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((Deep Space 17 - Twilight's Edge)) | ((Deep Space 17 - Twilight's Edge)) | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> The infamous bar had been taken over for the night, mostly due to staffing as | <nowiki>::</nowiki> The infamous bar had been taken over for the night, mostly due to staffing as | ||
well as the need to have a full bar and dinner. Minor little considerations had | well as the need to have a full bar and dinner. Minor little considerations had | ||
been detailed as well, including limited access to StarFleet personnel only | been detailed as well, including limited access to StarFleet personnel only | ||
which had radically become a formal black tie / dress uniform affair. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | which had radically become a formal black tie / dress uniform affair. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> Waiting in the expansive office, David straightened his shirt and regarded | <nowiki>::</nowiki> Waiting in the expansive office, David straightened his shirt and regarded | ||
his dress uniform. There were any number of dress uniforms, depending on the | his dress uniform. There were any number of dress uniforms, depending on the | ||
affair or the event. He found himself with the rare opportunity to don his dress | affair or the event. He found himself with the rare opportunity to don his dress | ||
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His few StarFleet medals (all two of 'em) were hung along with a couple other | His few StarFleet medals (all two of 'em) were hung along with a couple other | ||
ribbons he had earned during his civilian practice.. He fixed the gold-white | ribbons he had earned during his civilian practice.. He fixed the gold-white | ||
cuffs of mirroring badges and regarded his appearance. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | cuffs of mirroring badges and regarded his appearance. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
Oo The man can wear white... amazing. oO | Oo The man can wear white... amazing. oO | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> Nodding once, David about-faced and strolled out of the office into the full | <nowiki>::</nowiki> Nodding once, David about-faced and strolled out of the office into the full | ||
main of Twilight's Edge. The bar and restaurant had undergone a massive | main of Twilight's Edge. The bar and restaurant had undergone a massive | ||
transformation. The tables were now dominating the full of the main floor. a | transformation. The tables were now dominating the full of the main floor. a | ||
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podium. For a night, the whole of StarFleet personnel were welcomed to attend | podium. For a night, the whole of StarFleet personnel were welcomed to attend | ||
the event. Out here in the Ithassa, literally over a half a year away from | the event. Out here in the Ithassa, literally over a half a year away from | ||
Starbase 118 at normal speeds. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | Starbase 118 at normal speeds. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> Food and wine were aplenty, the conversation buzzing. David's steps bounced | <nowiki>::</nowiki> Food and wine were aplenty, the conversation buzzing. David's steps bounced | ||
slightly, light and nimble as he nodded and waved at a few people he did know, | slightly, light and nimble as he nodded and waved at a few people he did know, | ||
his officers and senior staff from the USS Independence, as well as Deep Space | his officers and senior staff from the USS Independence, as well as Deep Space | ||
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was jazzed. How often did | was jazzed. How often did | ||
he get to do stuff like this? <nowiki>::<nowiki> | he get to do stuff like this? <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> From up on stage, the familiar gait of the war-veteran, Commander Carrigan, | <nowiki>::</nowiki> From up on stage, the familiar gait of the war-veteran, Commander Carrigan, | ||
stepped up to the podium and managed to ping it. Everyone's attention diverted | stepped up to the podium and managed to ping it. Everyone's attention diverted | ||
as Carrigan cleared his throat. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | as Carrigan cleared his throat. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
Carrigan: Good Evening everyone. I would like to say a few words. We have hosted | Carrigan: Good Evening everyone. I would like to say a few words. We have hosted | ||
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not sampled too much wine. | not sampled too much wine. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> Several chuckles broke from the floor. Smiling, Carrigan continued. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | <nowiki>::</nowiki> Several chuckles broke from the floor. Smiling, Carrigan continued. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Carrigan''<nowiki>:<nowiki> Without further adieu, Commander David Cody, ladies and gentlemen. | ''Carrigan''<nowiki>:</nowiki> Without further adieu, Commander David Cody, ladies and gentlemen. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> The man with short brown/auburn hair and sharp blues crossed the floor and | <nowiki>::</nowiki> The man with short brown/auburn hair and sharp blues crossed the floor and | ||
