SCENERY:  The retrieval of the president a success, along with setting into motion the potential of saving another race, the crews of the USS Nighthawk, USS Seleya, USS Vesuvius, USS Scimitar, USS Dublin and their wings have come together for a ceremony acknowledging their efforts and dedication to Starfleet in a less then ideal situation.

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Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
ACTION: One by one the various ships and their crews have been recognized and thanked.  Now he has come to the USS Seleya.  With her captain detained, the Grazerite, President Jaresh-Inyo looks over  toward the first officer.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::shifts uncomfortably in his dress whites, trying not to tug at the collar::

CNS_Modalis says:
::sits quietly in her seat, trying to look inconspicuous::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::In his seat waiting for the proceedings to begin::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Sitting at the table, trying not to look uncomfortable::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::stands from his seat and makes his way towards the president::

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
:: As Darklighter joins him, he shakes his hand.::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::nods to the president as he shakes his hand and then moves aside and stands at attention::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::wants to ask if anyone knows where the Captain is, but doesn't want to ask anything in the middle of the ceremony::

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
::Looks out to the audience.::  OPS:  Ensign Whittiker.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Stand smartly, and makes his way to the dias at the front of the hall::

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
OPS: It is our honour to present to you the Starfleet Command Commendation for Conspicuous Gallantry in  recovering stolen Federation technology from the Nacandarian ships. For your assistance in saving the Nacandarians, the Anaxar Humanitarian Medal. And for your assistance in bringing home the federation President, the Distinguished Service Medal.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
:: Is stunned at the amount of awards he is suddenly getting - being more used to his decorations being classified::

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
:: Reaches out a hand to shake his.::  OPS:  Thank you.

CNS_Modalis says:
::claps along with the rest of the amassed audience, sensing the genuine shock from Whittiker::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
President: No, Thank you.  It is a great honour.  ::Shakes the president's hand.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::takes the medals from the presidents aide and pins them onto Whittiker:: OPS: Well done.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
XO: Thank you sir. ::very quietly::

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
CNS: Ensign Modalis

CNS_Modalis says:
::sits in her seat, stunned for a moment, looks around, then gets up and walks towards the President, mortified at the public attention she is now receiving::

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
::Smiles encouragement.::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Reurns to his seat, trying to walk at attention::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Looks up at the stage::

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Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
CNS: For your service during the Nacandarian mission, we recognize you with the Silver Palm. For your assistance in saving the Nacandarians, the Anaxar Humanitarian Medal. And for your assistance in bringing home the federation President, the Distinguished Service Medal.

CNS_Modalis says:
::her eyes widen in shock at the awards::  Jaresh-Inyo: Th-thank you, sir.  ::goes beetroot::

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
::Reaches a hand to shake hers::  CNS:  It was well deserved.

CNS_Modalis says:
::trembling from head to toe, shakes the President's hand::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::takes the medals again from the aide and carefully pins them onto Modalis:: CNS: Well done.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Give the obligatory clap::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::claps again::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::applauds for the CNS::

CNS_Modalis says:
XO: Thank you, sir  ::watches the medals go onto her tunic, not quite believing this is happening::

CNS_Modalis says:
::sits down again, very hurriedly::

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
CMO:  Lieutenant JG Atreides.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Stands up and walks to the stage trying not to show how nervous he is::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Stands to attention::

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
CMO: For your help, along with Commander Santiago in the helping the Nacandarians, unbeknownst to them granting them a future, and the saving of their queen, we offer you the Starfleet Surgeons Medal. For your assistance in saving the Nacandarians, the Anaxar Humanitarian Medal. And for your assistance in bringing home the federation President, the Dinstinguished Service Medal.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
President: Th..Thank you sir, ::Stares in disbelief::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::takes the medals from the aide and pins them onto Atreides:: CMO: Well done.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
XO: Thank you. :: Shakes the President's and XO's hands then returns to his seat::

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
::Quietly::  CMO:  Also thank you for your help in finding the cure for me.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Turns around:: President: It's part of the job sir ::smiles::

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
:: Shakes his hand.::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Shakes hand:: ::Looks around, now back in his seat::

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
FCO: Lieutenant A'an.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Stands and walks up to the platform::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
:Stands at attention::

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
FCO: In recovering the stolen Federation technology from the Nacandarian ships, we present you the Starfleet Command Commendation for Conspicuous Gallantry. For your assistance in saving the Nacandarians, the Anaxar Humanitarian Medal. And for your assistance in bringing home the federation President, the Distinguished Service Medal.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::takes the medals from the aide and pins them onto A'an:: FCO: Well done.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Nods::  XO/President:  Thank you sir.

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
:: With a smile, turns to the first officer.::  XO:  Commander Darklighter.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::takes his seat::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::jumps to attention:: President: Sir.

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
XO: For your service in saving the Federation President, myself ::Smiles:: and the Nacandarians, we present you the Medal of Valour. We also would like to honour you with the Anaxar Humanitarian Medal and the Distinguished Service Medal for helping to bring us all home.

