07-29-2024, 05:14 AM
Everything had been a blur since the return to the ship. Emily had been familiarizing herself with the ship, attempting to socialize and attending all her mandatory therapy sessions. The call to the briefing caught her off guard, and she'd spent most of it quietly at the table, taking everyone in. The mix of emotions was intense and the hair on the back of her neck was tingling.
Then she heard her name.
"Commander Coleman, Lieutenant Commander Mayfair, Lieutenant Commander Miller, Lieutenant Calleja, Lieutenant Harriman, JG Devereaux and Midshipman Star: I am pleased to present each one of you with the Gold Star, presented for actions above and beyond and bravery in the face of unspeakable odds."
Blinking and trying not to look too surprised, she cleared her throat. Taking the box that was slid towards her, she brushed her fingers over the top and glanced over it with a smile. Was she allowed to speak? Was it wise to speak? Emily just looked back down at the box and watched the others.
Then she heard her name.
"Commander Coleman, Lieutenant Commander Mayfair, Lieutenant Commander Miller, Lieutenant Calleja, Lieutenant Harriman, JG Devereaux and Midshipman Star: I am pleased to present each one of you with the Gold Star, presented for actions above and beyond and bravery in the face of unspeakable odds."
Blinking and trying not to look too surprised, she cleared her throat. Taking the box that was slid towards her, she brushed her fingers over the top and glanced over it with a smile. Was she allowed to speak? Was it wise to speak? Emily just looked back down at the box and watched the others.