Overdue

Posted on Tue Aug 16th, 2022 @ 1:55pm by Captain Shran dh'Klar & Lieutenant Commander Deanna Celes & Commander Jonathan Grayson & Lieutenant Commander Callie Raven-Grayson

Mission: A Trip to Middle Earth
Location: USS Washington

Shran walked gingerly to the conference room, still sore from his wounds from the recent incident. While still on light duty, this was something he wanted to do in the most official way possible. Only one other person had been made aware of the situation, and Shran expected that Jon would be able to keep the secret. When he arrived in the conference room he found that he was the first to arrive, which was fine by him. He made his way over and took a seat in his usual spot, waiting for the others to arrive.

Jon arrived a few moments later, "Hello sir, Callie will be here shortly, she has no idea about this." He looked around, "Where's Deanna?"

"I believe she was coming from her quarters. I suspect she'll be her momentarily" Shran replied. "I am looking forward to this little surprise of sorts."

Callie arrived at the conference room shortly afterwards, walking in she smiled warmly as she greeted Jon and Shran. “I hope I’m not late?”

"Nope." Jon replied struggling not to smile. "Have a seat. Waiting for one more person."

Callie nodded and smiled, before taking her seat she walked across to the replicator and got herself a drink. Returning to her seat she sat down to wait for the final person to arrive.

Deanna made her way to the conference room. She was unaware of a mission briefing, so she was unsure why she was needed in the conference room. She entered and saw that she wasn't the first to arrive. "Apologies if I am late."

"You are fine" Shran replied. He stood up and looked at Jon. "Deanna, Callie, if you wouldn't mind coming to attention."

Callie rose from her seat giving Jon a surprised look as she did so. Her attention turned to Shran as she stood to attention.

Jon smiled and nodded approvingly at Callie.

Shran got up slowly and made his way over to the two ladies. "Lt Deanna Celes, Lt Callie Raven-Grayson, per order of StarFleet Command, it is my honor and privilege to inform you both that as of this date, you are both promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, with all the the right and privileges that come with such rank." Shran turned and handed the pip to Jon and motioned towards Callie and then turned his attention toward Celes, pinning her new pip onto her uniform.

"Deanna, this has been a long time coming. Very well deserved." Shran shook her hand before Celes broke protocol and gave Shran a hug.

Jon positively beamed at Callie as he affixed her new pips to her collar. "You deserve this Callie; you totally deserve this." He stuck out his hand for her to shake it, then quickly drew back. "Oh heck no, this deserves more than a handshake as he took Callie in his arms and kissed her.

Callie returned Jon’s kiss not caring she was in the room with Shran and Deanna. She couldn’t help but grin like the proverbial Cheshire Cat at Shran afterwards. “Thank you so much Captain! And you too Jon!” She would show Jon how much it meant later.

Shran looked at Celes, as the hug was released, "Well deserved Deanna." He looked to Callie, "Congratulations counselor. A well deserved promotion." He extended his hand tp congratulate her.

Jon moved to Deanna, "Congratulations Deanna. This is richly deserved and as the captain has said, long overdo." He smiled at her as he hugged. "You need more than a handshake."

Deanna smiled and hugged Jon. "Thank you Commander. This is a great honor, and I'm sure you had something to do with it."

Jon chuckled at Deanna's statement. "Moi? He questioned as he broke out into a smile. "Well, maybe a little bit." he bantered back.

Not wanting to say it out loud Callie sent her response to Jon telepathically. << Just wait until tonight Imzadi >> she offered a gleaming smile.

Hearing Callie's telepathic message. Jon grinned broadly, looked at Callie and gave her a thumbs up signal. He was completely onboard with that idea.

"Well, this has been a wonderful occasion, but duty calls. I believe all of you are due on the bridge. I have a meeting back in my quarters. Congratulations to you both once again." Shran turned his attention to Grayson, "Pay a visit to sickbay and get an update on everyone for me Jon."

Jon nodded and replied simply, "Yes sir.''

Callie smiled warmly as she stood ready to leave. “Thank you again Captain.” She waited for a moment to walk out to the bridge with Jon.

Jon walked over to where Callie stood. "Are you ready Commander Grayson?" He said smiling at using Callie's new rank for the first time.

“That I am Commander” Callie grinned.

Deanna stayed next to Shran. "I'll escort the captain back to his quarters and give him a report on ship repairs on the way, then report back to the bridge, if that is alright with you Jon."

"Sure thing Deanna. It will give me time to show Commander Grayson around the bridge." Jon teased.

"Very well" replied Shran. "Commanders, enjoy the rest of your day. Cmdr Celes, at your leisure" he said as he waved his hand forward.