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((Twilight's Edge)) | <table width="70%"><tr><td> | ||
(('''Twilight's Edge, Deep Space 17''')) | |||
::A spotlight came up on the stage and Commander Kare'en jumped up, | <nowiki>::</nowiki>A spotlight came up on the stage and Commander Kare'en jumped up, | ||
figuring that this was his cue. He nodded to a yeoman at his side and | figuring that this was his cue. He nodded to a yeoman at his side and | ||
he walked up into the spotlight, clanging a spoon against the side of | he walked up into the spotlight, clanging a spoon against the side of | ||
a glass of synthehol champagne.:: | a glass of synthehol champagne.:: | ||
Kare'en: Ladies and Gentlemen, if I could have your attention please. | '''Kare'en''': Ladies and Gentlemen, if I could have your attention please. | ||
::The Commander smiled and looked out over the crowd, waiting for it | <nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander smiled and looked out over the crowd, waiting for it | ||
to settle down a bit.:: | to settle down a bit.:: | ||
Kare'en: Thank you. Now there is no need to tell you that the | '''Kare'en''': Thank you. Now there is no need to tell you that the | ||
excitement of the last mission took a lot out of the crew. Still, we | excitement of the last mission took a lot out of the crew. Still, we | ||
were able to save lives and to open up contacts with the Free Trade | were able to save lives and to open up contacts with the Free Trade | ||
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her crew have chosen to join us tonight. | her crew have chosen to join us tonight. | ||
::To some slight applause, Belairey rose, looking very embarrassed. | <nowiki>::</nowiki>To some slight applause, Belairey rose, looking very embarrassed. | ||
Kare'en waited for her to seat herself before continuing.:: | Kare'en waited for her to seat herself before continuing.:: | ||
Kare'en: You are no doubt aware of what happened to the Wallace last | '''Kare'en''': You are no doubt aware of what happened to the Wallace last | ||
night. All the more reason to take this time to enjoy ourselves here | night. All the more reason to take this time to enjoy ourselves here | ||
tonight. But there are a few more things that need to be done. If | tonight. But there are a few more things that need to be done. If | ||
Ensign Tavex could come forward please? | Ensign Tavex could come forward please? | ||
::The Commander waited for a moment until Tavex could join him | <nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander waited for a moment until Tavex could join him | ||
onstage.:: | onstage.:: | ||
Kare'en: Ensign, it has been my privilege to see you grow from an | '''Kare'en''': Ensign, it has been my privilege to see you grow from an | ||
eager but nervous Ensign to become a valuable member of this crew. | eager but nervous Ensign to become a valuable member of this crew. | ||
For your hard work and enthusiasm, it is my pleasure to promote you | For your hard work and enthusiasm, it is my pleasure to promote you | ||
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privileges thereunto. | privileges thereunto. | ||
::The Commander smiled and motioned for the yeoman to come forward. | <nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander smiled and motioned for the yeoman to come forward. | ||
He took a half-pip from the box that she held and attached it to | He took a half-pip from the box that she held and attached it to | ||
Tavex's collar. Then he shook the new Lt jg's hand firmly.:: | Tavex's collar. Then he shook the new Lt jg's hand firmly.:: | ||
Tavex: Thank you. | '''Tavex''': Thank you. | ||
::Kare'en turned with a smile to the crowd.:: | <nowiki>::</nowiki>Kare'en turned with a smile to the crowd.:: | ||
Kare'en: It is also my privilege to make official the announcement | '''Kare'en''': It is also my privilege to make official the announcement | ||
that Lieutenant Tavex has accepted the role of ship's counselor for | that Lieutenant Tavex has accepted the role of ship's counselor for | ||
the Wallace. So, while my door is always open to listen to you, | the Wallace. So, while my door is always open to listen to you, | ||
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his services as needed. | his services as needed. | ||
