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There stood the palace, resplendent in its colours against the industrial backdrop of the rest of the city. High above flitted flightships like abnormally large sky whales. Mallek and the messanger made there way up the steps to the main door that arched high above them. One of the door guards stopped them.

"Halt. The palace is not yet open for the public!" said the man, with a gruff tone.
"Actually, I am here to deliver a report of my research to the palace staff." He glanced at the messenger holding the paper report, "Well, more of a demonstration actually."
The guard glanced with him with suspicion.
"Oh, sorry, my fault. VEGA Master Researcher Mallek Alderman here as requested" he bowed to the guard, disregarding the actual present social etiquette and informal rank Mallek possessed over the guard. The man stepped back a little, clearly a little embarrassed as a result.
"Deeply sorry Master Researcher. You are free to enter." Nodding at the other guards, the doors swung open and Mallek, with the messenger in tow, entered.

As soon as the doors closed, the messenger - clearly in a hurry - ran off down one of the side corridors, leaving Mallek surrounded by guards and servants preparing for the festivities. Walking over to the nearest guard, he asked where the Palace seniority were.
"Sorry sir, but they are currently arranging for today's activities. Feel free to look around, there should be a recess within the hour."
Mallek responded with thanks, before making his way down a random corridor to look around.