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Main Sim - The Holodeck - The Conclusion

Posted Oct. 1, 2022, 6:35 p.m. by Commander Brad Walker (Chief Of Staff/Second Officer) (Brandon Irvine)

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Willow inclined her head. “If there is anything we can do or get you to make your journey back more comfortable please don’t hesitate to let us know.” She looked around. “If you don’t mind do you think we could keep the venue for just now? I have a few promotions and commendations and this backdrop is a nice option if that’s ok.”

Afterall all of the senior staff was present and she had been careful to ensure this not in senior positions who were deserving also happened to be off duty to attend. Once permission had been given willow wandered to the podium area and found a microphone. She tapped it once then held it away from her as the noise of static and whining punctured the air a moment.

“Folks if I could have your attention.” She waited and smiled “Given that we are all together I think an end of mission gathering can be combined with this event and save us all getting dressed up again. If we could have some refreshments and gather in the hall I have some mission end commendations and promotions that I’d like to give.”

She stepped aside and waved to both Dira and Brad in a umm over here sort of way.

Bemused, Brad made his way to her side. “You’d better not be trying to promote me again,” he whispered to her.

“I don’t think I have that authority but if you like I can get you a T-shirt that reads ‘emperor’” she bit her lip to stop herself laughing at her own joke.

Once Dira and Brad were at her side she said “right any last minute additions from medical or from the ship at large?” She asked in a hushed voice.

Dira wove her way forward towards the front and came to stand beside Taylor. They had gone over the list earlier so she had been expecting this and wore a relaxed expression as Myqian shook her had. “I think we’re good,” she said softly as she prepared to help.

Cai winked at Oscar “that’s my cue I think.” He said showing the engineer the small bag of boxes he had been carrying.

Willow Taylor
CO

Alexis was two steps away from being out of the holodeck and getting to go back to work and sighed. She turned back before anyone could tell her she had to stay. Patting her leg to get Frigga’s attention she returned to the seat she had just vacated. At least the lights wouldn’t be cut off or dimmed this time.

Bonner, AMO

Cmdr. Dr. Brad Walker
Chief of Staff

She smiled. Of course Captain Taylor would use this time to do promotions or commendations. She smiled and watched the mix of embarrassment and eagerness that such an opportunity provided the crew.

Haven, CoS

Oscar shrugged, downed the rest of his drink, and grabbed some food that looked like it was real instead of holographic, but which he could carry in his hands in the event that the plates holding the food went away the moment he stepped through the arch. Holding some hummus-filled pita bread, Oscar followed the rest of the group out to the hallway so that the Captain could change the Holodeck to a more appropriate setting.

It seemed, in a way, appropriate. Oscar had technically joined the crew by attending one of these events, albeit he had unintentionally seated himself next to the Captain. Why not let his first official mission end with one of these things? Then again, if the Captain was going to do this every time, he was going to start finding excuses to be in Main Engineering during these celebrations.

  • Oscar Cascarrabias, CE

Once everything was set and organised Willow once again took a place at the podium and cleared her throat.

“Thank you all for your patience. Now I promise that this speech will be short and to the point.” She smiled “A ship is more than its nuts and bolts. It is more than it’s mission record and it’s achievements. We stand here having been given an opportunity that few receive, to see our ship and crew at work through someone else’s perspective. I am in awe of you all, the work you do and the community we have built. Today we reward some of the key players in our last mission and recognise those who have continued to go above and beyond for both the ship and its crew.”

She turned her attention to the PaDD in front of her and began reading out a short list of commendations, excellence in the line of duty awards and years service recognitions.

As NE Oprah walked off with their service ribbon Willow search the group and locked eyes with Oscar.

“I would also like to give my thanks and an official commendation to our newly promoted Chief Engineer. Who received his promotion with his new position. I invite him however to collect his commendation for service to the ship and crew.”

She clapped as she was passed another box to hand to Oscar as he arrived.

Once the applause ebbed and the grouch had taken his seat again Willow then turned to promotions.

“Now I’d like to invite Doctor Grayson to step forward.”

Once The recipient was present Willow smiled. “It is my pleasure Doctor to promote you to Lieutenant Junior Grade.” She turned for the box and pinned the new rank in place. “Congratulations.” She said and stepped back to clap.

After the applause ended Willow received another box and scanned the crowd. “If Doctor Segal would join me.” She said and smiled as she waited.

“It is my pleasure Doctor to promote you to full Lieutenant.” She pinned the rank in place and stepped back. “Congratulations.” She clapped.

Again scanning the crowd Willow found Drake and motioned for another box. “Doctor Marshall, if you would join me.” She said and waited. She removed the rank pips from the box “Doctor Marshall it is my pleasure to promote you to the rank of Lieutenant Commander.” She pinned the rank in place and stepped back and clapped. “Congratulations.”

Once the room had settled again she once more scanned the crowd and spotted her next target. “Please, Doctor Bonner if you would join me.” She gave a slight rueful smile as if apologising for the spectacle but tradition dictated.

“Doctor Bonner, it is my pleasure to promote you to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Congratulations.” She pinned the rank in place, smiled and whispered “stay here.” Before she stepped back.

Turning for the next box Willow handed it to Bonner to open. She scanned the group and said “Doctor Kane, if you would join us.” She gave a smile and when he had turned to Alexis for the rank pips. “It is my pleasure to promote you to Lieutenant Commander.” She stepped out of the way to allow Alexis to pin the pips in place and clapped. “Congratulations.” She said to both.

Once everyone had settled again Willow gave a grin, raised her eyebrows at Dira to step forward with the final box. “And finally, Lieutenant Haven, if you could join me.” She waited a moment before continuing. “Lieutenant Haven, it is my pleasure to promote you to Lieutenant Commander.” She again stepped aside to allow Dira to pin the ranks in place. “Congratulations.” She clapped.

This of course was something Dira was especially happy to do, so as she pinned on the additional pip she smiled warmly at Zoi. “Very much deserved,” she said softly to Haven.

Once everyone was accounted for and The boxes gone Willow smiled. “And now it’s the best part, the excuse to celebrate. Please mingle, eat, drink, sneak off, but importantly have fun. That’s an order.”

Brad had politely clapped for all the awards and promotions, Alexis’ most of all, but only slightly-less intensely for Marshall’s and Sogal’s. He then shook his head slightly at the order to have fun. Fun was something best held away from crowds.

She stepped away from the podium and grabbed a glass of wine.

Cai appeared at her side. “Cake?” He asked she smiled and took some.

Willow Taylor
CO

Dira leaned in towards Zoi. “I think a celebration is most definitely in order, don’t you?”

Commander Myqian, XO

Cmdr. Dr. Brad Walker
Chief of Staff


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