[Backsim] Lt. Cmdr. Jansen Orrey: On Wings of Stars.
Jansen Orrey
((Level 3 ‘East’, Copernicus Center - Amity Outpost))
Jansen let the situation with Ikaia sort itself for a moment. He was truly sad that his friend had taken such a turn. He harbored no doubts that Ikaia was capable of it but decided to finish what he had started earlier with the new added member to the group.
Orrey: Mister Wong, before you get a moment I just want to say that I do have confidence in you and your skill to keep Amity safe and secure in hail and hearty health.
Wong: Ah thank you.
He turned his focus to the other two now draining his glass and placing it on the desk.
Orrey: Keehani. Despite what my esteemed friend may say. You are one of the best things to happen to Wil. ::pointing between the two of them.:: You two that family bond is important, and it shows when you put up with his ::smiling:: eccentricities just how valuable you are to the FDC and how high your career will carry you.
Keehani: Thank you, Jansen.
Jansen turned toward Wil. He stood for a long moment in front of him, feeling his throat close up slightly while he thought about their combined history. He took a deep steadying breath in before smiling.
Orrey: I have said more than once, you are as my brother. I will continue to say it. For all my talk of trust in the future and the greatness of the other officers there is no other officer I would rather see leading the Outpost right now. Loathed as I am that you reactivated me I can think of no other group of officers to serve with beyond those here on Amity.
Jansen rubbed his freshly shaved jaw for a moment before smiling.
Orrey: You know how I abhor rank and stricture but, if Starfleet is no longer in the cards for me. I can think of no better mark on my record than to have served under ::clipping his heels together in a sharp salute.:: Captain Wil Ukinix.
Ukinix: Now, Jansen, c’arn that’s unnecessary--
Keehani: Take the compliment from your friend, Captain.
Detecting then ignoring the sense of surprise in Ikaia for whatever reason, Wil looked back to Jansen with a solemn smile, then returned a quick salute of his own.
Wong: Ah congrats!
Robin moved over to speak to Ikaia and Wil spoke to him.
Ukinix: Jansen, I don’t think I could have got here without everyone in this room, but especially you. Serving with you as First Officer during the Hecate mission gave me a taste of what it might be like in command, and it helped steer me in the right direction. I have a lifetime of thanks I could stand here for hours and give you, but that would be boring. Instead.
Jansen returned the hug.
Ukinix: Good luck, mate. And say hi to Raissa and Natalia for me.
Orrey: As long as you promise to visit. She will hurt you that she didn’t get to see your pip ceremony.
Keehani again moved over to Jansen, and with glassy eyes, swallowed and placed a hand on his upper arm.
Keehani: And thank you for everything you’ve done for Amity. With Rivi leaving, and now you... ::pausing for a moment:: ... we’re going to miss you.
Hopper: No matter how you look at it – I think it’s safe to say that, as things change, and people come and go, we’re looking at the end of an era… and the start of something new and hopefully exciting. Here’s to Amity Outpost and her crew – past, present, and still to come!
Ukinix: ::Lifting drink again:: Cheers.
Keehani: ::Clinking her glass against Jansen’s then Wil’s:: Cheers.
Orrey: ::without a drink he offered a toast to the groups health.:: Santé.
Iko: Response
Ukinix: ::Offering hand:: Thank you, Jansen. Seeya mate.
Orrey: ::returning the handshake:: In the Stars.
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Jansen Orrey M.D., M.Sc.
Former Chief Medical Officer
Amity Outpost
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