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by **Zania Jaarda** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 12:36 am

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by **Zania Jaarda** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 12:37 am

Captain Ja'arda made her way into the Cargobay, taking note of the crew that had already assembled. Just about everyone was there, with a few exceptions. There was still a little bit of time before the briefing was scheduled to start, so there was no need to rush things - at least right now.

The news was so important that it was best that the entire crew was assembled for this. If successful, it would mean that a growing threat to the Federation would be dealt a severe blow.

Alex saw the figure of Captain Ja'arda enter from the doors, and he smiled, trying to catch her eye. She looked around, with a serious look in her eye, and Alex could feel that this briefing will mark the start of a new mission, one, judging by her stance, which could prove very important.

He'd hoped to get a bit of rest, just after this mission, and after he'd returned command to the Captain, perhaps take a few days on the Relativity. He'd have to wait and see his new orders.

As soon as she saw him enter, Azanialix Ja'arda smiled. She walked over to Alex and warmly greeted him, "I'm glad you could come. Are you looking forward to the promotions?"

His face lit up, and he replied, "Of course. They all deserve the promotions, they've worked very hard, and they should be recognised. I love seeing the expression on their faces when they get those extra pips."

"As do I," the Captain noted. "Sometimes, I wish others were empathic like Betazoids during at time like this. The feeling of surprise, excitement, joy, and happiness are overwhelming, almost euphoric. It's a wonderful feeling."

She looked deeply into Alex's eyes and added, "Our upcoming mission may prove to be equally as exciting once the crew learns what our objective is."

He stared back into Zania's dark eyes, a glint of excitement dancing across them, the glint giving Alex the same feeling of excitement, and prompting him to say, "Sounds important... you will be briefing us on our orders now?"

"Not yet," she told him, picking up on the excitement that he felt, which only added to her own. "We should wait a few more moments to give the rest of the crew a chance to filter in. Once they have arrived, the first order of business is to hand out the promotions, and then to conduct the briefing."

"Fantastic", smiled Alex.

After waiting for a few more moments, Azanialix Ja'arda moved to the center of the Cargobay and cleared her throat. It was time.

"I'd like to thank all of you for coming to this briefing. Our next mission is a critical one, but before you hear what it is, there are several of you who have served with distinction and deserved to be recognized for your dedication and loyalty to the ship and your fellow crew members," she announced to all present.

Alex, and the group of people he was standing with, all turned to face the Captain. Heads all over the cargo-bay began turning towards her, as she began her speech.

"First and foremost, we have a change in the command team on the Zealous. Commander Dillard, while remaining on board the ship, is now on detatched duty for Starfleet Intelligence. He is under strict orders not to be disturbed at all costs, unless in cases of extreme emergency," Zania explained.

She paused for a moment before continuing, "With the size of this ship, as well as the crew compliment, we cannot go for long without having an Executive Officer. As such, it is both an honor and a privelage to promote Alex Ducane to the rank of full Commander, with all of the rights and privelages therein, and to appoint him to the position of Executive Officer of the USS Zealous."

Captain Ja'arda's smile widened as she looked at Alex, anticipating how he would react to this promotion.

Alex heard the words, but his mouth flapped. Everyone's head turned to look at him, and a wave of applause swept the room (with a few people cheering). This was unexpected, he'd given his all whilst in command, and clearly, he had gained enough trust to be given such a promotion.

Shakily, he made his way to the Captain, and stood opposite her and infront of the crew. "Captain", he began, "The honour is all mine."

Azanailix brushed aside a few strands of her dark hair and took a moment to afix the appropriate rank pips to Alex's collar. She then extended her hand and told him, "Congratulations, Alex."

She was tempted to hug him, but she didn't want to come across as being too forward, especially in front of the rest of the crew.

Alex took her hand, and was about to embrace her in a hug, but decided against it, infront of the crew. He shook it, and smiled at her, he turned to face the crew, and said, "What can I say? It's a pleasure to work with each one of you, and I'll look forward to continuing my command role."

"Well, Commander, since you worked more closely with the crew this past mission, would you mind doing the honors of announcing and handing out the promotions?" she wondered.

