo Projector as several Caldari Navy staff on shore leave followed a Gladiatorial match, broadcasted from the Regional championships. Despite the non gambling nature of the "Sports" section of the club credit chips were exchanged, all bets were on. Some happy faces, others dissapointed could be seen.

Moving gracefully among her new host of patrons Keirra stopped to talk to some of them, each person approached with a friendly smile. This former bar long neglected and abandoned had been transformed, reborn from the ashes of it's old self like the Phoenix. Turning toward the picture of a ship named after the legendary bird Keirra Lukkanen stepped away from the crowded area, donning an apron, taking her place behind the counter. If she was to work with this place she had bought for almost nothing she'd work with her employees side by side. She had to set aside her capsuleer habits as now her brothers and sisters roaming the stars had come as well, people she could relate to. Making her way toward a Caldari patron she spoke softly "Hey, welcome to Keirra's what will it be?"....

With that her day and her business took off and she spread her wings further, her actions taking her even further on her Journey.