[S-CCR] Lt. Cmdr. Rune Jolara: What Needed to Be Heard

[Rune Jolara]

((Captain's Ready Room, USS Syracuse))

Rahman: Yes, it is to recognize and highlight an officer's accomplishments, but more than that, the service ribbons and awards you receive reflect not just your own achievement but that of this ship and the service at large. It shows the high standards that we achieve and the excellence this unit is capable of producing. So you see now... you can't return the ribbon anymore than you could take back your own achievement.

::She took a breath herself.::

Rahman: Now, whether you choose to display those ribbons or not... that's your choice. But the achievement behind that ribbon? That will always be yours, and no one can ever take that away from you.

:: That simple statement... It was what she had needed to hear all along. ::

Jolara: ::standing:: Thank you, Captain. May the sun shine upon you and warm winds carry you on your journey.

::Roshanara nodded.::

Rahman: And to you, commander. Congratulations again on your baby. ::She returned a warm grin.:: How are you finding motherhood?

:: Rune had to smile. ::

Jolara: Thank you. It has been difficult. I never seem to have enough time with him.

Rahman: With the end of tour aboard Invicta, perhaps you'll get that extra time. There's no rush to immediately sign up for the next one.

Jolara: ::nod:: I have put in for an extended leave to do just that.

Rahman: When you are ready to return, drop me a line. ::She looked around the ready room.:: She might not be as glamorous as the Invicta, but I could always use a skilled intelligence officer. And after our recent... "venture" into history, Starfleet owes me a favor now.

:: Rune had a great deal of respect and admiration for the Captain. It would be an honor to serve under her again. ::

Jolara: ::smiling:: I will do that.

::The captain nodded once more before the other woman turned to leave.::

Rahman: Good day, commander. Enjoy your time away.

Jolara: You as well.

...tbc...

Lt. Cmdr. Rune Jolara

  Intelligence Officer - On Leave

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