Doctor Renaie Shortrith - Recognition & Revelling (Part 2)
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((Pagrati Lounge, Deck 10, USS Astraeus))
Slices of the cake began to be handed out to the crew, and Renaie accepted a small slice. They weren't going to eat much, but they wanted to have something.
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.
Shortrith: Seconded, it looks and tastes amazing.
Any: Response
Alentonis: Well, I am mildly curious what sort of filling it contains.
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.
Renaie nodded acknowledgingly, taking a moment to step back and people-watch before the Captain spoke again.
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.
oO This is a lot of changes this time around… Oo
Any: Responses
Shortrith: Congratulations Commodore, will you be heading back to teach at the Academy?
Mei’konda 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.
The ship's commanding officer paused, taking a moment to glance at everyone's 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.
Shortrith: Thank you for being an amazing Commanding Officer, sir. It's been an honour working with you.
Any: Responses
S'Rorr: Too late to adventure with Captain Mei'konda Delano, too early to study under him at the academy! I'll have to go back and sign up for command school. I'm glad that I got to serve with you, though, even for a little while. It's been a dream of mine. You inspired me to join, Captain. You're going to do great work there.
Renaie took a moment to glance at their Caitian colleague to notice him wiping his tears, and they felt a bit bad for him. This was his first home too, and it had been ripped out from under his feet as quickly as he had gotten back from the mission and found a home.
Shortrith: Are you okay?
S'Rorr: Response
Shortrith: I feel that… ::offers hugs:: If you ever need me, just look in Sickbay and you should be able to find me.
S'Rorr: Response
((5-minute timeskip - feel free to continue conversation if you'd like, Roger))
Renaie slowly drifted towards Commander Alentonis.
Shortrith: Commander, I realised I never thanked you for your help with the surgery. I just wanted to do so beause your help was beyond invaluable, and it was very much appreciated.
Alentonis: Response
Shortrith: What do you mean?
Alentonis: Response