ML | Lt. Kaleb Ch'Valenvok "Send Offs and Sign Ons"

Posted on Sun Sep 13th, 2015 @ 1:31am by Captain Kaleb Ch'Valenvok M.D.

699 words; about a 3 minute read

Mission: Agua Mala
Location: Starbase 158

=/\=Start Log=/\=

Kaleb was in his personal quarters still dressing for the event. His mood was high and his dress uniform was exemplary. Today was his pinning ceremony where the rank of full lieutenant would be bestowed upon him by Vice Admiral Younce. For a young Andorian there were not many greater honors than the advancement of one's rank and Kaleb was so excited about today that he had taken to reminding himself to breath on several occasions to keep from passing out. He stole a glance at the chronometer, took one last look in the mirror, a deep breath, and walked out of his quarters toward the banquet hall.

When he arrived at the hall, many of his fellow science officers were in attendance. His department head, Stella Harren walked over to him and smiled. "Kaleb, you don't need to be nervous. This is your day. Everyone is here for you, enjoy, don't fret." The shorter black eyed Betazed woman said placing her hand on his shoulder.

"Thank you Commander Harren. Despite what your telepathic tendencys are telling you, I'm not nervous. I am thrilled in all honesty. Though my people have come a long way since the founding of the Federation we still put a great deal of social emphasis on achievement. This will bring more honor to my clan, my parents, and in a small way, my people." Kaleb said to his pink-skinned department head.

"I understand, Kaleb. You have made us all very proud. You will be missed..." She was interrupted by a yell of "Admiral on deck!".

Kaleb came to attention facing the raised platform at the front of the hall. Vice Admiral Younce walked up the two steps to tower over his many underlings as he made his way to center stage and the podium there. Kaleb watched with rapt attention as the man began his speech.

"Ladies and gentleman, officers and enlisted, we are here today to honor three of our officers who have endured the hardships of life in Starfleet and proven they have what it takes to overcome those hardships. They have been tested and have past those tests with flying colors, so without further adiue, Lieutenant Byron Randell, front and center." The Admiral pinned the insignia of a Lieutenant Commander on Mr. Randell, shook his hand and saluted him then called the next of the promotees and repeated the process.

Kaleb felt his body move before his brain processed what his antenna and ears were telling it. He had been called to the podium. Like a cloud he floated up the two steps and hovered directly before the Admiral. His arm raised and he saluted the man for whom he had developed a great respect over the past eighteen months.

"Today is a most special day for Lieutenant Junior Grade Ch'Valenvok. He will not only henceforth be known as Lieutenant Ch'Valenvok but I have in my hands his orders to the U.S.S. Vindicator where he will be taking the post of Chief Science Officer. He was hand picked because of his accomplishments and will be reporting to the ship within the week. Everyone join me in a round of applause for Lieutenant Ch'Valenvok!" The Admiral said as he pinned the lieutenant pip to Kaleb's collar.

The room burst into applause and though his back was turned to his fellow officers and crewmen, Kaleb smiled and his charcoal blue eyes began to get misty. He was handed a P.A.D.D. by the Admiral containing his orders, saluted the man again and joined his fellow promotees at the table behind the podium. Dinner was a fine affair with Andorian Ale, Kaleb would have sworn was real not synthesized. The celebration lasted for two hours before many of the participants began to wonder back to their duties or quarters. Kaleb too made his goodbyes and thanked those who had wished him well in his new assignment. Now that the excitement had played out, Kaleb had real things to worry over, like how to run a department.

=/\=End Log=/\=

Lieutenant Kaleb Ch'Valenvok
Chief Astrophysicist
Starbase 158

Commander Stella Harren (NPC)
Chief Science Officer
Starbase 158

Vice Admiral Younce (NPC)
Commander
Starbase 158

 

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