OOC: No need to stop your side threads of this party. Trying to kill two birds with one stone.
Luke

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. “

“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.”

(XO comments here)

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.

(Reia Shandy comments here)

(Tigress comments)

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