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
::Motions to his aide for the medals.  Taking the box, does the honour himself.::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Applauds::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Also Applauds::

CNS_Modalis says:
::applauds::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::looks at the president:: President: Thank you sir.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::applauds wildly::

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
::Shakes his hand::  XO:  Thank you.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::shakes the president's hand::

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
:: Motions for Captain Lyon to join him and quietly whispers to him.::

Host Capt_Lyon says:
::listens to what the President has to say and nods::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::steps back to allow the president and captain Lyon to talk::

Host President_Jaresh-Inyo says:
:: Steps back with a smile.::

Host Capt_Lyon says:
ACTION: The President presents the rest of the crew their medals and then continues with the crew of the USS Nighthawk. After he finishes their medals, the ceremony is concluded and the crews of the taskforce are given leave to recover from the mission.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Turns his attention to the President and Captain Lyon::

Host Capt_Lyon says:
ACTION: The crowd starts to disperse, but Lyon calls the Seleya's crew together for a moment.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Moves towards Captain Lyon::

CNS_Modalis says:
::approaches with the rest of the crew::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Moves over to the Captain with the rest of the Crew::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::joins captain Lyon::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Moves towards Captain Lyon::

Host Capt_Lyon says:
All: Well done all of you, I'm very proud of you, and know the President is too. He asked me to convey his appreciation again.

Host Capt_Lyon says:
::looks at the crew:: All: With that said... he has given all the ships in the taskforce two weeks of leave, and nothing will recall you from it, unless there is war and even then he said he'll try and postpone it until your leave is done. ::smiles at them::

CNS_Modalis says:
::smiles::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::smiles his trademark twisted smile::

Host Capt_Lyon says:
All: So, you're dismissed... and if I catch one of you lurking on the Seleya for two weeks, I'll take you on vacation with me... and that is a threat, lady and gentlemen.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Smiles for a second::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::wonders which bar he'll hit first::

CNS_Modalis says:
Lyon: Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::knows a good few hiding spots on the Seleya but wont be willing to risk it after that threat::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Wonders if that excludes the holodeck::

Host Capt_Lyon says:
All: To get you all in the mood, the first round in the bar is on my account. ::motions to the doors::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
FCO: You coming to drink, flyboy?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Follows, the rest of the pack::   OPS:  Lead the way.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
FCO: I intend to lead many revels this night ::smiles, thinking of what he can get up to with the crew drunk....::

Host Capt_Lyon says:
::spots Jared in the crowd and smiles, motioning to the bar:: CNS/CMO/XO: Come on, what will it be?

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
Lyon: Three long island iced teas for me.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
Capt: Anything really, I'll have a few drinks, then I'll get back to the Sel and plan my vacation.

Host Capt_Lyon says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: OPS: Starting on the light stuff, Dylan?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::moves to the bar:: Lyon: JD for me.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
Lyon: Starting easy.  Will get to the Antarian Brandy later.

Host Capt_Lyon says:
::smiles at Nathan's choice and orders one for himself as well:: OPS: I know you will... Romulan Ale after that?

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
Lyon: Perhaps, but I'll deny I ever admitted that.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
Lyon:  Andorian Ale

Host Capt_Lyon says:
::smirks:: OPS: I'll forget you admitted it if you have some in my apartment before tomorrow morning.

CNS_Modalis says:
::lets the rest of the senior staff leave for the bar, then makes herself obscured by the mingled crowd, walking slowly towards a space against a wall.  Leaning back against it, she glances down at her new medals, and slowly slides down, crouching to her knees.  A solitary tear escapes her eye::

Host Capt_Lyon says:
FCO: Good choice. ::places the orders::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
Lyon: Is that an invitation?  Be careful what you wish for Captain.....

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
:;smirks at Lyon::

Host Capt_Lyon says:
OPS: I know what you can do, Mister Whittiker. I have not forgotten that incident on the Cherokee. Prince should've bitten you on the derriere. ::looks around the room to see if the crew is all there::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
Lyon: But we're all friends now, right?  Or am I going to get arrested the moment I set foot on your home planet?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Notices Modalis missing and searches the room for her::  Modalis:  Something wrong Councillor?

Host Capt_Lyon says:
OPS: Perhaps. ::smiles enigmatically:: CMO: Doctor, have you thought of where you would take your vacation?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
Lyon: No I haven't, I was thinking of somewhere warm.

CNS_Modalis says:
::looks up, slightly startled::  FCO: Oh, sorry, sir.  No, I - ::stands up quickly:: I was, er....::lets out a sigh of resignation:: just having a moment.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
Lyon: Try it.  I havn't escaped from lawful custody for a while.  I might be getting rusty.

Host Capt_Lyon says:
CMO: Well, you might think of the Southern part of Africa... its summer there at the moment.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Looks genuinely concerned::  CNS:  Are you sure?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
Lyon: Yes, southern hemisphere... I'll look into it.

CNS_Modalis says:
::smiles as best she can::  FCO: I'm sure.  Thank you, sir.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CNS:  I know we seem a bit distant at time, but you can rely on the rest of the crew if you need someone.   Even Councillors need people to confide in from time to time.

CNS_Modalis says:
FCO: I'll bear that in mind, sir.  Thank you for the offer.  ::smiles::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Nods and heads back to the bar::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Sips his drink, not really wanting to get plastered.  Bajorans make mean drunks::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Knows where Lyon is staying, so slips away, planning to break into his quarters early in the morning::

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