Intro:  The Delphyne sits in space dock, teams of engineers see to the repairs.  The bill for this little tune up is going to be a whopper.  Meanwhile the crew is on liberty at Star base 23 and have been invited to a dinner in their honor by the admiral.
 
The finest of foods, drink, and music are to be at this dinner.  After all this is the crew that saved the universe as we know it, although no record book will ever show it.
 
Meanwhile the CO is in sickbay, she may make dinner she may not.  Between the shrapnel in her arm and the abuse her damaged leg has suffered she could postpone a trip to see CMO House no longer.
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty, is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Seventeen – “Calm after the Storm”…I have time if you do... 10704.30
 
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CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::leaves Sid sitting there with his mouth open::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: is in quarters finishing putting on his dress uniform and still not liking the way it fits::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::steps through the airlock onto the star base, bags in hand::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::Looks in the mirror and sighs. turns and walks out of the bathroom and trips over the anti-grav unit that she forgot all about::
 
CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::showers and  puts on her dress uniform::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
TO_Sidd: Well Imzadi how do I look?
 
CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::decides to drop off her bags before looking around::

ADM_Wharton says:
:: finishes putting on his dress uniform and heads for the celebration, stopping only for a moment to kiss his finger tips and then touch the picture of his departed wife as he leaves his quarters.  Something he has always done since her passing ::

TO_Noseitall says:
::just sits there staring at Bri:: CEO: You are beautiful  ::stands up and kisses her::  No you scoot and I'll see you afterwards

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::exits the ship and absent mindedly touches the palm of her hand which is still tender::

TO_Noseitall says:
CEO: Sven and I'll be busy getting ready for our new CTO

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::returns his kiss:: TO_Noseitall: I will go but only because you want me to be there for Sika.
 
TO_Noseitall says:
 ::smiles:: CEO: She'll need you tonight

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::walks through the promenade on his way to the VIP Lounge in his immaculately kept dress whites::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::mutters something in Deltan about the grave unit and heads out of her quarters::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: finely get his dress uniform on:: Self: They didn't make these zut suites to really fit someone with this much hair.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::as she walks by a port window she stops and touches the glass::  Self: Soon... soon they will be here.

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::leaves the ship and heads to the dinner::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::arrives at the Del:: TO: Lt. Raash, I'm reporting for duty on the Delphyne.
 
Information: Music can be heard playing in the VIP lounge.  A very fine quartet that seem to play a variety of instruments...and play them well

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
*XO*: Sika wait for me I should be there in a few.

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::pauses outside the VIP Lounge and looks his uniform over::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: leaves his quarters and head for the station's VIP lounge::

TO_Schlomo says:
CTO: The ship is currently under repair, Lieutenant.  ::eyes the strange woman::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::kisses Sid again and runs out of her quarters for the air lock and hurries to meet up with Sika::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::continues to make her way to the celebration area::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::arrives and enters quietly, looking around::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
TO: Which is why her Chief of Security should be on board. ::pulls the orders out of Schlomo's hands::  When your shift is done here, report to me.  We need to talk. ::passes him and enters the ship::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::takes a breath then enters the VIP Lounge and looks around::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
*CEO*: I'm just off ship, Bri.  I'll wait for you at the docking area

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::hears the reply and runs right into her::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods to the FCO who enters with her::  FCO: Good evening

TO_Sven says:
::moves up to Raash:: CTO: Ma'am.

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::steps to the side as a woman rushes past then continues her walk::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
TO: Yes?

TO_Sven says:
CTO: You are to report to the base

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: Sorry Sika didn't mean to run into you.  I am just so hurt about WildFire not being able to function.

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: Sid had to coax me into coming.  I really didn't want to come.

TO_Sven says:
CTO: Admiral is having a meal.  Senior crew to be present

TO_Sven says:
CTO: Mandatory

ADM_Wharton says:
:: walks into the VIP lounge an goes directly to the bar::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::looks up, determined she isn't going to step backward to see his face::  TO: You want me to report with all my bags in my hands or shall you walk me to my quarters so I can drop them off?