took the stage. David took a strong, firm handshake from Carrigan before | took the stage. David took a strong, firm handshake from Carrigan before | ||
claiming the podium. A sea of bright, youthful and happy faces greeted him with | claiming the podium. A sea of bright, youthful and happy faces greeted him with | ||
the lights sparkling overhead. His cleared his throat before the crooked smile | the lights sparkling overhead. His cleared his throat before the crooked smile | ||
flashed. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | flashed. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' Good Evening everyone. Glad you could all make it... even you, Mr. | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Good Evening everyone. Glad you could all make it... even you, Mr. | ||
Luciano. | Luciano. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> He caught a fun response from the security officer and moved on with a wink. | <nowiki>::</nowiki> He caught a fun response from the security officer and moved on with a wink. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> | <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' For those who missed the news bite, Administration finally caught the | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' For those who missed the news bite, Administration finally caught the | ||
elusive Captain Idril Mar and gave her a rank upgrade. We have to call her Fleet | elusive Captain Idril Mar and gave her a rank upgrade. We have to call her Fleet | ||
Captain, now. None the worry, however... she can now "borrow" starships to chase | Captain, now. None the worry, however... she can now "borrow" starships to chase | ||
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missions, instead of "jumping ship"... which tends to reduce said ranks. | missions, instead of "jumping ship"... which tends to reduce said ranks. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> A small wave of chuckles. David grinned. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | <nowiki>::</nowiki> A small wave of chuckles. David grinned. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' You can tell they don't let me out that often. <nowiki>::<nowiki> eyes twinkling <nowiki>::<nowiki> | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' You can tell they don't let me out that often. <nowiki>::</nowiki> eyes twinkling <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
Welcome to our annual ceremony dinner. This year we managed to convince the Edge | Welcome to our annual ceremony dinner. This year we managed to convince the Edge | ||
to let us show off our dress cuts. Karynn... that dress is stunning. Brice, I | to let us show off our dress cuts. Karynn... that dress is stunning. Brice, I | ||
can't believe you're letting her wear it. | can't believe you're letting her wear it. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> He caught the future husband and wife's reactions and gave a very obvious and | <nowiki>::</nowiki> He caught the future husband and wife's reactions and gave a very obvious and | ||
long wink, to get a few more laughs and whistles. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | long wink, to get a few more laughs and whistles. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' 2386 was an unusual year. Tragedies, triumphs, old friends near and dear, | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' 2386 was an unusual year. Tragedies, triumphs, old friends near and dear, | ||
some, StarFleet has called home. We've had some spectacular technological | some, StarFleet has called home. We've had some spectacular technological | ||
breakthroughs... and spectacular injuries. We've got some alien egg beauties the | breakthroughs... and spectacular injuries. We've got some alien egg beauties the | ||
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managed to vanish as quickly as we found 'em. | managed to vanish as quickly as we found 'em. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> Judging the crowd, David cleared his throat. He brought up a rather large, | <nowiki>::</nowiki> Judging the crowd, David cleared his throat. He brought up a rather large, | ||
dark wood box, polished, rustic, but at the same time, the mahogany gave it an | dark wood box, polished, rustic, but at the same time, the mahogany gave it an | ||
essence of elegance. The wood box, much larger than the one he used in | essence of elegance. The wood box, much larger than the one he used in | ||
briefings, was a timeless element (and a great find... he didn't think Makno | briefings, was a timeless element (and a great find... he didn't think Makno | ||
would miss his cigar shipments). <nowiki>::<nowiki> | would miss his cigar shipments). <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' Moving on, let's get down to why we're all here. Ensign Tyriden, come on | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Moving on, let's get down to why we're all here. Ensign Tyriden, come on | ||
up. | up. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> He waited for his extremely brilliant new Science officer to get into the | <nowiki>::</nowiki> He waited for his extremely brilliant new Science officer to get into the | ||
light before removing an open pip and attaching it to the young man's collar. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | light before removing an open pip and attaching it to the young man's collar. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' Congratulations, you're a Lietenant, Junior Grade. Your brilliant work | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Congratulations, you're a Lietenant, Junior Grade. Your brilliant work | ||
