Tribute

Some of the Greys had a peculiar look, as if they were taking a moment to process something profound. A few of the Cunis did as well, especially Tawny. Even Klix's antennae seemed to be wiggling a bit differently than usual.

Before leaving the platform, you knelt down and picked up the plaque, and then turned slightly so that you could see the subspace relay. "The captain has agreed to let this commemorative plaque be placed on the relay station, so that any who visit it will know of the Odyssey and it's crew."

As you turned back to face the audience, you noticed the Captain approaching down the middle, as if on cue. He reached you just as you stepped off the side of the platform, and he took the plaque from you on the way. You nodded to him slightly, and one of his eyes squinted slightly in response.

As you left the platform, you discovered a new dilemma - there wasn't a spot reserved for you to sit. You could possibly stand to the side, but that seemed awkward with everyone else seated. Slowly, you continued walking toward the edge, past the area where the Cunis were seated, and you kept looking to see if there might be a vacant seat somewhere. However, all of the chairs were occupied. As you neared the edge, a tan-skinned Cuni with white hair who was seated at the end of the front row stood up and motioned to you, offering her seat to you.

"Thank you, that's very gracious," you acknowledged and proceeded to sit down. However, once you were seated, she did not retreat to find a different seat. Instead she simply turned and sat directly on your lap before you could react.

"Eveline thank Sky," she said. Then she lifted your arms and wrapped them around her waist. After that, she slowly slid backward to the point where your Gargo cock was nestled directly between her buttocks. Next she wiggled slightly, spreading her cheeks wider before moving back still further, until your hardening dick was sandwiched tightly between them. Amazingly, the Cuni seated nearby didn't seem to notice, or if they did, they didn't seem to care.

Of all the things you'd prepared yourself for, getting a lapdance at a funeral was nowhere on the list. Before you could respond to Eveline's antics, the Captain had begun his own speech. To avoid making a scene, you tried your best to focus on the Captain instead of the incredibly hot bunny girl seated on your lap.

The Captain began, "Some of you may recall the day when the Starpoint set forth on it's current voyage. One of the earliest ship records includes the dedication that was read that day." He then made a gesture with his hand, and a recording of his voice began to play. "Crew and passengers of the Starpoint, today we set forth on a new mission of exploration, to find uncharted worlds, examine their species and make new discoveries, to advance our understanding of the universe."

"As Sky stated, the crew of the Odyssey set forth with similar goals, and thus we must consider them as fellow explorers who shared a common vision." He turned and looked toward you, as did several in the audience, and you nodded to show your appreciation. After they had turned to look back toward the Captain, Eveline suddenly tilted her pelvis and slid back even more, teasing the tip of your stiff pole in the slight depression near her anus. The feeling was amazing, and by now you were having a difficult time concentrating on the Captain's speech.

"As Grey, we may take pride in abandoning many of our former customs, yet it is worth remembering them, and why our ancestors followed them," the Captain continued. "When Sky explained to me that his species honored their dead and then finished with a final salute, I was reminded of one of our own ancient customs for paying tribute to our ancestors. It has likely been centuries since any Grey has performed the rite or witnessed such a spectacle, but to pay tribute to the crew of the Odyssey, as well as to remind us of a part of our own history, I present a modified version of the Grey's Ancestral Light Ceremony."