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::walks over to the bar and gets an Andorian Ice Wine::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: make his way into the VIP lounge and looks around to see who is there::

TO_Sven says:
::looks down and gives the new CTO a rare smile, picks up her bags:: CTO: Follow me......please

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::waves at OPS::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::falls into step with the TO::  TO: So, are you going to tell me your name or shall I just call you Mountain?

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
CEO: Bri, I should have been there when Sid told you about WildFire

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: sees the FCO and heads to where he is::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::walks along to the dinner::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
OPS: How are you doing?

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: Sika, Sid took me back to my quarters and well he got a good look at my dragon tattoo as I shed my clothes.  You should have seen his face. ::laughs::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Self: Well no I am getting ignored by Lts.  Lovely.  ::sighs and goes sits down by herself at a table::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::Smiles:: CEO: I bet!  I'm glad you came though

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
<no=now>

TO_Sven says:
::leads her to the CTO quarters and goes in:: CTO: Where would you like these?

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
FCO: I am doing as well as can be expected considering that they really didn't make these dress uniform for an Antican. How are you doing? :: orders a glass of Andorian Ale::

TO_Sven says:
CTO: Lt. Sven Joregenson.  Call me Sven

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
OPS: Still doing my best to avoid the Captain at all costs. Hoping she'll forget about what happened.

ADM_Wharton says:
:: picks up his single malt :: FCO/OPS: Good evening gentlemen :: raises his glass to them ::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: I know Sika but....it is alright.  Father will send another bird with one of my sisters and the genetic material for the bond to the new bird.  I will keep Bonfire as a pet.  He still remembers his hand signals.  I don't have the heart to put him down.  We have been together to long and been through to much together.

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
TO: Just drop them beside the couch.  This is the only one I needed for tonight. ::holds up a small bag:: Sven, eh, I think I still like calling you Mountain. ::heads into the bedroom::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::raises his glass to the ADM::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::pulls the dress whites out of the small bag, glad that she brought them separate::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: raises his glass to the Admiral:: ADM: Evening Sir.

TO_Sven says:
::Smiles again::  CTO: Need anything else?

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::strips off the daily uniform and replaces it with the whites::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::feels the lock it around her neck and opens it to look at it with a smile::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
<locket>

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
TO: Yeah, ::steps out fastening the COM badge to her chest:: Tell me where to find this dinner I'm stuck going to.

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
CEO: I'm glad, Bri.  I like Bonfire.  ::looks up:: Looks like we're here.  How do I look?

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
FCO: I wouldn't worry to much about the Captain. She had her say when you messed up and will let it go.

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: Sika you look great.  Come on lets go.

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::leads the way in and sees some of the others:: CEO: There's Tarrez-Hunter.  Let's go join her

ADM_Wharton says:
:: walks about the lounge sipping his whiskey and watching the crew interact with each other ::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::nods:: OPS: I'm just not used to being told how to get out of a place. It's usually just, get us out of here.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::closes the locket and is in a decisively better mood::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::walks with Sika into the room::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: Sure Sika lets.

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::follows Sika::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
CSO: Commander?  Can we join you?

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
CSO: Good evening Commander.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::smiles at the XO and stands:: XO: Of course please ::motions to the other chairs::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CEO: Hello

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::steps to her door:: TO: So, what's this ship like?  I've never served on this class of ship before now.

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::tilts his head to the side, noticing the XO::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
FCO: Sometimes you have to listen to what your told and then make a decision on whether to take it or not.

TO_Sven says:
::follows:: CTO: So far it's been pretty quiet.  If you would like I can give you the full tour after your dinner?

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
CSO: I hope you are feeling better Commander.
 
Action : The servers begin bringing out one of the best stocked smorgasbords ever seen; Lobster, Romulan mollusks, vegetables from every planet within the Federation.  A feast not to be missed

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
OPS: Last time I checked, disobeying orders doesn't get you very far in Starfleet. ::glances back and forth from OPS to the XO:

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
TO: I'd like that.  I make it routine to walk the ship the beginning and end of every shift.  Might as well start tonight.  ::leaves her quarters and heads to the star base::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CEO:  I will be even better in a few hours.  My family is to arrive and join me.

