<USS Avalon> "Retirements and Promotions"

"Retirements and Promotions"
Admiral Valdez, Admiral Ketchum and Captain Skyler

Now that Keith and Skyler were alone on the bridge of their large vessel, Keith 
turned to her, "Skyler, just one more thing before we start on our walk 
through, Admiral Valdez wanted to see us, even if it were by comm, once we got 
to the ship.  Not sure why though, I only left her office to come here, not 
long ago."
 
"You have no idea what she wants to talk to both of us about? You usually know 
everything. Are you slipping or what? I can understand her wanting to see you, 
but what could she possibly want with me? I suppose we will find out soon 
enough."
 
Following Keith's lead, Skyler headed to her own ready room, which just happen 
to be on the other side of the bridge. Rather convient she thought.
 
Tapping the comm, Admiral Valdez appeared on the viewscreen.  "Ah, it's good to 
see the two of you together.  On your respective ready room desks, you will 
find your final gift from me.  For as of 23:59 hours today, I am retiring from 
service.  So, be it known, that I hereby promote Keith Ketchum to the rank of 
Admiral, by orders of Starfleet Command, approved by the Council.  You, Keith, 
will be taking over my duties, but still retain command of the Avalon."
 
"Thank you, Admiral, good luck on the retirement."
 
Juanita's eyes looked towards Skyler, "And you, I know how your service towards 
Keith has been, and that even though you have turned down all six commands that 
were sent your way for your own ship.  I don't see any other course of action 
then to let you remain on the Avalon, provided Keith doesn't kick you off, but 
you will have the rank of Captain and still be the Executive Officer.
 
Keith looked at Skyler, "Six?"
 
Skyler was a little flabbergasted for two reasons. She hadn't realized she had 
turned down six chances for her own command and she was being promoted to 
Captain.
 
Looking at Keith, Skyler smirked, "What are you looking out? Someone had to 
stick around to watch your back."
 
Turning back to look at the screen Skyler looked at Admiral Valdez. "Admiral, I 
don't know what to say. This promotion comes as a complete surprise. I am 
honored and I thank you. I will do my best to support Admiral Ketchum as his 
XO. Besides I don't think he will kick me off, he hasn't so far. Again, Thank 
You for the promotion and enjoy your retirement."
 
"Ketchum, try to keep this Avalon longer than rest", she smiled, "Admiral 
Valdez, out."
 
"Well, shall we go off to explore our new ship?"

With a smirk Skyler grinned, "After you Admiral!"

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