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((Twilight's Edge))
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(('''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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