over the course of this last mission, along with your communication skills, have | over the course of this last mission, along with your communication skills, have | ||
given some glowing recommendations. | given some glowing recommendations. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> Once the newly promoted Lt(jg) made his way back to the seat, David searched | <nowiki>::</nowiki> Once the newly promoted Lt(jg) made his way back to the seat, David searched | ||
around, smiling. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | around, smiling. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' Speaking of former Engineers turned Science officers... Mr. Breeman. I | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Speaking of former Engineers turned Science officers... Mr. Breeman. I | ||
know you're around here somewhere. C'mon up... we've got a little something for | know you're around here somewhere. C'mon up... we've got a little something for | ||
you. | you. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> Quite a few laughs echoed as Kevin finally showed up. David motioned to his | <nowiki>::</nowiki> Quite a few laughs echoed as Kevin finally showed up. David motioned to his | ||
collar. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | collar. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' Hand over that open pip, bud. <nowiki>::<nowiki>swapping them<nowiki>::<nowiki> For your excellence in | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Hand over that open pip, bud. <nowiki>::</nowiki>swapping them<nowiki>::</nowiki> For your excellence in | ||
managing engineering as well as living up to everyone's expectations heading | managing engineering as well as living up to everyone's expectations heading | ||
Science, your calibar efforts and overwhelming performance working with your | Science, your calibar efforts and overwhelming performance working with your | ||
fellow crewmembers, you can lose the JG. You're a Full Lieutenant, now. | fellow crewmembers, you can lose the JG. You're a Full Lieutenant, now. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> He managed to keep Kevin on stage in front of his peers a moment longer, | <nowiki>::</nowiki> He managed to keep Kevin on stage in front of his peers a moment longer, | ||
removing a couple ribbons. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | removing a couple ribbons. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' For your continued enthusiasm, which has inspired many, and your intricate | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' For your continued enthusiasm, which has inspired many, and your intricate | ||
knowledge of sciences and engineering which have continued to amaze us, your | knowledge of sciences and engineering which have continued to amaze us, your | ||
drive, energy and commitment to excellent, StarFleet awards you the TOSMA II | drive, energy and commitment to excellent, StarFleet awards you the TOSMA II | ||
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additionally awards you the Purple Heart. | additionally awards you the Purple Heart. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> Attaching the ribbons to Kevin's shirt, David stepped back and gave the man a | <nowiki>::</nowiki> Attaching the ribbons to Kevin's shirt, David stepped back and gave the man a | ||
strong, firm handshake. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | strong, firm handshake. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' Congratulations, Lt. Breeman. | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Congratulations, Lt. Breeman. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> Amidst thundering appause, David waited until Kevin returned to his seat | <nowiki>::</nowiki> Amidst thundering appause, David waited until Kevin returned to his seat | ||
before moving on, silencing the audience. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | before moving on, silencing the audience. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' Our next awards recipient has been a phenominal influence with his quirky | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Our next awards recipient has been a phenominal influence with his quirky | ||
intelligence, commitment to excellence in both their duty and behavior. Quality | intelligence, commitment to excellence in both their duty and behavior. Quality | ||
is this man's name, who has shown us insights and depths to his character we | is this man's name, who has shown us insights and depths to his character we | ||
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Luciano, please step forward. | Luciano, please step forward. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> He had to wait until the Iotian walzed up, smart and neat, and stood before | <nowiki>::</nowiki> He had to wait until the Iotian walzed up, smart and neat, and stood before | ||
David and his fellow officers. David pinned the awards. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | David and his fellow officers. David pinned the awards. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' StarFleet awards you the TOSMA I and B-Plot Award. Wear 'em proud. You're | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' StarFleet awards you the TOSMA I and B-Plot Award. Wear 'em proud. You're | ||