"It would be my pleasure, Captain."

He turned to address the crew and said, "In the past mission, we yet again encountered a deadly enemy. Everyone knew the dangers, but everyone knew that we are Starfleet, and we are the crew of the Zealous. You know what we are capable of, and each and everyone of you have performed at their best. But some performed beyond expectations, and it's now that they will be receiving a promotion, hence credit for their dedication"

He paused to let this message sink in, and continued....

"I'd like to call Ti'ana Sullivan, who showed she can lead a team, as she worked along side me commanding this crew, and for this, she is promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, with all the rights and privileges held in. Congratulations!"

Tag: Everyone!

OOC: This was a joint post between:

Commander Alex Ducane
XO, USS Zealous

and

Captain Azanialix Ja'arda
CO, USS Zealous
Manheim Fleet

by **TaylorMase** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 12:58 am

Jarrold looked down up at the chronometer and realized that they were running late. The crew meeting was about to start soon and while he would have much rather had this time to just sit and stare into Melissa eyes he was sure that the Captain would not see it that way. There would be plenty of time for them to spend together after the brieing.

Holding out his free hand (he was still holding the Chameloid Roses), he helped Melissa from her seat. "Looks like we have to be heading to the cargobay." he said.

Together they headed towards the door and made it to the cargobay just in time to here the Captain promote Duncane to Commander and name him the new Executive Office of the Zealous.

Tag - everyone

OOC: Congrats Alex and Ti'ana

by **Amanda Rose** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 1:45 am

Zuub listens carefully as the Captain starts her announcements and handins out promotions to Ducane and to Ti'ana. One need not be empathic to see and feel the excitement and the energy in the room. Zuub looks around. She wonders what Ducane has in mind. She knows that she is not likely to get a promotion. She is too new here and has not done much for the crew except routine fixes. She looks at the late entering Scott and Richards. Indeed, those two must be in love but how does that explain Osswell? Richards insisted that she did not see more than one person at a time. Perhaps she has changed her opinion. Zuub decided that she would have to ask when she had time. Besides, Zuub figured that she needed to talk to Richards and/or Ducane about that suspicious Quamada. In the meantime, she politely applauded Ti'ana's promotion and waited for the rest of the show to finish.

Ensign Zuub
Medical
USS Zealous

by **Lucasausems** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 7:01 am

As Zuub left, Alex stayed behind with Luke. "Well then Mr Osswell. Do
you feel up to coming to the briefing? Or do I have to cart you there
on a support chair."

Normally a man could easily handle the pain Luke now felt, it wasn't that much, he should be able to stand up and walk with ease, with a bit of tooth gritting ofcourse.
However for a man who hasn't felt a single bit of pain over the last two months or so...Every little pain seemed 10 times worse than it actually is.
He groaned, merely out frustration.

"Support chair it is then", Ducane said.

A few moments later Ducane had helped Luke in the support chair. Luke really really didn't want to be in that chair. He felt...old in it. This was ridiculous, he could walk! Just give him a few moments! But the look on Alex's face was determined. No way he let Luke out of that chair.

Bah...

And then to make matters worse Ducane started pushing the chair, in stead of letting him use the tricorder.

"It's okay, I can do it with the controls.", He said slightly irritated.

"Don't worry", replied Alex. "I need the excercise."

Luke knew what Alex was doing, he was paying him back for when he left the bridge without permission just before the shuttle with the away team left. Well, what goes around comes around he guessed. He'll just have to put up with it. And Luke knew he had left the bridge for a good reason, and that reason was Melissa.
Thankfully Luke accepted the tricorder when the turbolift arrived in the cargobay. And Luke wheeled himself in. A bit embarrassed, he parked himself on a spot where he had a good view on the ceremony. He saw Ducane promoted to Commander and XO of the Zealous. Ti'ana was promoted to Lieutenant Commander. Luke cheered for them both, they earned it.
Then the cargobay doors opened and Jarrold and Melissa walked in. Were they walking hand in hand? He couldn't tell for sure, they disappeared into the crowd...
Luke didn't know what to think of it. She ofcourse should decide for her own who she wanted to be with, and he respected that greatly. Luke was no conquerer, no challenger. He felt that if real love was to be found, it would go without force, without pushing or challenge. It would just happen... But what if that didn't happen with Melissa???
Luke looked away, he didn't want to think about it now...
He directed his attention towards the ceremony, but couldn't help keeping an eye on Melissa..

