From the airlock a Qakla emerged wearing the ship's uniform. He was 184 cm tall, and had a very muscular build. He stepped off the ramp and walked over to three new members of the crew. For those who had been here earlier they would recognize him as the Tin-Ta'a.
"Now that my presence is no longer required aboard ship. Let us dispense with the prerequisites. Step forward and I will have your oaths. Then you may board the Yome Ismâopate.
Keyul Aaeas, step forward." He said in firm tone.
Keyul looked at the other two briefly, "So it begins." he said softly to Pule. He walked over to the Tin-Ta'a.
He stood straight in front of the commander, and then leaned slightly forward with his hands held out from his body.
"Sâvyjo Keyul Aaeas presents himself to the Tin-Ta'a of the WAP Yome Ismâopate. I am prepared to give my oath." he said while maintaining eye contact with the larger individual.
Qaedal had watches his sibling approach, and was grateful that he followed proper protocol, though he really did not expect other wise.
"Sâvyjo Keyul Aaeas, you have been assigned to this vessel. Do you give your oath that you will obey the orders of those above you as long as they are worthy? Do you give your oath that you will commit your skills, blood and even your very life should it be required? Do you give your oath freely and with no evasion that you will serve in the
Wotanu Abokatinka Poku, with distinction that will reflect well upon the Poku, your Ruoka and your Punla?"
"I pledge my oath to obey those above me so long as they be worthy, to commit all that I have. I give my oath freely and shall ever strive to serve with distinction, for the Poku, my Ruoka, and my Punla. I swear these things to my Tin-Ta'a." Keyul replied, and took out his knife and made a small cut on his left palm and let several drops fall to the deck. "I give a token of my blood as proof of my word." He said and then sheathed the knife and stood up.
"Keyul Aaeas, I accept your oath. You are now one with all the crew. Bound by your oath, and by theirs. Take your bags onboard report to the ship's keeper to receive your proper colors then find a cabin and secure your effects. Then go and prepare the temple." Qaedal answered.
Keyul performed the two arm salute bringing both hands up to his chest and bowing slightly. He then walked over to the ramp, grabbed his personal effects and walked partway up the ramp.
The Tin-Ta'a waited until his sibling had started up the ramp, then called out.
"Pule Yoieas, step forward." He said in firm tone.