Hepta Graduation!

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Alex was nervous about this, and wasn't sure exactly why she had been put in charge. She worked her way to the holodeck to check up on how things were coming for graduation. Alex had set up a certain theme, and hoped things were working out as planned and on schedule.


A little bit later Alex stood at the podium in a grass skirt and coconut bra with a flower in her hair. She looked around to see everyone had gotten the message to dress hawaiian for this.

"Welcome to all, its good you could make it for this event. Graduation is always good, the ending of one thing and the beginning of something new. I believe ONE had something prepared he would like to say," Alex said as she stepped down for him to take the podium.

(ONE)



A little while later she noticed everyone was enjoying themselves as they walked around and talked to the newly graduated cadets. Alex walked over to Tiberan Wong.

"Congratulations, do you know where you will be assigned?" She said making conversation.



Sheeta walked over to where Jamison was. "Nice job, you did very well on the mission. What are you plans now?"

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Everything went pretty quick and Will found that was more at ease with everyone here then he thought he would be. He was very excited about graduating and being promoted. Wong and he were standing there toasting again when they were approached by their instructors.

Alex walked over to Tiberan Wong.
"Congratulations, do you know where you will be assigned?" She said making conversation.

<Wong>

Sheeta walked over to where Jamison was. "Nice job, you did very well on the mission. What are you plans now?"

"I have placed assignment request for both the Nevada and the Raven. Now it's just ametter of time to see where they send me."

They continued to drink, eat and dance the night away.

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TJ was upset. He had missed the majority of the mission, having been captured by the crew of the Artful Dodger, but was happy to be back – and happy in the reports as to how well the cadets had performed in his absence.

As the musical strains of the historical Hawaiian singer Don Ho floated over the festivities [click here for a short sample: www.hawaiian-music.com/real2/bubbles.html], he circulated among the officers and cadets of this past Hepta mission, congratulating where it was due, and encouraging where it was needed.

He looked over the festivities and smiled. Yes, he thought... the Hawaiian theme was a fine idea.

[jack]

"OOhh I do love a party, I mean graduation ceremony" Jack thought feeling himself get a little jiggy with the beat of the music. He was also sad that he had missed most of the mission, being on holiday listening to a very similiar style of music on Risa. But he was back now, and one of his honours was to attend the graduation party.

It was an important event, and one that all cadets would always remember, he remembered his fondly. Although he also remembered a very sore head the next morning, he learnt a lesson. you cannot drink a klingon under the table, and klingon drining games are alot rougher than you think.

"Come on Cap'N gonna strut your stuff for us all?"

[ONE]

OFF: I apologize for the delay, I had to calculate and process your graduation eligibility.

ON:
Commodore ONE was seated on the stage in full dress uniform, as usual for graduation ceremonies. When Commander Nikmud, the master-of-ceremonies for this occasion, introduced him, he stood up. Before he made it to the podium, however, Captain Edwards stopped him and threw a flower lei around ONE's neck. "There ye go, sir,", he said in his distinctive Irish brogue, "'At's much better."

ONE stared coldly at him, but accepted the geasure and continued to the podium. He wasn't into the festive attire himself, but he recognized its popularity among the crew. ONE was a man of few words, and his speech was short. He praised the crew for their heroic efforts in rescuing their captain and bringing his captors to justice. "And now, without any further verbosity, let us proceed to the promotions.

"Cadet 1st Class Will Jamison is being promoted to Lieutenant. Mr. Jamison is also being awarded the Academy Ribbon.

"Cadet 1st Class Tiberian Wong is being promoted to First Lieutenant. Mr. Wong is also being awarded the Academy Star of Excellence.

"Congratulations to both graduees. On behalf of the Academy and Command Staff of Section 47, I wish you well in your careers."

ONE took his seat. Commander Nikmud announced the details of the party to follow, then concluded the ceremony.

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jack said:

... "Come on, Cap'n ... gonna strut your stuff for us all?"

TJ grinned widely at this. As a performer at heart, there weren't many things he enjoyed doing more than entertaining.

He was nearly ready to "grab a microphone" and begin performing, when a gentle hand touched his forearm...

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Xin-Ling heard Commander Parker open an invitation for her captain to perform – to sing... to dance... to perform his magic... whatever – and saw him prepared to entertain.

Though she enjoyed her friend's performances, this was neither the time nor the occasion. She reached out a gentle hand and touched his forearm, and in response, the captain looked at her, his eyes warming at her presence.

She slowly, quietly, shook her head. "This is night for cadets, sir," she said in her soft voice. "Unless you are already on program, it not wise to perform tonight."

Xin-Ling smiled sweetly. "Another time, captain," she said.

The captain thought for a few seconds, then replied, "'Tis right ye are, colleen – but I'm thinkin' we had an agreement t' be less formal while not on duty. At these functions, for you, me name is 'TJ'."

"Not now, sir," protested the petite Asian, shaking her head once again. "This graduation is official event. Therefore, we are on duty still."

She smiled once more before circulating among the guests and former cadets to offer her congratulations.

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Firestorm strolled about the holodeck, a string of flowers hanging from his neck; some unknown officer had placed it there at the time he entered the holodeck and there had been no refusing the item. The Sivaoan wasn't too fond of flowers, unless he could eat them. Like many cats, he liked nibbling on grasslike flowers. On his shoulder, Copper mewed softly in his ear and the larger cat chuckled.

"Yes, a lot of people my dear," he answered in the distinct yowls, mews and hisses of his native language. It was good to have a pet he could understand, to some extend of course, as kitten was somewhat different than Sivaoan.

The large cat strolled up to the Hepta senior staff, his tail snaking around Nikmud's wrist. "That's a job well done commander," he whispered, "especially that rescue action. I ah...just don't agree with your decision to put a civillian in command over two graduating cadets. They were handling the situation quite well before I arrived."

Then his tail snaked towards TJ. "Good to see you back on your feet captain," he added, then strolled away towards the new officers. "Lieutenants," he greeted them as he approached, "my congratulations on your graduation and a rescue operation well done. I wish you well on your new assignments, wherever those may be."

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"Congratulations, do you know where you will be assigned?" Commander Nikmud asked, whilst Tiberian was fixing his 1st Lieutenant insignia on his collar and fiddling with his new medal.
"I'm applying to serve on a couple of ships ma'am" Tiberian replied, as he finally got his insignia to sit in a way that he wanted it to "The Tiger Shark, Victory, Nevada, and Raven. I'll just have to see where they will accept me" He then walked off to congratulate Will on his success. Seeing him busy with Sheeta Tiberian milled around the rest of the crowd, drinking despite his overindulgent session the previous day. Dr Firestorm then came over, saying.
"Lieutenants my congratulations on your graduation and a rescue operation well done. I wish you well on your new assignments, wherever those may be."
"Thank you sir" Tiberian replied, snapping to attention for what would probably be the last time before the Sivoan. He then went to mingle with the rest of the officers, upset that Commander Chan had stopped the Captain from singing.

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After speaking to what seemed like everyone in the room, Will was finally able to make his way over to Tiberan.

"They throw a pretty decent party, huh?", Will said as he walked up. "Congratulations Lt. Have you gotten your assignment requests turned in yet? I'm sure where ever you end up, they will have one hell of an officer onboard. I've requested the Raven and the Nevada but I heard that the Nevada isn't taking any new crew members right now. They were the only two ships that needed a CTSO but if I can't get them, I will be content as an assistant somewhere also. I just wanna be on a ship and in space."


Will hung out for a couple of more hours and then decided to call it a night. He returned to his quarters.