one of our best and brightest. | one of our best and brightest. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> Waiting for the applause to die down, did Dave catch a tear from Nickels? | <nowiki>::</nowiki> Waiting for the applause to die down, did Dave catch a tear from Nickels? | ||
Inwardly chuckling, he moved on, adjusting the mic. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | Inwardly chuckling, he moved on, adjusting the mic. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' Courage comes in all shapes and sizes, including the courage to step up | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Courage comes in all shapes and sizes, including the courage to step up | ||
and become better. Would Lt. Ralik please step up? | and become better. Would Lt. Ralik please step up? | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> He waited until the Ferengi came up, oddly reflecting on his past and the | <nowiki>::</nowiki> He waited until the Ferengi came up, oddly reflecting on his past and the | ||
time he spent working for the Ferengi. As much as it had affected him, much good | time he spent working for the Ferengi. As much as it had affected him, much good | ||
had come out of it in the later years. There were honorable qualities within | had come out of it in the later years. There were honorable qualities within | ||
them. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | them. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' Captain Sidney Riley has awarded Mr. Ralik the prestige of the Cochrane | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Captain Sidney Riley has awarded Mr. Ralik the prestige of the Cochrane | ||
Award for his thorough knowledge and excellence of Engineering, including his | Award for his thorough knowledge and excellence of Engineering, including his | ||
enthusiasm, endurance and creativity. Your dedication to both ship and Fleet is | enthusiasm, endurance and creativity. Your dedication to both ship and Fleet is | ||
widely known. | widely known. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> David pulled out another ribbon. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | <nowiki>::</nowiki> David pulled out another ribbon. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
Additionally, StarFleet also recognizes the great strides you have made | Additionally, StarFleet also recognizes the great strides you have made | ||
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additionally award you the Barclay Bead. | additionally award you the Barclay Bead. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> David nodded, shaking Ralik's hand. The man would go far. Just as Idril had | <nowiki>::</nowiki> David nodded, shaking Ralik's hand. The man would go far. Just as Idril had | ||
when she was simply an engineer, as had Brice, he was sure the same qualities | when she was simply an engineer, as had Brice, he was sure the same qualities | ||
were in Ralik. Waiting until he had retaken his chair and letting the applause | were in Ralik. Waiting until he had retaken his chair and letting the applause | ||
die down. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | die down. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' Adding to our repository of knowledge in the field of library sciences, | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Adding to our repository of knowledge in the field of library sciences, | ||
and adding to our own knowledge, this crewmember has enlightened us in so many | and adding to our own knowledge, this crewmember has enlightened us in so many | ||
ways and continues to teach us about the universe we live in. Lt. Ignis Fatuss, | ways and continues to teach us about the universe we live in. Lt. Ignis Fatuss, | ||
please step foward. | please step foward. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> The Illumini rose, a genderless purely transparent diamond like material in | <nowiki>::</nowiki> The Illumini rose, a genderless purely transparent diamond like material in | ||
the form of a man and glided across and up. David wasn't sure what to do with | the form of a man and glided across and up. David wasn't sure what to do with | ||
the ribbon he took out from the mahogany box, and settled on handing it over to | the ribbon he took out from the mahogany box, and settled on handing it over to | ||
Ignis. | Ignis. | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' Lt. Fatuss, StarFlett is proud to award you the Sarpeidon. | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Lt. Fatuss, StarFlett is proud to award you the Sarpeidon. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> If it were posssible, Dave swore Fatuss grew even more transparent as the | <nowiki>::</nowiki> If it were posssible, Dave swore Fatuss grew even more transparent as the | ||
applause came. Nodding, he let Fatuss return to his seat before returning to | applause came. Nodding, he let Fatuss return to his seat before returning to | ||
address the audience. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | address the audience. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' Captain Tyr Waltrus has been proud to carry on the tradition of awarding | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Captain Tyr Waltrus has been proud to carry on the tradition of awarding | ||
the Pilot's Sextant award to one of our newer members, for his knowledge, | the Pilot's Sextant award to one of our newer members, for his knowledge, | ||
