05-22-2024, 08:05 PM
Taking a seat when offered, Niels kept his posture as if he were standing at attention. Captain Brooks started by stating that he was the only department head transferred from the Charon, then went on to compliment his engineering abilities. Niels wasn’t sure how to respond, both to the news or to the praise. He only noticed the boxes on the Captain’s desk when one was slid towards him.
"It gives me great pleasure in rewarding you for the effort you put in on the last mission, the Starfleet Commendation Medal. I feel this is really truly deserved for the work you carried out. I expect good things from you Mr Hoekstra."
“Thank you, sir,” Niels said softly as he accepted the box. “I will try not to let you down.”
Niels could feel his face flush slightly and he felt slightly uneasy. He wasn’t used to this sort of recognition for what he considered to be normal work. However, he was glad that it wasn’t taking place in front of the entire crew. Commander Velaul offered her congratulations and then, as if reading his mind, addressed his nerves.
"I am aware that you don't work so hard for this recognition, but sometimes it comes with the territory."
“Yes, I suppose so,” Niels replied, “Thank you, ma’am.”
Captain Brooks reached for a second box. He explained that it contained an award for Lieutenant Thorn for her work on the Geronimo’s previous mission and the captain wanted Niels to award it to her. With a nod and a “Yes, sir,” Niels took the box.
Commander Velaul suggested that Niel take time with the moment and savor it. So far in his career, he hadn’t given much thought to the act of giving an award to another colleague. Some people seemed to enjoy recognition and being singled out for their achievements. But the First Officer was suggesting that, as the award giver, he may get some enjoyment out of the experience. He wondered if the feeling would be similar watching the reaction of someone eating a dish that was specially prepared. Ultimately, he would take the Commander’s advice and try to make the most of it.
“I will keep that in mind, ma'am,” Niels responded.
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"It gives me great pleasure in rewarding you for the effort you put in on the last mission, the Starfleet Commendation Medal. I feel this is really truly deserved for the work you carried out. I expect good things from you Mr Hoekstra."
“Thank you, sir,” Niels said softly as he accepted the box. “I will try not to let you down.”
Niels could feel his face flush slightly and he felt slightly uneasy. He wasn’t used to this sort of recognition for what he considered to be normal work. However, he was glad that it wasn’t taking place in front of the entire crew. Commander Velaul offered her congratulations and then, as if reading his mind, addressed his nerves.
"I am aware that you don't work so hard for this recognition, but sometimes it comes with the territory."
“Yes, I suppose so,” Niels replied, “Thank you, ma’am.”
Captain Brooks reached for a second box. He explained that it contained an award for Lieutenant Thorn for her work on the Geronimo’s previous mission and the captain wanted Niels to award it to her. With a nod and a “Yes, sir,” Niels took the box.
Commander Velaul suggested that Niel take time with the moment and savor it. So far in his career, he hadn’t given much thought to the act of giving an award to another colleague. Some people seemed to enjoy recognition and being singled out for their achievements. But the First Officer was suggesting that, as the award giver, he may get some enjoyment out of the experience. He wondered if the feeling would be similar watching the reaction of someone eating a dish that was specially prepared. Ultimately, he would take the Commander’s advice and try to make the most of it.
“I will keep that in mind, ma'am,” Niels responded.
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