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
CSO: That is wonderful news.  I am also waiting for my sister to show with my new replacement.

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::sits:: CSO: Thanks.  ::catches the waiters attention:: Waiter: Tequila, straight up.  CEO: Bri?  CSO: Commander?  CEO/CSO: Anything while I've got the waiter here

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: Yeah I could go for some Blood Wine

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Waiter:  I will take a cup of Earl Grey, hot.
 
Action: An ensign comes in with a package for the CSO.

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
FCO: True but if you do something a little different than what you were told to do and it produces better results you can get commended for it.

Waiter_Stan says:
CEO: Blood wine, check.  CSO: Earl Grey, hot, check.  XO: Tequila, straight up.  Got it.  Be right back

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks curiously at the package and then at the Ensign::  Ensign:  Thank you.  Who is this from?

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: I haven't had a decent blood wine since my last.........::lets the sentence die as it brings a bad memory back to haunt her and shakes it off::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
FCO: I don't know about you but I am a little hungry. Shall we move over to the table and get something to eat?

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
OPS: Its a risk to do that. I'm not too interested in Glory these days. After my last days on my last assignment, I'm just planning to do my job.

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::looks at the food:: OPS: Sure.

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::gets back to the ship's exit:: TO: Thank you for the escort, Mountain Sven.  See you after this dinner.

TO_Sven says:
::Walks to the docking port and then stops:: CTO: Well, enjoy.  I'll meet you after in the Security lounge

Ensign says:
CSO: Its annonononmou...annony...no name ma'am

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::nods and heads to the dinner::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
FCO: I know what you mean. Myself I just hope that my eating preferences don't get me in hot water like they did on my last ship.

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
OPS: What happened on the last one?

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods and dismisses the Ensign::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
OPS: Can't be as bad as what I did to get transferred to this bucket.

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::hears the word bucket again::

Waiter_Stan says:
::moves through the crowd:: CEO/CSO/XO: Here you go ladies ::sets the drinks down:: Anything else?

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::cautiously opens the end of the package and looks into it::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::enters the dinner and glances around wondering where the Captain is so she can report in for duty::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
FCO: Basically I made a comment about some little fur ball that ran about the ship tasting good with some Bar-B-que sauce. How was I to know that it was the captains pet.

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::sees a new person enter, recognizes her from the report:: CTO: Over here, Lt.  ::waves::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
OPS: I was right, its not as bad.

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: Sika  I think if I hear that new FCO say bucket again I will strangle him.
 
Info: Inside the package is a holo-portrait cube of the CSO's family and a small bottle of her favorite perfume.  Inside a card from her husband with stuff on it sure to make a grown commander blush

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
Waiter: Wait a minute

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
CEO: He's new.  And besides we can take care of that after this meal

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: moves up the table and starts filling a plate with what he hopes in not materialized meat:: FCO: So what did you do?

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::crosses the room:: XO: I'm Lieutenant Raash, the Delphyne's new security chief.  Mr. Sven told me to report here for a dinner of some sort.  ::tries not to sound as confused as she feels::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: I got something better. ::smiles evilly::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::sees the new CTO::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::hesitates:: OPS: I hospitalized two Security Officers with multiple broken bones, multiple contusions and lacerations.

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
CTO: Welcome aboard sir.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::Sykora takes the card out with a rather large smile on her face.  As she reads the card she blushes and quickly stuffs it back into the package::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::puts mostly meats on his plate::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
FCO: Did they have it coming to them? :: smiles::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
CTO: Go ahead and sit.  ::Looks around the table:: This is our CEO, Bri Rochelle.  Our CSO, Commander Tarrez-Hunter And I'm Llynisika.  Former CTO and now XO

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
CTO: Want a drink?  ::indicates the waiter::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::brushes some hair from her eyes and tucks them behind her ear::  CTO: hello.

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
CSO: Something wrong Commander?

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::nods to each:: All: Nice to meet you all. ::finds a seat then turns to the waiter:: Waiter: Rum and cola please.