ability and drive to claim the pilot's chair. Please give Ensign Zita Sesilia a | ability and drive to claim the pilot's chair. Please give Ensign Zita Sesilia a | ||
warm round of applause for her accomplishment. | warm round of applause for her accomplishment. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> If possible, the Invernian female glowed as Zita came up. David shook her | <nowiki>::</nowiki> If possible, the Invernian female glowed as Zita came up. David shook her | ||
hand with a wink before moving on. He removed one last award and straightened, | hand with a wink before moving on. He removed one last award and straightened, | ||
deepening his frown as the serious side of his emotionless face came. He took in | deepening his frown as the serious side of his emotionless face came. He took in | ||
each and every member before speaking again. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | each and every member before speaking again. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' Very few officers display both the devotion to crew, seeing to their | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Very few officers display both the devotion to crew, seeing to their | ||
well-being, giving aid to those in need, inquiring after their health, always | well-being, giving aid to those in need, inquiring after their health, always | ||
willing to lend a hand when asked. This officer has gone beyond the extra and | willing to lend a hand when asked. This officer has gone beyond the extra and | ||
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LtCmdr Karynn Ehlanii, front and center please. | LtCmdr Karynn Ehlanii, front and center please. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> David remained blank as the Hallian rose. He could see a slow, burning blush | <nowiki>::</nowiki> David remained blank as the Hallian rose. He could see a slow, burning blush | ||
despite tanned skin, and motioned to keep her coming up onto the stage. Once on, | despite tanned skin, and motioned to keep her coming up onto the stage. Once on, | ||
he dropped his poker face and beamed, pinning the award. | he dropped his poker face and beamed, pinning the award. | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' LtCmdr Ehlanii, StarFleet presents you with the Neelix Award, for your | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' LtCmdr Ehlanii, StarFleet presents you with the Neelix Award, for your | ||
outstanding service to StarFleet and your crew. | outstanding service to StarFleet and your crew. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> He smiled with a saucy wink as the applause rippled. He knew she was going to | <nowiki>::</nowiki> He smiled with a saucy wink as the applause rippled. He knew she was going to | ||
get him for this later. Once back down next to Brice, David returned to the | get him for this later. Once back down next to Brice, David returned to the | ||
podium and held up his hands. The room went silent. | podium and held up his hands. The room went silent. | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' To one and all, here we all succeed working together. I could not ask for | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' To one and all, here we all succeed working together. I could not ask for | ||
a better crew. Congratulations to everyone, and let 2387 be a spectacular year | a better crew. Congratulations to everyone, and let 2387 be a spectacular year | ||
for us all. Please, eat, enjoy yourselves, dance... and all senior staff, be | for us all. Please, eat, enjoy yourselves, dance... and all senior staff, be | ||
ready to report to the Independence conference room for our next mission. | ready to report to the Independence conference room for our next mission. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki> With that said, David took his over-sized mahogany box and saluted everyone, | <nowiki>::</nowiki> With that said, David took his over-sized mahogany box and saluted everyone, | ||
letting the stage lights snap out for him to exit... stage right. <nowiki>::<nowiki> | letting the stage lights snap out for him to exit... stage right. <nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki>Out in the audience, however, someone knew that there were other plans. Chief | <nowiki>::</nowiki>Out in the audience, however, someone knew that there were other plans. Chief | ||
King flipped on the hologrid that he had been ordered to install the previous | King flipped on the hologrid that he had been ordered to install the previous | ||
night under the bar's podium. A woman's clear voice rang out in the darkness.<nowiki>::<nowiki> | night under the bar's podium. A woman's clear voice rang out in the darkness.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Voice''<nowiki>:<nowiki> Not so fast, Commander. Computer, lights. | ''Voice''<nowiki>:</nowiki> Not so fast, Commander. Computer, lights. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki>The lights obediently came back up to reveal a familiar face, in her dress | <nowiki>::</nowiki>The lights obediently came back up to reveal a familiar face, in her dress | ||
whites with her flame-red hair tied back into a neat pony-tail, showing the new | whites with her flame-red hair tied back into a neat pony-tail, showing the new | ||
