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After Mission Party - Part two

Posted July 9, 2020, 8:50 p.m. by Lieutenant Commander Sage Brennan (2nd Officer - CMO) (D Grisham)

Marius after about an hour of revelry came to a small podium at one end of the wooden planks laid into a large square, which had been the site of many holographic Hawaiians dancing native dances, some with fire others being a luxurious hula. In either case the dancers were quite entertaining.

“I’d like to thank you all for our first successful mission with me as the commanding officer. It is quite pleasing to me that we rescued hostages, introduced a new species to the Federation, and perhaps most importantly, didn’t lose a single crew-member.” He paused, looking out at the assembled crew. ”

As soon as Sage heard his voice, she turned from the bar where she’d found a stool and a much better drink. Sipping a vodka rocks with a twist of orange, she settled in to hear Calvin’s announcements.

“It was also the first mission for our intrepid first officer…” He looked about the crowd… “Mr Pétursson, If you’d like… a few words.”

Magnus smiled and took a few steps forward and face the crew “Thank you, Sir.” He turned his head briefly to the Captain to address him before returning his gaze to the crew. “Well, this has been an interesting experience, seeing you all in action. You are all exemplary officers and I hope to live by the examples you’ve shown me” He then took a few steps back allowing the Captain to continue on.

He smiled, “Thank you X. Now for what you all have been waiting for.” He held up a little box, that everyone recognized as the container that carried the pips that were affixed to collars indicating rank. “Promotions.”

“With the permission and under the direction of the Department of Advancement, United Federation of Planets, Star-Fleet. The following officers are hereby and effective immediately promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade with all honors, duties, and responsibilities so indicated. Marius said a couple of names before reaching, The officers formerly known as Ensign Reia Shandy and Ensign Tigress, Congratulations Lieutenant Junior Grade.” He reached out with the box. .

Dagen was standing by Reia when this announcement came. He had watched the officers position themselves so figured something was coming and he was right. As he heard Reia’s name mentioned he grinned and gave her hand a squeeze. “Totally deserved, love,” Dagen said, letting go of her hand and positioning it at the small of her back to give her a small push forward.
Dagen

Reia stepped forward and took the new pip. She looked down at her completely bare shoulders, and up at the Captain to smile shyly.

“Perhaps, we can find another time to pin those on.” Marius smiled. “Of course, if you’d like.. I can wave the uniform code for tonight that preclude wearing rank insignia on unofficial outerwear.” He remembered each and every promotion he ever received and waiting to put the pips on wasn’t something he ever liked delaying.

“It is my honor to call the Genesis my home.” she said.

Reia could have used this time and place to announce her upcoming wedding but it would have been impolite to overshadow Tigress in such an obvious way when her pheromones might already be doing that in the first place.

  • Reia

(Tigress comments)

CO
He continued with a smile, “with the permission and under the direction of the Department of Advancement, United Federation of Planets, Star-Fleet. The following officers are hereby and effective immediately promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with all honors, duties, and responsibilities so indicated. Marius said a couple of names before reaching, The officers formerly known as Lieutenant Junior Grade Ben Park, Congratulations Lieutenant.” He reached out with the box.

CO

XO

Sage popped a peanut into her mouth and chewed thoughtfully. She believed Cal was being very generous with the promotions. It hadn’t been quite so when Captain Kind led the Genesis crew.

(Park comments)
Thomas clapped loudly for Park. The young man still needed a bit of refinement, in his opinion, but no one could question his work ethic.

COS

“We aren’t done yet,” Marius continued sounding a little like a salesman on QVC. “Perhaps the largest group of promotions.... with the permission and under the direction of the Department of Advancement, United Federation of Planets, Star-Fleet. The following officers are hereby and effective immediately promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commanders with all honors, duties, and responsibilities so indicated. The officers formerly known as Lieutenant Sage Brennan, Chan, Tom Jarvis, Thomas McGregor, David Michaels, and Dagen Thor. Congratulations Lieutenant Commanders.”

Sage was quick to recover when she almost spit a mouthful of drink at the sound of her name. A promotion? After all these years? But wait…he called six names, right? SIX people were being promoted to LtCmdr? Six people plus the XO made seven. The micro-second of happiness at the thought of finally moving up the ladder flattened out into disappointment. It wasn’t the kind of promotion she’d wanted. Sighing with disappointment, she rose from the stool, took a last gulp from the hi-ball glass and headed to the podium to accept the pips along with all the others.

That caught Dagen off guard. He didn’t expect that as he figured he had a black star by his name when it came to promotions past Lt. What? he thought thinking he had heard wrong, but knowing he had indeed heard it.

Normally Tom didn’t care about promotion parties. Being one hardly anyone remembered promotions in these setting were so rare they were nonexistent. Tom was turned looking for a nearby food server, his tangerine infused water was at his lips when his name was called. Tom sputtered, choked, and spit as he was taken by surprise, his water going all over the hapless soul standing in front of him. That hapless souls just happened to be Reia. Him facing away form the stage, her facing towards it. The considerable spray of water soaked the top of her delicate translucent dress making it go sheer. Tom hesitated at the sight a moment before collecting himself. Something about her was making his head buzz and it took him a moment to remember her half Orion heritage.

“My apologies.” he said grabbing a towel off a passing server and holding it open in front of Reia blocking his own view, “My promotion surprised me.” he said sheepishly waiting for her to take the towel.

He rather missed at first Tom’s showering of Reia. His first reaction was to react and, indeed he nearly did so, balling his fist around the small bottle. The only thing that saved any more of a reaction was his very immediate recollection of the past memory of his being promoted and losing that by a similar incident. That caught him up short and instead snatched the towel from Tom. He had a more scathing retort, though his look was such that he couldn’t let it out. “I know what you mean,” he said tightly. Facing away from the podium and instead facing Reia he missed the next part.

He reached out with one hand stopping Sage before she could leave the podium. “I know we all have felt the loss of our former Counselor and second officer. I like a moment of remembrance for Riley Dekker. I want you all to remember him, because he was kidnapped, not lost, and our first mission is to get him back. I will not forget that… and I expect none of you to either.”

After a pause that was far longer than a moment. “However as we continue to strive forward we look to establish the structure to continue our mission. With the assent and agreement of Star-Fleet and the XO, we are designating Lieutenant Commander, Doctor Brennan as Second Officer.”

CO

Okay, now THAT was a surprise she had never even contemplated. Standing next to Cal with her mouth open in a little “O”, sarong wrapped tightly around her body, Sage suddenly felt exposed. A roomful of eyes settled on her, some exuding congratulations to her but many others wondering if she had what it took to lead them.

She looked over at her husband and questioned him quietly. “Are you serious?”

—Sage

Reia smiled beaming with pride. Lt’ Cdr Dagen Thor. Her husband to be. Her mind was spinning. Now she had to catch the Captain’s eye.

  • Reia

Her expression even having been sprayed was enough to melt him. Gently placing the towel in her free hand he pushed a smile into his eyes before turning to Tom.

Between the promotion and the water scene with Reia, Tom didn’t know if he was supposed to say something or if he could duck out.

  • Tom

Clapping his back Dagen said, “Let’s get up there before they think we’ve fainted.

Reaching the podium Dagen was happy he had a shirt on that could handle the pips. He was getting thinking he didn’t want to be away from Reia for too long though.
Dagen

Dagen didn’t see the sour look pass momentarily over Tom’s face before he turned around to follow Dagen up. This was Tom’s third time attaining this rank and he wondered how long it would be before someone forgot and dropped his rank again.

Tom followed Dagen to the podium still unsure if the timing was appropriate.

  • Tom

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