Every man and woman there tonight was fully dressed.  Women wore their most
beautiful dresses and all the officers were in dress uniform. What a grand
sight to behold as many were dancing while others were in deep conversation.
  "All Hail the Order of the Crimson Fist!" rang through the banquet 
hall as Quinlan entered the room.  With his wife, Karra, in his arm they
entered the celebration. First to greet them was Colonel Butcher, with his 
leg in a cast, and his lovely wife Kickapoo.  "Hello my friend. I see your 
vacation in the mountains has left its mark." hearty spoken by Quin.  "Well 
you could say that sir but this was a battle injury my wife gave to me in the
bedroom." Butcher says with a grin.  "Ouch Kick I do need him for the 
battlefield my lady." replies Quin.  
  "Um ladies may I speak to Quin for a second." Butcher insists.  "It will be
 fine ladies you need time to gossip anyway." Quin says with a wink.  "Nekron
says that SCBA has stepped up there training program and I believe that we 
are their target." Butcher says in a low voice.  "Lets not discuss this here, 
Later after the ball why don't you a Kick meet us for drinks at the Citadel."
Quin remarks.  "Great see you there sir." Butcher replies.  "And stop calling
me SIR Butcher this is informal now."
  As Quinlan walked amoungest the guests Lar aprouched him.  "You really don't
have to wear that", referring to the pistol holster at Lar's hip. "Sir there
has been one atempt on you life I will not risk a second one." Lar says 
confidently. "But you have secruity at the doors." Quin replies. "And several
undercover throughout the hall sir." Lar retorts. "Well I trust your men to 
do their jobs. So relax. Were is your wife." Quin glances around. "Ahh I see
Karra has already found her. Karra does love discussing your children with 
your wife. She wont leave me alone about children. Soon a few years then I 
can settle down and make babies." speaking as if off in another land.
  Searching for Nekron proved harder that was expected until the Lieutenant
suddenly appeared at Quin's side.  "Hail Sir." Nekron beload. "Hello Nekron
I hear you are seeing a female member of your unit. You know thats against
the rules" Quin says with a wink. "Keep up the good work my friend." "Sir,
Yes sir."
  Later Karra comes rushing up to Quin's arms "I want childern NOW!" "Okay 
but I don't think the guests would approve" pulling off his coat. "Not now
silly." Snuggling up to Quin "but what about later.Hehe!" "Okay my love. I
told Butcher we would meet him and Kick at the Citadel for drinks."says Quin.
"Okay I will go find Kick you get Butcher, I love ya." Karra gleefully skips
off. "Oh well, another one of those nights." with a psy he turns and becons
for Butcher. "Lets mount up. We'll meet you for drinks." Quin anounces. 
"Seeya there sir." as Butcher disappeared into the crowd.

A day wriiten by Quinlan