Tavex: ::energetically.:: You *all* better come to me at least to say hello!! Especially you, Sidney! | '''Tavex''': ::energetically.:: You *all* better come to me at least to say hello!! Especially you, Sidney! | ||
::The Commander's eyes roamed the room for a moment.:: | <nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander's eyes roamed the room for a moment.:: | ||
Kare'en: Is Ensign Salak here still? | '''Kare'en''': Is Ensign Salak here still? | ||
Salak: response? | '''Salak''': response? | ||
::The Commander gave the Ensign a moment to come forward.:: | <nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander gave the Ensign a moment to come forward.:: | ||
Kare'en: Ensign, your calm head in extreme circumstances saved many | '''Kare'en''': Ensign, your calm head in extreme circumstances saved many | ||
lives aboard the P'kothla. It is my great privilege to promote you to | lives aboard the P'kothla. It is my great privilege to promote you to | ||
the rank of Lieutenant, Junior Grade, with all the duties and | the rank of Lieutenant, Junior Grade, with all the duties and | ||
privileges thereunto. | privileges thereunto. | ||
::The Commander attached the half-pip, and after a moment of | <nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander attached the half-pip, and after a moment of | ||
hesitation, he offered the Vulcan salute to Salak.:: | hesitation, he offered the Vulcan salute to Salak.:: | ||
Salak: response? | '''Salak''': response? | ||
::The Commander leaned in and added in a low voice.:: | <nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander leaned in and added in a low voice.:: | ||
Kare'en: When you return, we will see about making you the permanent | '''Kare'en''': When you return, we will see about making you the permanent | ||
Head of Engineering. If you're interested. | Head of Engineering. If you're interested. | ||
Salak: response? | '''Salak''': response? | ||
::The Commander let the new Lieutenant take his seat and he turned to | <nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander let the new Lieutenant take his seat and he turned to | ||
the crowd again.:: | the crowd again.:: | ||
Kare'en: Could Dr. Riley come forward please? | '''Kare'en''': Could Dr. Riley come forward please? | ||
::The Commander covered a cough with his hand as the Doctor came | <nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander covered a cough with his hand as the Doctor came | ||
forward. Then he continued.:: | forward. Then he continued.:: | ||
Kare'en: Doctor, your services to the crew as acting CMO have been | '''Kare'en''': Doctor, your services to the crew as acting CMO have been | ||
many, especially during the recent rescue mission. Your compassion is | many, especially during the recent rescue mission. Your compassion is | ||
an inspiration. It is my honor to promote you to the rank of full | an inspiration. It is my honor to promote you to the rank of full | ||
Lieutenant, with all the duties and privileges thereunto. | Lieutenant, with all the duties and privileges thereunto. | ||
Riley: ::Smiling:: Thank you, Sir. | '''Riley''': ::Smiling:: Thank you, Sir. | ||
::The Commander smiled.:: | <nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander smiled.:: | ||
Kare'en: Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Lieutenant, Junior Grade | '''Kare'en''': Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Lieutenant, Junior Grade | ||
Tavex, Lieutenant Junior Grade Salak, and Lieutenant Riley. | Tavex, Lieutenant Junior Grade Salak, and Lieutenant Riley. | ||
::Alana stood abruptly, clapping with a smile on her face.:: | <nowiki>::</nowiki>Alana stood abruptly, clapping with a smile on her face.:: | ||
Devar: Congratulationsâ�?�¦! | '''Devar''': Congratulationsâ�?�¦! | ||
::Raising her glass, in a toast.:: | <nowiki>::</nowiki>Raising her glass, in a toast.:: | ||
Devar: â�?�¦to Tavex, Salak and Rileyâ�?�¦ and to us all. To great journeys | '''Devar''': â�?�¦to Tavex, Salak and Rileyâ�?�¦ and to us all. To great journeys | ||
in the future, to health and excitement. May the future hold bright | in the future, to health and excitement. May the future hold bright | ||
things for us all, for Deep Space 17 and the Wallace herself. | things for us all, for Deep Space 17 and the Wallace herself. |
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