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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: | '''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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