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'''Kare'en''': Ah, I see. Well, congratulations, Lieutenant Barlow.
'''Kare'en''': Ah, I see. Well, congratulations, Lieutenant Barlow.


<nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander offers his hand.::
<nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander offers his hand and Barlow gripped it. But not in a handshake. Kare'en looked at the man questioningly.::


Barlow: response?
'''Barlow''': Unfortunately Sir...I am unable to accept the promotion at this time...
   
'''Kare'en''': Mr. Barlow?
   
'''Barlow''': There is one here who deserves most if not all of the credit for this station and for the Wallace Sir.
   
<nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander blinked, just staring at Barlow mutely.::
 
'''Barlow''': That is you Sir.
   
'''Kare'en''': ::sputtering softly:: M-me?
   
'''Barlow''': I am familiar with the Star Fleet promotion protocol, and it seems...somewhat vindictive...that you still remain a Commander.
   
'''Kare'en''': Mr. Barlow, this is hardly the time or the place... And it's not uncommon for Starfleet to assign a Commander to a position like this...
   
'''Barlow''': I shall not question in infinite wisdom of Star Fleet...but I shall stand beside my "Captain" and insist that you receive your just deserts...before I.
 
<nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander rubbed at an eyeridge. He had never had anyone refuse a promotion before. He was unsure what to do besides go on with the ceremony.::
 
'''Kare'en''': We'll talk about this more later, Mr. Barlow...


<nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander smiled and turned back to the crowd.::
<nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander smiled and turned back to the crowd.::
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privileges pertaining thereonto.
privileges pertaining thereonto.


Kirov: Thank you sir.
'''Kirov''': Thank you sir.


<nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander pins the new half-pip to the taller man, and he leans
<nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander pins the new half-pip to the taller man, and he leans
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<nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander turned to the crowd again.::
<nowiki>::</nowiki>The Commander turned to the crowd again.::


'''Kare'en''': Ladies, Gentlemen, Officers, Honored Guests, I give you our
'''Kare'en''': Ladies, Gentlemen, Officers, Honored Guests, I give you our promotees and awardees!
promotees and awardees!


'''Devar''': Here, here!
'''Devar''': Here, here!
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