Posted by Commander Eric Holmman (Executive Officer) in Holodeck - Graduation

Posted by Captain Emmeline Davis (Commanding Officer) in Holodeck - Graduation

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Kyle Anders (Chief of Security) in Holodeck - Graduation

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Emmy was briefly distracted by the smallest sphere of brown on Stadi’s chin, but soon returned to the task at hand. “Cadet, your exceptional performance has led the command team to recommend you for direct promotion to Lieutenant Junior Grade and assignment to the Challenger as Chief Engineer. Congratulations!” She reached to a small section of the podium to find the small box stashed there and present it to the new graduate.

Davis, CO

The fairground erupted into applause from all of the crew, Kyle leading the applause, possibly the loudest.

-Lieutenant Junior Grade Kyle Anders: Chief of Security-

One of Dael’s legs began to take an involuntary step back as the news hit him like a warp core breach. The din of applause and congratulating thoughts swarmed his mind as he attempted to gather himself from the shock. He caught what his extremities were doing and corrected them, standing at attention in front of the captain once more. Chief Engineer? Not too long ago I was nervous about even going to the bridge and helping the bridge crew in a crisis… Now I’ll be in charge? Teaching new cadets? His mind raced with these thoughts as his mouth tried to voice them before catching himself once more. Get a hold of yourself Stadi. You know Sapeth wouldn’t accept anything less than the best, Vulcan or no. And you don’t have to be Betazoid to know the Captain is the same. If they think you can do it, you can.... Just remember to breathe.

With a quick intake of breath, Dael finally responded with “Thank you Captain, I am beyond honored.” He looked over at Sapeth, Lofton, Holmann, all the senior staff assembled, giving a nod and a smile to Anders as he noted the clapping and the mental waves of congratulations emanating from him. “Thank you all for this opportunity. I look forward to proving myself worthy of your recommendation.” Look forward, that’s a word for it. Too late to run, warp speed ahead. But despite his interior thoughts, as he waited on the Captain grabbing the box and her next order, the Betazoid broke into a grin as he stood at attention, and even he couldn’t deny it was genuine.

-Lt. jg Dael Stadi, Chief Engineer

Sapeth politely applauded along with everyone else at the announcement. Dael had proven himself over the last mission, and the promotion was well earned. And Sapeth was interested in seeing what his next assignment was going to be now.

Lt Sapeth - CE

Alison skidded to a stop just inside the holodeck doors, and silently cursed. She hadn’t meant to be late, but she had been looking over the latest astrological data dump they had received from Starfleet HQ, and had lost complete track of the time.

She made her way into the crowd, trying to blend in, and pretend she hadn’t just run through the ship to get there.

Lt Barr - CSO

Kyle looked over to see Lieutenant Barr trying to skulk her way through the crowd and couldn’t help but smile, dropping briefly from the podium to rescue her from the throng, “Allow me Lieutenant,” he said, extending a hand.

-Lieutenant Junior Grade Kyle Anders: Chief of Security-

The blur of the new Chief Science Officer entering the holodeck again briefly distracted the moderately mentally exhausted CO before she shook her head lightly, her straight blonde hair rippling with the motion. “Congratulations, Lieutenant. I look forward to continuing to work with you aboard the Challenger,” she responded, forcing the slightly verbose version of what she truly wanted to say through her lips and then looking at him expectantly to make clear that he was dismissed.

Davis, CO

“Indeed, congratulations Lieutenant,” Sapeth said walking up to the stage.

Eric put aside his popcorn and joined the Captain and Sapeth, coming to the new Chief Engineer’s ‘rescue’.

“Congratulations, Lieutenant,” the XO said, shaking the young Betazoid’s hand, while leading him back towards the festivities and the gathering of the other officers.

“I’m looking forward to seeing your duty roster for Engineering tomorrow,” he continued with a grin, knowing Sapeth would pick up that he wasn’t being too serious. “But for now, why don’t you enjoy your new promotion a bit.”

-Cmdr. Eric Holmman, XO

“You should have access to the crew files by the time we return to Main Engineering. I believe one hour to celebrate should be sufficient before having to return to your duties. We have much to go over before I am set to depart the ship,” Sapeth said continuing the joke that the XO started. Most people didn’t realize that Vulcans still had a sense of humor. However, coming from a Vulcan the statement came out a lot more serious sounding.

Lt Sapeth - CE