-= Mess Hall - Winter Ball =- Gaalen entered the room. The music was down and all the attention was turned to the ACO, he seemed to be giving a speach of somesort. He noticed the pie waiting on the bar, he was what was coming, a lingering taste of his previous desert reminding him of the consequences of promotion. He smiled. He walked over to a waiter and grabbed one of the four champagne flutes he was carrying on his tray. Glass in hand he moved closer to raise his glass to the promotion that was happening. So far so good, nobody had noticed him come in, which was good. He'd wanted to talk with Xenai a bit, catch up on old times, but she seemed to be busy with some guy, He knew that guy would not make the cut, so he waited. He also wanted to get the doctors attention, he wanted to be double checked, but not tonight, he was sure it could wait for a day or two or three. The itch in his neck brought him back to the party, as he scratched and pulled on his collar to loosen it a little, he looked at the decorations and room arrangements. It was well done, he liked the decoration but it sounded like it would go with music that would be... not his type. He sighed a bit and sipped his flute, tasting the champagne. It thingled his tongue and he took a second sip, not wanting to down the glass in one mouthfull. He had to keep up with the appearances of a Starfleet Officer. He moved to get a clear view of the soon to be flying pie. As it crashed in the Amo's face, everyone cheered and launghed and the music was back on. Everyone, Gaalen included , applauded the newly promoted and pied lieutenant. As everyone rejoyced, Gaalen moved to Xenai's location, hoping to get her attention. Actually his antenae would speak for himself. Ltjg Gaalen Idrani Deputy Chief Engineer USS Chimera __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail