Commander Wil Ukinix - Flower
Wil Ukinix
((Rooftop Space, United Federation of Planets Embassy, Idrustix))
The beautiful Federation building had a fancy schmancy rooftop space for hosting events, and Wil couldn’t help but be impressed. The roof that fell over it like a cresting wave reminded him a little of the Sydney Opera House - quite fortunate, given that the architects didn’t know that Ambassador Turnbull was patron of that iconic heritage building on Earth.
... or maybe they did? And just kept it secret? oO Hmm... Oo
The view to the ocean was stunning. Wil, with hands behind his back, watched the white caps in the distance. Behind him was a row of chairs, with a large table of perfectly presented catered food to one side near the main entrance.
Ylvor: Response
With a smile, Wil turned to the Trill.
Ukinix: Heya, Torvi! How’s tricks?
Ylvor: Response
Ukinix: ::Looking out towards white caps:: The ocean reminds me of my home a little. Whenever I see a real ocean when we’re out here, it makes me remember just how far away from the Alpha Quadrant we are.
With the exception that the beaches were *far* more easily accessible at home than at this colony.
Ylvor: Response
Ukinix: How about you, think about home much?
Ylvor: Response
(OOC: Can backsim here!)
The clip-clopping of Keehani’s shoes got slightly louder as she made her way towards the pair.
Keehani: ::Smiling, To Torvi:: Hello Lieutenant! ::To Wil, nervously preening suit:: Everyone’s on their way up.
Ylvor: Response
A little smirk appeared on his lips when he sensed his cousin was...
Ukinix: ::Slight head tilt, smirk:: Nervous?
Keehani: ::Under her breath:: Quiet you.
Ylvor: Response
Ukinix: ::Looks to Torvi, touches side of nose:: We’ve got a little bit of a surprise today. Hey, we need to catch up about the whole patrols thing. When we get back to Amity?
Ylvor: Response
Wil nodded and smiled to Torvi as the rest of the team walked in from the hallway through the large double doors, like they were contestants on a reality TV show (not that Wil knew or cared what that was really).
Ukinix: Everyone, grab some food, come grab a seat. Except for you Hops, you’re with me.
As Robin approached, Wil picked up a PADD from the table behind him.
Hopper: Response
(OOC: Lhandon/Alora, I’ll let you decide if you want to have your characters present or not, you’re welcome to have them attend!)
As everyone settled themselves, and Keehani took a seat on the end, nervously resting her clasped hands on her slightly bouncing knee, Wil pointed to the pile of boxes behind him.
Ukinix: We’ve got a lot to get through! Everyone, please give a round of applause for Commander Robin Hopper who will have the honour of presenting ribbons today.
Hopper/Any: Response
Ukinix: And keep that applause going for Commander Hopper, who is awarded the Leadership Excellence Ribbon, for ::reading from PADD:: installing Interlink and taking charge on the Indy in the CO's absence & leadership in rescuing the stranded Starfleet team from the Bird of Prey! Thanks for keeping the seat warm, Robin. ::To Nathan:: Commander Richards, as Second Officer and fiancé, can you come and do the honours?
Richards/Hopper: Response
Ukinix: And while you’re here Nath, you’ve been awarded the Spliced Mainbrace Distinction for suggesting the use of the EMH to fool Interlink. Well done. ::To Robin:: Hops, the honours?
Richards/Hopper: Response
Any: Response
Ukinix: OK, ::looking at PADD:: Lieutenant Vanlith, and Commander Stros and... me, right, well I’m already up here. Char, Stros, come up?
He wondered how Stros was enjoying Idrustix. With a decision yet to be made by Starfleet command regarding the Whispering Wall colony, Stros had been given a break to let him decide on his future and to get some rest and relaxation for a while.
Vanlith/Hopper/Stros: Response
Any: Response
Ukinix: For protecting Lieutenant Moore on the psycho Klingon’s Bird of Prey, Commander Stros, Lieutenant Vanlith, and me, are awarded the Lifesaving Ribbon!
Wil didn’t like Stros as first, mainly because of association with Interlink. But he was finding the unconventional Vulcan was a fun and unique person to have around-- and somehow had a feeling he’d enjoy the Klingon Acid Punk festival that was going to be held in Paxala in a few days time. oO I might invite him along. Oo
Hopper/Stros/Vanlith: Response
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Ukinix: Speaking of Lieutenant Moore, let’s invite him up here. He’s been through a lot, a round of applause everyone.
Hopper/Moore: Response
Ukinix: Lieutenant Moore, for using your E-War suite to cause chaos on the bird of prey, I’m awarding you the Innovation Ribbon.
Hopper/Moore: Response
Any: Response
Ukinix: And you went through a hell of an experience when the Klingons beamed you and half your console aboard their ship. This is not something that’s awarded often, but in this case it’s more than warranted. You’ve been awarded the Purple Heart, congrats Kaito.
Moore: Response
Wil ensure to shake Kaito’s hand on his way back to his seat.
Any: Response
Ukinix: Okie dokie. Next Up. Can we have Lieutenant Galanis and Ensign Varati up here please?
Galanis/Varati: Response
Ukinix: For your Interlink distraction techniques that ended up involving one unnamed EMH holoplaying as T’Senara, you’ve been awarded the Innovation Ribbon!
