OOC: This thread begins the morning after Eucharis docked, therefore all the survivors have been handed off and ship repairs are underway. The crew has just had a nice breakfast and has been ordered to formation in one of the station's cargo areas in their service dress uniforms and hats. There is a band there...

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"Eucharis! ATTEN-TION!" Hanako ordered in a loud voice.

Once everyone was standing straight with their hands at their sides, Hanako said, "Please pause for the the National Anthem." At that point, the band started playing, and singing for them:



"At ease. Blueberry, post!"

Blueberry went to the front of the formation and began to read a proclamation from a fancy piece of paper:

"January YE 33. Star Army First Expeditionary Fleet, YSS Eucharis, NG-X1-Four Zero Eight. On this day it brings me great pleasure to reward the continuing service of my dedicated crew through these dangerous and uncertain times. The trust the Star Army and I place in their valor, loyalty, and professional excellence continues to to be proven and I hope that they continue their path of growth in skill and character. In view of these qualities and demonstrated, battle-tested leadership I am promoting them as follows...

Jalen Sune, from Shoi to Chui

Nayacesen Takeyu, from Nitô Heisho to Jôtô Heisho

Kumiko Endoh, from Nitô Heisho to Ittô Heisho

Mikael Harris, from Nitô Hei to Ittô Hei

Michael Papadapolous, from Santô Hei to Nitô Hei

Inoue Kiko, from Santô Hei to Nitô Hei

Additionally, all Eucharis crewmen are hereby issued the following awards:

The Service Award, for YSS Eucharis Mission 11.

The Exploration Award, for exploring HX-5.

The War Medal, for the Second Mishhuvurthyar War.

To recommend yourself or another crew member for additional medals or awards, please post a report includinig the deeds meriting the award in your orders file," Blueberry noted. "Signed, Ketsurui Hanako, Commander, YSS Eucharis."

"Recover," Hanako told Blueberry before turning back to the group. "Before I release you, I have two more announcements. Konoka Miyazawa will be transferring off the Eucharis and Ittô Heisho Takeda Junko will be returning to the crew. Please give both of them your best when you get a chance. Eucharis! ATTEN-TION! Fall out!"

Sune stood proudly with his crew mates. Because these were the people that he shared a common bond. They had fought, bled, and in some cases died serving aboard the Eucharis. He was surprised at hearing that he was once again being promoted.

Once the ceremony was over, he had a specific goal that he could attend to. He crossed over to Takeyu, "Congratulations on your promotion, Nayacesen Takeyu-Jôtô Heisho. I was wondering if you have had an opportunity to meet with your sister yet?"

Yaichiro gave an inward sigh...medals? This wasn't the time for medals. The Eucharis' command staff had more important things to worry about. Yaichiro decided to prepare a report...the last mission may not have formally been evidence, but to him it was all the evidence necessary...the time for observing was concluded.

Unsure of how to circumvent any 1st XF or SAINT infiltration, he had two main options available to him. Go through the 2nd Expeditionary Fleet or somehow jump the chain of command to Taisho Yui via Hanako. Yaichiro's mind started to compile a report, but he was too afraid to transmit such a thing through proper channels unless he had to. He'd have to make a hard copy.

At least the intelligence failure didn't seem to be coming from Sanctuary through Nishitama; from what he, BAD Office, and the local authorities could tell. However, when he recalled the escape pods which they were unable to retrieve and left at the mercy of the NMX fleet, there was little comfort in that fact.

Takeyu stood formally for a few, before relaxing a bit. He was still tired and a bit worn out after the mission and the nights dealings, but after this morning’s event, it raised his spirits quite a bit.

When he was about leave, he heard Sune congratulate him. "Thank you sir and congratulations on your promotion as well," he smiled but then heard Sune's next question.

He rubbed his chin for a few then said. "I haven't to be honest, with the way things were yesterday I wasn't able to get away. No excuse I know. I am, however, looking forward to seeing her again. Considering how long it's been, two years...." he shook his head in disbelief. Takeyu still couldn’t believe that two years had gone by since the attack on his family, "Though I’m certain Layven is excited,” with that a pleasant smile crossed his face.