Tag: Anyone who wants to have a talk with the 'chairman'......

Lieutenant First Class Luke Osswell
Chief Tactical
Wheelchair, Cargo Bay, USS Zealous

by **Mariel** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 1:12 pm

NRPG: I hope no one minds if I pull a little from previous posts to spur Engineering work with the upcoming plot elements. Congrats on the promo's guys!!!

RPG: Ma'riel stood and clapped with the rest as the promotions were announced. She hadn't known either Ti'ana or Alex very long, but she knew the command of Starfleet would not allow promotions without just cause. She just hoped that she would be able to get along with them. She sometimes clashed with people; especially those that didn't care too much for Changelings.

"Engineering to Lt. JG Gine," came the voice over the comm. system.

Ma'riel turned away from the promotion proceedings and hit her COM badge before answering.

"This is Gine," was her reply.

"Ma'am, we are getting some really strange readings from the computer systems. We are reading connections that seem to almost be sprouting wings and getting rerouted and unrouted at times."

"You mean we have someone altering the computer pathways?" Ma'riel asked questioningly.

"Yes, ma'am. It's almost like the computer has a mind of it's own trying to plan the best route to transmit data. We are getting bounced messages and dropped packets along most of the lines."

"Get someone on that right away. Try replacing the relays on the affected decks it may simply be a malfunction from the recent battle."

"Yes, ma'am. I'll get someone on it right away."

"Keep me apprised of the situation."

Ma'riel turned back to the group as they settled the promotions.

NRPG: Tag all.

Lt. JG Ma'riel Gine
Engineering
Changeling
USS Zealous

by **Jake Sjet** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 3:42 pm

by **Mariel** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 3:46 pm

by **H M Murdock** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 10:08 am

by **Zania Jaarda** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 12:18 pm

by **Amanda Rose** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 1:23 pm

by **Lucasausems** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 2:25 pm

Alex smiled, and looked at the PADD in his hand, and said, "This next person is a nightmare. He shows he can keep a cool head, and is willing to put his life on the line. For his bravery, and hard-work, Luke Osswell is hereby promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, with all the rights and privileges held within."

Luke was baffled to say the least. A promotion surely wasn't what he had expected, after all, his part in their last mission was only minory. Or so he thought.
He wheeled himself towards the Captain and Commander, he couldn't help glancing a bit suspicious towards the newly promoted XO. Maybe he had been wrong in his assumptions about Ducane getting back at him...
Whatever it was, he was too surprised to be ashamed of being in a support chair.

"Something wrong, Commander Osswell? Perhaps this will help," Azanialix told him, taking the appropriate rank pips and walking over to afix them to his collar. "Congratulations."

Commander Osswell.... It sounded quite good...

Smiling at Luke, Alex move closer, and said quietly, "I know it's hard being in that chair, but come see me later, and I'll see what we can do. I didn't want you to miss this."
Alex stood back up, and clapped as Luke used the tricorder to direct his chair happily back to the group he was with.

Luke clapped his hands for the other promotions that were handed out. And anxiously waited for the rest of the ceremony to continue.

Tag: Tha rest

Lieutenant Commander (Whhoooohhhooooo!!!) Luke Osswell
Chief Tactical
USS Zealous

by **TaylorMase** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 4:56 pm

by **Mariel** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 5:01 pm

by **Jake Sjet** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 6:32 pm

by **Melissa Richards** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 4:01 am

Her antennae continue to thrash as she tries to figure out the reason for this huge promotion. She vaguely hears, "And now finally, I'd like to call Mr Black, Mr Ross and Mr Thomas up...." Zuub walks without direction back into the crowd and into Counselor Richards, bumping her slightly. Zuub softly says, "Sorry, Counselor. I didn't mean to bump you. Are you alright?"

Melissa gave a brief nod. The day so far had been interesting, and she was happy for those that got promoted. She remembered her own not so long ago and knew this would add some self esteem to those that needed it.