Hopper/Galanis/Varati: Response
Ukinix: And while you’re both here, for your computer science and engineering work, you also get the Excellence in Adaptability Ribbon.
Hopper/Galanis/Varati: Response
Any: Response
Ukinix: Alrighty. Next up- ::Looking at PADD:: Oh, Char come back up! ::playfully:: Looks like my logistic are off.
Hopper/Vanlith: Response
Wil was still in two minds about exactly *how* Char ended up in that Bird of Prey, but personal vendettas aside, she had been instrumental in defending the team against the rogue crew.
Ukinix: For your defence of Lieutenant Moore on the Klingon ship, you’re hereby awarded the Silver Star ribbon. Congrats!
Hopper/Vanlith: Response
Any: Response
Ukinix: How’s it going over there, Commander Hopper, busy?
Hopper: Response
Ukinix: Well, you’ll be glad to know we’re not done yet. ::Looking at PADD:: Because Commander Orrey and Lieutenant Wong are up next. Up you come, you two.
Hopper/Orrey/Wong: Response
Ukinix: For treating the recovered colonists, and the Klingon Ushahl, and Kaito Moore of course under extreme pressure, you’re both awarded the Legion of Merit. Congrats!
Hopper/Orrey/Wong: Response
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Ukinix: Also. All crew receive the Intelligence Star and Starfleet Investigation Ribbon, for participating in a covert operation and for investigating the colony... ::Glance to Stros:: Not sure it’s so covert any more though, huh mate.
Stros/Any: Response
Ukinix: Robin, you’re done.
Hopper: Response
Ukinix: ::Slight smirk:: ... which is what I would be saying if we didn’t have one more award.
He playfully gestured with his head to ensure Robin was in position to hand out one more award.
Hopper: Response
Ukinix: I don’t even need look at the PADD for this one. Second Secretary Aitas, can you come up here please?
Hopper/Aitas: Response
Ukinix: Second Secretary, your performance through this whole mission was exemplary, and your former Starfleet experience and your value now as a member of the FDC was apparent. So, for providing critical support to the Starfleet team throughout that entire ordeal, as CO of Amity I’m awarding you the Captain’s Commendation. Congratulations!
Hopper/Aitas: Response
Wil placed the PADD down on the now empty table, and joined in the applause.
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Ukinix: Well, that’s it for ribbons, congratulations to everyone. Now, as we know, in this region Starfleet and FDC are partners, and I’m going to invite up Envoy Keehani Ukinix to say a few words. Keehani?
As she stood up, a little nervous, she turned to Aitas.
Keehani: ::To Aitas:: Second Secretary, come join me to thank Starfleet?
Aitas: Response
Any: Response
Keehani, in her light grey suit and pink shirt, stood in front of everyone, hands clasped, with a warm smile, next to Aitas.
Any nerves she had were gone as she addressed everyone.
Keehani: Unfortunately the Ambassador couldn’t make it today, due to a scheduling conflict. She’s meeting with a Talaxian delegation in Paxala. But what I would like to say on her behalf is that the FDC values the work that Starfleet does for us in this region. The impacts of Interlink escaping the colony towards Amity would have had political and diplomatic implications for the region, but once again you’ve all proven how important and how valued you all are, not only to the Barossa Sector, but to the entire Federation. ::polite nod:: Congratulations on your ribbons, and thank you. ::warm smile::
Any: Response
Wil clapped in agreement with Keehani, and as a show of thanks to the FDC. Then sensed his second cousin’s nerves returning a little...
Keehani: ::Slight nervous smile:: But let’s not forget that Starfleet was wonderfully assisted by one of the FDC’s own. While we don’t have pips... ::To Aitas:: Second Secretary, Wil has informed me of your performance during the mission in the Imza-4521 system. And your work since arriving at Amity has been nothing short of exemplary. Aitas, it’s my honour to expand your role to Cultural and Regional Affairs. Congratulations.
Aitas: Response
(OOC: This represents an OOC promotion to Lieutenant JG, with an expanded IC title of "Second Secretary of Cultural and Regional Affairs". Congratulations, Aitas!)
Keehani clapped, then offered Aitas a hand. In the meantime, Wil reached behind the former ribbon-boxes table to retrieve a secret small, polished wooden box and handed it to Keehani. She than handed it to Aitas.
Keehani: In recognition of your promotion, this is a gift from me on behalf of the FDC. ::opening box:: It’s a brooch of a Lanara Flower that’s indigenous to the Piri Islands, where I grew up on Betazed. Each flower that grows is unique, as each small petal on every flower has different shades of different colours. This brooch is just as unique in terms of colours, there is no brooch like it.
Aitas: Response
Any: Response
After a last smile from Keehani to Aitas, she turned to give Wil a nod to indicate she was done, then returned to her seat.
Ukinix: ::To Aitas:: And congrats from Starfleet, Second Secretary. ::Palms together:: Well that concludes things here gang, there’s a plethora of good food here on that table, go crazy. And whether you’re just visiting Idrustix for this, or have been travelling around the place, I hope you’re all enjoying the planet.
Any: Response
As the group broke up and voices of people speaking started to fill the room...
Ukinix: Oh, Commander Stros, a moment?
Stros: Response
Ukinix: Just a thought, are you interested in Klingon Acid Punk at all?
Stros: Response
Tags/End Scene for Wil!
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Commander Wil Ukinix
Starfleet attaché and Commanding Officer
Amity Outpost
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