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
OPS: I sat in the brig falsely accused of treason and they decided to make an example of traitors out of me.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO:  Just a note from my husband to let me know they are on there way.

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::leads OPS to a table and takes a seat he's sure he can see the XO from::
 
Waiter_Stan says:
CTO: Rum and Cola....coming right up ::moves off and gets the drink::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
FCO: Then they had it coming to them. I would have probably have done the same thing given the situation.

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::smiles:: CSO: Will they be shipping out with us?

ADM_Wharton says:
:: sits up at the front of the VIP lounge looks as if he is waiting ::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
OPS: At least it was actually self-defense when I did it.
 
Waiter_Stan says:
::comes back with the drink:: CTO: Here you are.  ::smiles:: Anything else, just holler

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods:: XO: Yes ma'am.

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::tries to flag down the waiter::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::downs the wine:: Waiter: Wait you can get me a refill.

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::spots the Admiral sitting alone:: XO: So, is the Admiral in charge of this base or are we escorting him for a new mission?

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: takes a seat next to the FCO so as not to obstruct the his view:: FCO: I see you have noticed out XO?

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::glances around:: CEO/CSO/CTO: Uh, is it me or does the Admiral look a little preoccupied?

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
OPS: Hard not to. ::smiles::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: Yes he does look a little preoccupied.

Waiter_Stan says:
::Moves to the FCO and OPS:: FCO/OPS: What can I get you gentlemen?

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: I can't say that I know him all that well.

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
FCO: Well good luck. :: smiles::
 
FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
Waiter: Would you happen to have any Romulan Ale?

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
CTO: As far as I know he's with the base

ADM_Wharton says:
:: stands at the head of the room and taps his glass with his ring to get everyone’s attention ::

Waiter_Stan says:
FCO: I'll see what I can find.  OPS: And for you?

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: Damn and me with out my blood wine.

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
Waiter; And I will have another Andorian Ale.

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::turns to look across at the Admiral::

Waiter_Stan says:
FCO/OPS: I'll be right back

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::turns to look at the Admiral::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::limps up to the door of the VIP lounge muttering curses about doctors and sickbays.  Steps inside::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks up at the Admiral::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::continues to look at the XO::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::taps Sika:: XO: The captain made it.

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::turns and watches the Admiral, notices K'Beth entering the lounge::

ADM_Wharton says:
:: a look of  relief crosses his face to see that CO has made it :: ALL : Attention!  CO: Captain join me please.

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
CEO: And from the expression on her face, I bet Dr. House needs someone to take care of his bruised ego

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
FCO: I see your favorite person has just arrived. :: points to the captain::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::slinks down in his seat as he sees the CO::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::stands up to attention watching the Captain carefully::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: I believe it my friend I do believe it.

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::stands to quickly::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
FCO: Just be glad you not a doctor.:: chuckles::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::stands to attention::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::moves back to the FCO and OPS table:: FCO/OPS: Here you go!  Romulan Ale for you ::slips the glass over to Salan:: And an Andorian Ice for you ::places it in front of Twelk::  Anything else?

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::springs to his feet, realizing the ADM said attention::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
Waiter: Thank you.

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::deep inside her heart she admires the stamina of her captain and respects her with the utmost loyalty one could give a captain::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::limps up to where the Admiral is, nodding to her officers as she passed them.:: Adm: My apologies, sir.

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: comes to attention beside the FCO::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::Stands at attention::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::glances over his whites making sure they are still immaculate::

ADM_Wharton says:
CO: No apologies necessary captain this night is for your crew and you :: raises his glass at her :: I wager my CMO would enjoy an apology though. :: grins :: Now I have business for your crew as do you.  :: speaks more quietly ::My yeoman has all the materials ready for promotions

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::nodded back to the Captain and watches her move up to stand beside the Admiral::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::grins:: ADM: The best part of the job, sir. ::turns and faces her crew::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::glances at the XO::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::puts on a stern expression:: OPS: Ensign Twelk....front and center!