“When do you think I can see her again Chui?” he asked, his tone serious yet calm.

Chiharu Star Fortress
"There is no reason you can not see her now. I treated her wounds yesterday, and she was not one of those who got infected by the parasites. I was planning on going to the medical center to check in on her myself, so if you like we can go there together. I am sure the medical personnel are taking good care of her, but I did tell her I would check in on her. And having her brother show visit is probably the best medicine she could have right now." He said with a grin.


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YSS Yamato

Sorano woke up in her quarters aboard the Flagship and performed her morning stretching exercises. They were her way to clear the cobwebs and get ready for the day. She stripped out of her sleep wear and went into her bathroom to shower. After toweling off she exited the bathroom and put on the clean uniform that she had laid out the night before. After checking her appearance in the full length mirror, she picked up her Isolated Computer Pad. She stepped out and made her way to her office, she checked her terminal. There was nothing that needed her immediate attention.

She rose and stepped out of her office in to her Aide's. "Onikisu-Shosa, please see to it that my bags are brought down to the shuttle that I will going over to the Chiharu on. I am heading down to the bridge to speak with Ikeda-Taisa before I head over."

Junko looked around awkwardly as the crew broke from formation. She felt a little weird about coming back from the Vesper, especially with the Eucharis having been through the ringer, again, without her. Shuffling generally along with the others, she fiddled with her new service dress cap. The transfer back to the Eucharis had been rather abrupt and she was still worried her ribbon wasn't on perfectly straight. Dismissing her unnecessary concerns with a grimace, she worked her way over to the Taisa.

“Ma'am,” she said in greeting while inclining her head in a polite bow. “I'm glad to be back with the Eucharis and under you, ma'am.”

Chiharu Star Fortress

Takeyu nodded approvingly, he had hoped that would be the case. "When do you plan on heading down there if I may ask?"

While waiting for a reply, he started working on an after action report, detailing everything that had gone on from the moment they had arrived in system, to the ground operation, and then afterwords.

Michael smiled as the crew was dismissed, yawning and stretching his arms out. As the crew dispersed to go their separate ways, he found himself attempt to catch up to Jôtô Hei Lime. Jumping in front of the Sprite, Michael bowed to her, then stood upright, with a blush.

"Jôtô Hei Lime, Ma'am. While I understand that your everyday duties onboard the Eucharis involve cooking, I would like to enlist your co-operation in, well." Michael's blush spread, and grew deeper. "I would like for you to assist me gathering ingredients to, uhm, cook some Elysian dishes that I believe the crew would like."

Manabu stood in rigid formation, immaculate in his service dress and proud with almost absurd sincerity. No one in the Star Army was exactly a stranger to the pomp of ceremony, but it was different to be standing with a crew you called yourself a part of from a ship you called your home: proud of your ship, your mates, even yourself.

With the crew dismissed, Manabu then took the time to reflect on the recent events. Things almost seemed anti-climactic: they had reached the Star Fortress, successfully helped the survivors the disembark and be processed safely (which Manabu considered a personal failure, having only discerned few details the night before and none of them of even little importance), and... here they were. Considering it further, it was of course ludicrous taking into account the fact that they all nearly died planetside and the ship was in need of dire repairs. Maybe he just needed some kind of catharsis. More than that, he needed his hand properly looked after.

With the bandaged, tightly wrapped appendage at the small of his back, he gestured with the left as he stepped among the dispersed crew. With a smile, he offered his genuine congratulations to his mates for their commendations and promotions before making up his mind to head for the medical center.

Chiharu SF - Cargo Area

"Well, I figure there is no time like the present. I am sure she is looking forward to getting out of the medical center, and well you have some good news to share with her. Along with some time to catch up on." Sune replied.

He looked at his communicator that he had downloaded the instructions, "Shall we?"