Fleet Captain Mei'konda Delano - Farewell, and Thank You (Part 2)

[Mei'konda Delano]

(( Pagrati Lounge, Deck 10, USS Astraeus ))

{{ A few minutes later }}

Slices began to be served to any who wanted them, along with hypos from medical staff if anyone needed something to be able to handle the sugary-sweet dish. Passing by some of the officers, Mei'konda smiled at Tam and Wright, who were chatting between each other.

Lael checked briefly with him as people were accepting their plates. It was a good time to give a little good news, before he confirmed what the rumor mills had already started circulating about his career path aboard the ship.

Rosek-Skyfire: ::raises her voice:: Attention, all hands! The Captain has an announcement!

Mei’konda: Yes, ah… news about the ship. She’s not going to be scrapped. I received confirmaation from Starfleet logistics that Astraeus is going in for an additional maiintenance overhaul followed by a second shakedown. We’ll see what haappens after that, but I wouldn’t count the shiip out of active service just yet. That’s all for now, everyone. Please, enjoy the food.

Alentonis: That is some cake.

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Alentonis: Well, I am mildly curious what sort of filling it contains.

Mei’konda leaned over toward Tim, holding up the plate.

Mei’konda: I becaame quite fond of coconut cake with buttercream frostiing while I was at the Academy on Earth. I should maake a point to get a little more of it.

Mei paused for a moment. He wasn’t sure exactly when he’d wanted to tell people what was coming for him next. Now, though, seemed like as good as time as any. He could get it out of the way.

Mei’konda: Actually, everyone, just one more piece of business. I waanted to confirm for you all what some of you have been thinking already. I’m going to be transferring to Earth and acceptiing a promotion to Commodore.

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Mei’konda nodded slightly in response.

Mei’konda: Yes, Starfleet Academy. I’ll be one of the officers teaching tactics and diplomatic techniques in command school. It’s… going to be different, and while I will miss you all, it’s something I’m looking forward to.

Mei paused, eyes once again tracking through the lounge, at all of the familiar faces.

Mei’konda: Starfleet and the Federation are the most importaant things in my lives. They have been for my entire adult life, and… I know that out here on the frontier, with all of you, Starfleet will still have its very best looking out for us. For everyone. And… I waanted to thank you all for everything you’ve done. From the bottom of my heart.

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Fleet Captain Mei’konda Delano

Commanding Officer

USS Astraeus, NCC-70652

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