Black and Gold

Posted on Thu Dec 8th, 2016 @ 7:17pm by Captain Elijah Michaels

Mission: Smoke and Mirrors
Location: Captains Ready Room
Timeline: 09:45

Elijah skimmed through the after action report from the Away Mission, it was a shitstorm that could have ended in bloodshed. He took note of one particular section on the report.

"Lieutenant Kilbane, report to the Ready Room." Elijah said over the com.

Kevin was resting up in his office, his side was still a little sore and uncomfortable after what had happened just before the beam out. His COMM badge chirruped and the CO's voice came through telling him to report to the Ready Room. Gathering up a couple of Padds that had the information he'd downloaded whilst with the Captain, he tapped his badge and replied "At once Captain."

A few minutes later he arrived outside the Ready Room and pressed the button on the door.

"Come in." Elijah said as he heard the chime.

The doors opened and making his way inside, Kevin walked over to the CO's desk and stood as upright as he could and said "Lieutenant Kilbane reporting as asked Sir."

Elijah nodded. "Please have a Seat Lieutenant we have a lot to discuss." The Captain said motioning to the seat in front of him.

"Thank you Sir, that's much appreciated" Kevin replied, taking the offered seat gladly.

"Now first off, I have read the after action report from the Away Mission." Elijah said as he checked his Terminal. "You yourself performed extremely well in the evacuation."

"Thank you for saying so Sir, I tried my best to help the team as best I could" Kevin replied "I'd like to put on record how well the Security team did in taking out the battery, their resilience in carrying out their duty allowed us all to get home to the Victory in one piece" he finished.

Elijah nodded. "Understood." He scrolled through the information on his Terminal and then proceeded to lean back in his seat. "How are you finding Intelligence?"

Kevin was a little surprised by the question, but didn't let it show. "I find it worthwhile Sir, it has it's moments."

Elijah nodded. "Fair enough, I can see why it has its appeal." He examined his terminal. "Ive heard good reports from your Department as well."

"That's good to hear" Kevin replied, and a slight smile touched the corner of his mouth as he added "but I have to admit, down on the planet there, it was nice to be part of a Security team again, if only for a few minutes."

The Captain nodded. "I can imagine, that's part of the reason I called you here." He said with a glance towards Kevin. "With Commander Cuprum fully engaged as Executive Officer it only seems right to hand the position over full time."

"Absolutely Sir" Kevin replied "Would I be right in saying you're looking for me to help supply you with a list of suitable candidates for the position?"

Elijah shook his head. "Not quite, I would like to offer the job to you."

"Me!???" Kevin replied, pointing his finger at his chest and looking very surprised "I...I...I...Wow, I wasn't expecting that! I mean, please don't get me wrong Sir, I'm delighted absolutely cuck-a-hoop that you're putting your faith in me to step up to Chief of Security...and of course, I accept wholeheartedly. Thank you very much for this opportunity, I'll do my utmost to repay the faith you're placing in me."

"I'll put it in the Ships Log effective immidiately." Elijah commented to Kevin. "I expect you to switch to Gold right away and relocate to the Security Offices."

"Thank you Sir, and yes, I'll make the uniform switch immediately" Kevin relied. He paused for a moment then asked "Sir, would it be possible for CWO Karadis to transfer to Security as my Assistant Chief? She's been with me for a long time and I trust he implicitly and I believe she'll do a great job."

"I'll see what I can do." Elijah said to him. He looked over at Kilbane and then reached for something. "If you're going to be Security Chief then you will need this." He said as he slid him a single gold pip.

Kevin hadn't imagined things could get any better, Security being his first duty love, but now he blown away. The shiny gold pip lying there on the CO's desk was final confirmation that he was fulfilling his goals....that of becoming Chief of Security and knowing he'd done his duty to a high enough degree that he had earned a promotion.

"Thank you Sir, I'm very grateful, and kind of lost for words..." Kevin said, picking up the pip and smiling at Elijah.

Elijah smiled for a moment in acknowledgement of the Lieutenant. "Now, see to your new Department If you will Lieutenant?" Elijah looked to his Terminal. "Dismissed."

Kevin stood up and said "Yes Sir, right away. Thank you again for this opportunity Captain, I'll do my very best for you."

With that he turned and left the Ready Room and headed back to old office to clear his things up so he could take up his new post.