Waiter_Stan says:
::moves off to a place where he can watch for anyone needing him::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: moves to the front where the Captain and Admiral are at::

ADM_Wharton says:
:: motions behind his back for the waiter to bring him another single malt ::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::can't get her mind off the note and tries not to blush anymore;:

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::takes the small box from the yeoman:: OPS: For performing your duties above and beyond, you are hereby promoted tot he rank of Ltjg and all of the privileges and responsibilities that go with. ::hands him the box and grins:: Congratulations, Lt.

Waiter_Stan says:
::catches the Admiral's signal and moves over to the bar, grabs the drink and heads towards the front of the room::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::smiles and claps::

Waiter_Stan says:
ADM: Here you go, sir ::in a hushed voice::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::Claps and grins::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: take the Box:: CO/ ADM: Thank you Ma'am and Sir.

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::claps lightly, smiling outward but frowning inside::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
OPS: You deserve it, Ensign.  Well done.

ADM_Wharton says:
:: takes the drink and never misses a beat, applauds :: OPS: Well done Mister Twelk

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::claps with the rest of the group::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::claps::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
ADM: Thank You Sir. :: takes one step back and salutes and then returns to his place beside the FCO::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::looks over at her old friend:: CSO: Commander Tarrez-Hunter....front and center!

Waiter_Stan says:
::moves back to the side of the room, glancing around::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::makes a small motion for the waiter for another blood wine::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::knows the routine and moves to take up a position in front of the CO::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::Smiles for Tarrez-Hunter::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::smiles for the CSO::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::whispers to OPS:: OPS: I hate these things.

Waiter_Stan says:
::sees the CEO and nods, then brings her another blood wine::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: whispers back:: FCO: I could do with out all this dog and pony show myself.

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::nods and takes the stein and sets it on the table::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::whispers:: OPS: Mainly because I will never see a promotion after what I told you about.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::reaches and takes the parchment from the yeoman:: CSO: For outstanding performance of duties under extreme conditions...I present the Starfleet's Letter of Commendation.  ::quieter:: You did good, Sy...I'm glad you're on board. ::louder:: Congratulations, Commander.

ADM_Wharton says:
:: applauds :: CSO: Well done commander

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::Sykora smiles and accepts the Commendation::  CO: Thank you ma'am.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
ADM: Thank you sir. ::nods to him and then returns to the table::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::claps for the Commander::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::Claps::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::claps for the commander::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::takes the last box from the yeoman:: XO: Lt Llynisika...front and center!

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: claps for the CSO::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::looks up and has a questioning look on her face::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::gives her a small push::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: Sika go.

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::Feels the waiter shove her she moves up to where K'Beth and the Admiral are::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::Stands in front of them at attention::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::chuckles at the look on Sika's face:: XO: For performance of duties above and beyond...I am hereby promoting you to the rank of Lt Cmdr and all the responsibilities and privileges that go with.  Well done, Commander.  Congratulations. ::hands her the box::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::claps loudly for her dear friend::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::Her hand moves up automatically:: CO: Thank you Captain.

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::applauds the XO:: Self: There went my chances.

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::claps for the XO and smiles to her::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::turns towards the Admiral:: ADM: Sir, thank you

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: Claps for the XO::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::applauds for the Exec::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: You deserve it.  I'm proud to have you as my XO.

ADM_Wharton says:
:: applauds and looks up at her :: XO: Well done commander

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
CO: I'll do my best to never let you regret your decision Ma'am

ADM_Wharton says:
CO: Captain please stand with your crew, I have something for all of you

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::eyebrow goes up::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::Moves to offer a supporting arm if K'Beth needs::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::looks at him questioning and then nods:: ADM: Aye sir. ::limps over to stand with her crew::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::slips on the other side of Twelk, distancing himself from the CO::

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: whispers to the FCO:: FCO: Just a word of advise. If you talking to the CO it is either Ma'am or Captain. You remember that and maybe you will get that promotion anyways.

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::notices the FCO and remembers something.  Quietly:: XO: There's a discipline matter  you need to take care of.  ::indicates the FCO with her chin::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::whispers back:: OPS: I'm not planning to do much talking, considering I have a rear-end chewing coming.