single pip in a gold box on her collar.<nowiki>::<nowiki> | single pip in a gold box on her collar.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Pruitt''<nowiki>:<nowiki> Captain on deck! | ''Pruitt''<nowiki>:</nowiki> Captain on deck! | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki>The woman scowled at her yeoman, but then sighed and turned back towards the | <nowiki>::</nowiki>The woman scowled at her yeoman, but then sighed and turned back towards the | ||
assembled group.<nowiki>::<nowiki> | assembled group.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Mar<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' As you were, all of you. I apologize for the interruption and the extension | ''Mar<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' As you were, all of you. I apologize for the interruption and the extension | ||
of this ceremony. Many of you know that I personally don't stand much on pomp | of this ceremony. Many of you know that I personally don't stand much on pomp | ||
and circumstance. However, I do have a couple of presentations of my own to do | and circumstance. However, I do have a couple of presentations of my own to do | ||
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Independence. Commander, if you would join me up here? | Independence. Commander, if you would join me up here? | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki>She waited until the Commander joined her back up on the stage.<nowiki>::<nowiki> | <nowiki>::</nowiki>She waited until the Commander joined her back up on the stage.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Mar<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' Mr. Cody, in my absence, has done an admirable job commanding Independence. | ''Mar<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Mr. Cody, in my absence, has done an admirable job commanding Independence. | ||
As Commanding Officers, often we slight ourselves because to decorate ourselves | As Commanding Officers, often we slight ourselves because to decorate ourselves | ||
seems a little... well, self-serving. That does not, however, that Commanding | seems a little... well, self-serving. That does not, however, that Commanding | ||
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trouble and, thankfully enough, managing to get us back out of it as well. | trouble and, thankfully enough, managing to get us back out of it as well. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki>Idril waited until the wave of chuckles passed, then continued.<nowiki>::<nowiki> | <nowiki>::</nowiki>Idril waited until the wave of chuckles passed, then continued.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Mar<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' He also has a penchant for finding out things and information about races | ''Mar<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' He also has a penchant for finding out things and information about races | ||
that no one seems to have heard about before, most of the time to the aid of all | that no one seems to have heard about before, most of the time to the aid of all | ||
of us and our missions. I prefer to not ask where he gets his information, | of us and our missions. I prefer to not ask where he gets his information, | ||
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present to him: the Kalendra Award and the Nebula Bar. | present to him: the Kalendra Award and the Nebula Bar. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki>Turning to Pruitt, who brought a small wooden box to the podium for her, the | <nowiki>::</nowiki>Turning to Pruitt, who brought a small wooden box to the podium for her, the | ||
Trill woman pinned the two awards to her First Officer's chest, then shook his | Trill woman pinned the two awards to her First Officer's chest, then shook his | ||
hand firmly.<nowiki>::<nowiki> | hand firmly.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Mar<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' Congratulations, Commander. | ''Mar<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' Congratulations, Commander. | ||
''Cody<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' <nowiki>::<nowiki> a crooked smile breaking <nowiki>::<nowiki> Thank you, Fleet Captain. | ''Cody<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' <nowiki>::</nowiki> a crooked smile breaking <nowiki>::</nowiki> Thank you, Fleet Captain. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki>She waited until he rejoined the crew, then continued.<nowiki>::<nowiki> | <nowiki>::</nowiki>She waited until he rejoined the crew, then continued.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
''Mar<nowiki>:<nowiki>'' I am currently indisposed on Earth and will not be able to make it back for | ''Mar<nowiki>:</nowiki>'' I am currently indisposed on Earth and will not be able to make it back for | ||
your next mission. However, Commander Cody and LtCmdr. Ehlanni have my utmost | your next mission. However, Commander Cody and LtCmdr. Ehlanni have my utmost | ||
confidence in the ability to successfully lead this ship on her next foray. I | confidence in the ability to successfully lead this ship on her next foray. I | ||
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you all as soon as possible. Computer, end program. | you all as soon as possible. Computer, end program. | ||
<nowiki>::<nowiki>With that, the woman's image dissolved and the stage lights turned back | <nowiki>::</nowiki>With that, the woman's image dissolved and the stage lights turned back | ||
down.<nowiki>::<nowiki> | down.<nowiki>::</nowiki> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||