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Sega’a flapped his hands ‘dry’ from the sonic sanitiser, a habit from growing up in an isolate colony where most technologies were exploited by his brother for ‘science’ or recovered and sold to the highest bidder, and untied his apron to hang by the galley doors. He smoothed the wrinkles gathering near the creases of his dress uniform and grabbed a platter with fried Tellarite tubers to accompany him into the Wardroom, where everyone had begun to gather.

“Ah, Lieutenant,” he wove through the tables and noticed Blaze working away at what he assumed was something properly engineer-ish, “wonderful to see you! Do try the braised redbat. It’s divine!”

Sega’a continued his casual mingling until he made it to the table with Taggart and Kastarak, where he replaced the near-barren dish, and asked: “how is everything tasting, gentlemen?”

— Sega’a

Taggart had a full mouth of meatloaf and mashed and gave his thumbs up sign and nodding his up and down while mumbling Mmm. Sega’a knew this form of communication all too well. Plus the other one that Taggart used. Taggart pointed to the dish that he just put down and mumbled, “Wht isss tht” Upon hearing Sega’a stating braised redbat, Taggart made a weird face.

Captain Taggart, CO

Chris got up as he saw almost everyone was done eating and just enjoying each others company and went into the kitchen to the serving tray that had a white cloth cover over it. Picking it up he brought it out to the table and sat the tray down on a small table next to his seat but he did not sit down. Clearing his throat, “May I have everyone’s attention. Thank you. Another reason that I asked you all tonight was to give you theses…” He unveiled the tray and it contained medals. “I will give a little speech beforehand since you all know I love the sound of my own voice.” He smiled knowing that that was not the case. “Everyone here is getting the Starfleet Award for Valor. This is for going on the previous mission and defying the odds. I will now pass them out to you all and you can remain seated. The reason for this informal method is that these medals came from Section 31 and the Admiral. They were going to give you all nothing, but I intervened. Your citations will be for an act of valor that is different than what you all did, but you still get the award. It will be who of you all to learn and memorize this citation as you will not be able to reveal the real reason for these awards.” Without further ado, Chris began to pass them out to each member there and shook their hands and congratulated them.

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When that was done Chris was back at the tray. “Next if for the personnel that went on the away team and for Lieutenant Commander Grey who went on board a Klingon vessel disguised as a Romulan. These feats of bravery and courage are what make Starfleet and the worlds we help run smoothly as you all have looked danger in the face and still pressed on. Now I will hand out the Starfleet Star for Conspicuous Gallantry to Commander T’A ria, Lieutenant Commander William Grey, Lieutenant Blaze, Lieutenant Symar, Lieutenant J.G. Kastarak, Lieutenant J.G. Pawl Bartario, and to Lieutenant J. G. Umbri Hawkins.” He went around the room again and shook their hands and congratulated them all again before stopping by the tray again.

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Picking up a box on the tray he went over to Ensign Kastarak. “To all of the astute of hearing. Earlier I said Lieutenant J.G. Kastarak. So, it gives me great honor to bestow the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade upon you.” He handed Kastarak the box with his new rank for formal wear on it. “Now you will have to get a new blazer with the correct wrist stripes. Which I have right here.” At that moment Sega’A came out with Kastaraks new jacket with his new rank on it and his medals and ribbons placed.

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Still standing by he looked over at Symar and Kastarak. “Finally, I have no award for this but you two saved my life with a very experimental surgery. You both will always and I mean always, have my gratitude and respect and unwavering loyalty. Thank you both so much.” He then gave them both another heartfelt and meaningful handshake. He wanted to hug them but they were Vulcan and would not like that.

Captain Chris Taggart, CO