ADM_Wharton says:
:: stands taller and puts his hands behind his back in standard military stance :: All: You service to Starfleet as well as all worlds Federation aligned or not was above and beyond the call of any duty.  You saved countless lives from the plans of a few twisted individuals.  :: looking more serious :: And some of your crew paid with their lives for this.  A debt that the rest of us can  never repay.  Your deeds however will never appear in any history books or be praised by governments, or likely even acknowledged.  But I intend to acknowledge those deeds this very night.

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::Looks where the Captain indicates:: CO: Ma'am?

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
XO: I'll tell you later. ::turns back and listens to the Admiral::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::leans over and whispers to the XO::  XO: By the way we need to talk some time... I have a few pointers that I can share with you on how to handle the CO .  ::smirks as she looks at K`Beth’s direction knowing she might have over heard that comment::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::nods and listened to the Admiral::
 
OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: listens to the Admiral hoping that he make it short and sweet so that they can get back to eating and drinking::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::remembers the engineers she lost and chokes back a tear::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::becomes somber when the Admiral speaks of those that have fallen::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::gives Sy a look before turning back to the Admiral::

ADM_Wharton says:
:: has his yeoman begin passing out commendation letters to all members of the Delphyne crew present on its last mission :: All: For your performance of duties and for your efforts I hereby award the crew of the USS Delphyne Starfleet Commands Commendation for Conspicuous Gallantry.

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::hangs his head, well aware that some of those deaths were on his hands::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::nods at the CSO, then thinks about those who died on the last mission::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::lets the tear fall for her fallen comrades::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::hears gallantry and decides that she's been assigned to an honorable crew::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::takes her letter and holds it at her side, looks back at the Admiral::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::isn't sure if she should take the letter or not::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::takes his letter, not feeling as if he deserves it::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::takes her letter:: Admiral: On behalf of the entire crew, thank you sir.

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::nudges Bri and whispers:: CEO: Take it, Bri.  You've earned it

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: takes his letter remembering the members of his staff that didn't make it::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::takes the letter::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::takes her letter and remains standing quietly::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::whispers:: XO: Sika but I am not offic......::lets the sentence trail off::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::sees the expression on some of her crew's faces:: All: I agree with the Admiral...although you may not feel like it...you all deserve this.  So take it with pride...and as a tribute to what we have saved.

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::steps back knowing this moment is for the tried and true crew of the Delphyne::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::a small sad smile as she thinks about those not here::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::nudges Sika:: XO: I feel your emotions and I feel the same way.

ADM_Wharton says:
All: I offer a toast: To the crew of the Delphyne past, present, and future.  May you always serve with the honor of those before you, and my you never be forgotten by the generations that come after you :: raises his glass ::  Now show your shipmates...all of them that you celebrate what they have done.

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::picks up her stein of blood wine::

CTO_Ltjg._Raash says:
::raises her glass::

Waiter_Stan says:
::moves to each of them with a glass for them to toast with::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::raises the Romulan Ale::

CSO_Cmdr_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::Sykora picks up her cup and raises it::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::takes the scotch that a waiter hands her and joins in::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
Out loud:: Q'apla to all.

OPS_Ens_Twelk says:
:: raise his glass as well::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::takes the glass from the waiter, smiles as she sniffs tequila and joins in the toast::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::Starts when another waiter moves up with another glass of tequila::

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::takes the entire glass of Romulan Ale down:: OPS: I've got to get out of here before I lose it.

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::downs the blood wine like a true Klingon would::

CO_Capt_K`Beth says:
::takes a sip of her scotch and looks around...satisfied with the way things went::

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::leans to Bri:: CEO: Bri, that waiter over there?  Does that look like Nelis to you?

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::looks:: XO: Sika he does look like him.
 
XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
Self: How did he get here?

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: I wonder what he is doing here?

FCO_Ltjg_Salan says:
::sets his glass down and fades behind the crowd and slips out::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
::notices something else in the crowd::

CEO_Ens_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: Sika, look over there that is my sister Arianna Oh my god she made it.

XO_Lt_Llynisika says:
::nods but still looking at Nelis::
 
Action: The admiral dismisses everyone to return to the festivities, motions for the band to start playing again, and then disappears from the room.
 
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