<USS Avalon> Briefing Before Shoreleave

Briefing Before Shoreleave
by Captain Keith Ketchum and Senior Lieutenant Anthony Manson

Sitting in his ready room, Ketchum was working on reports for Command.  
Reaching over to touch the comm, "Mr. Manson, please report to my ready room." 

He had gotten his small belongings together in a bag, ready for shoreleave. 
Maybe he was wrong as he tapped his combadge, "on my way, Captain." Taking his 
bag from the table, he made his way one deck up. Arriving quickly he found 
himself standing in front of Ketchum's doors.

The chime rang, "Come in", the door opened.  "Ah, Mr. Manson, do come in.  
Put your bag anywhere, and take a seat."

 Anthony nodded, putting the bag down on the same couch he was sitting on. He 
looked at the Captain, who made no move yet from his desk. 

Standing, he walked over, "I just had a couple things before you left for 
shoreleave."  He paused, "Hopefully every department filed requests with you 
for 
parts replacement.  Also, I would ask that if need be, you will be available 
if Command requires you for testimony."

Anthony looked up, understanding that he was still not out of trouble for 
stunning a Rydyn Delegate, "I understand, sir. And all departments have placed 
their request. Im having the Information Officer get it to the starbase and 
then 
getting the cargo checked of from the lists."

"Good, thank you."  Keith turned back towards the desk, "There is one more 
thing, Mr. Manson."  He picked up one of the boxes sitting there.  "I suppose 
you'll need this, also, especially if you are required to testify."  He handed 
the box over.

He got up, taking the box from Ketchum. Opening it he saw a pip, black, but a 
pip nevertheless. He frowned, "a promotion, sir?" He chuckled but quickly 
stopped, "sorry sir, but.. I didn't think a promotion I is what I would be 
getting after.. that Rydyn incident."

"I know that with recent developments, some might believe that this is a 
little premature, but I feel that you are have proven yourself, and are an 
asset 
to the Avalon team.  Congratulations.  And I'm sure everything will be fine 
after any inquiry."

Anthony smiled, "thank you sir." He closed the box and took his bag, placing 
his new pip into the bag. He wasn't in uniform, and would've placed the pip on 
if he was. "Thank you again. Is there anything else before I leave?" 

"No, that should be all, Mr. Manson. Dismissed.  Congratulations again, 
Lieutenant Commander."

Nodding with a smile on his face, he turned and left. 

Now to finish up the reports for command, Keith returned to his desk.

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