"Congratulations.." she whispered to Zuub as the Andorian passed her.

by **Melissa Richards** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 4:03 am

After recieving his new rank insignia he stepped back to the place that he had been occupying next to Melissa. Now he had reason to celebrate. "How about we go have that dinner after we're done here." he suggested.

"That would be good." Melissa gave a slight smirk. "That WAS the plan before all this took place. Congratulations, Jarrold."

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by **TaylorMase** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 5:05 am

by **Zania Jaarda** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 8:21 am

by **Robinson** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 8:41 am

by **Melissa Richards** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 3:57 pm

Alex afixed the rank pip to Melissa's collar before she shook hands with her two commanding officers. She returned to her place among the other crew members, standing near Jarrold Scott.

"Well look at you, a Lieutenant Commander now. Congratulations yourself. How do you feel about Italian?" he asked.

Melissa was still overwhelmed. She only nodded and smiled then finally got the words out. "Sure.."

The next few minutes got more interesting as the Captain plunged into a briefing about a mission dealing with the New Federation. Melissa was still trying to fathom it all and made a mental note she'd have to do some research so she'd be ready in the event any diplomatic circumstances would be called for.

When it ended, she smiled at Jarrold and left with him for the holodeck.

When they arrived, it seemed he was interested in nineteenth century wear. This was interesting and, she took the few minutes to change into the wide blue and gold dress while he prepared himself. She thought she heard him whisper to someone, but perhaps it had been her imagination.

Shortly, she emerged, her hair up and wearing the period clothing her eyes staring at the surroundings. Everything was beautiful. He certainly had gone all out! Hours must have been spent trying to select the proper program. The white carnations caught her interest at once.

Melissa feeling very much like royalty turned and waited for him to appear from his own changing area.

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by **TaylorMase** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 10:09 pm

by **Black Scar Ozzy** » Sun Jan 09, 2005 5:37 am

by **Melissa Richards** » Sun Jan 09, 2005 1:20 pm

Melissa after sitting smiled at Jarrold and sniffed the carnation in her hand. "Thank you.." she replied softly. "It's all very beautiful. The view. The setting." She smiled. "And you're very handsome as well."

She glanced around. "It feels good to relax. We've been through so much and it seems so little time has passed since we last sat like this." She giggled. "Though the setting was..very different then wasn't it, Jarrold?"

[tag]

by **Zania Jaarda** » Sun Jan 09, 2005 1:51 pm

Azanialix was curious why Alex told her to remain where she was, at least until a moment later when he had returned with a red uniform shirt. He asked what she thought as he proudly showed off his new colors.

"I think you wear it well, and it brings out the color in your eyes," she complimented.

A moment later, Jake Sjet entered into the Cargobay, advising Alex that he should reconsider his promotion. He then had the audacity to smile and ask if they were pleased to see him. It seemed as if the benefits from the trip to Mars were quickly fading away based on the attitude that he was now taking with them. Despite this change, he had been a trusted crew member for a long time and deserved their respect.

"Of course we're pleased to see you, Jake. Why wouldn't we be? You're still our friend and deserve to be here along with everyone else," she told him gently. "Besides, what I told you on Mars still stands. I can't make that decision for you. You have to want it for yourself."

The expression on Jake's face clearly indicated that he didn't believe her, but she was as earnest now with that offer as she had been then. In a way, she was disappointed that he was acting that way rather than giving her the benefit of the doubt, or trusting that Betazoids generally do not lie.

She looked to Alex, realizing that they would have to excuse themselves if they had any intention on eating this lunch alone. Otherwise, Jake would probably just tag along.

"Jake, if you wouldn't mind excusing us, Alex and I have an appointment that we need to attend to. If you'd like, we can discuss your options as soon as we're done," she offered.

She turned and exited the Cargobay, with Alex walking right at her side. She waited until they were in the Turbolift, and the doors closed behind them, before suggesting, "Instead of going to the Lounge, would you prefer to dine in my quarters instead?"

Tag: Alex & Jake

Captain Azanialix Ja'arda
CO, USS Zealous
Manheim Fleet

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