*** Astrometrics * USS Chimera *** "Lieutenant...a moment please." It was plain to see that Oriana was more than keen to continue her work and Rangis words cut in before Oriana could issue any more orders to her team. "I came down here for another reason." Rangi explained to Oriana`s questioning expression. Petrel, who had returned to Oriana`s side also stood waiting to see what else the CMO wanted to say. Rangi glanced around the department and back at Oriana. "Perhaps all your team could spare a minute from their work?" she asked Oriana did`t know, what to think about doctor`s words. {She came here not for the report?} She could not think out, what it could be. Oriana looked around, six people were here now, because of the researching, who looked curiously now. She nodded: "Alright people, a break. Come here to hear what Commander Summers wants to say." The people came closer and a group formed around AXO and Oriana. Rangi faced Oriana and gave a small smile. "I'm here at Commander Guzmans request." she began " He has asked me to carry out a small task...and its one that I do gladly.Attention lieutenant." Oriana obeyed, but she thought the whole time, what doctor would say so officially. Maybe commander thought better of her promotion? Oriana thought about, why the Earthmen like the mysteries and she hoped, it will not last too long. Rangi reached into the shoulder bag she carried and fished out the small green velvet box.Raising her eyes to meet Oriana she said: "Its with great pleasure that I officially promote you to the rank of Lieutenant junior grade....." Rangi smiled at the Vulcans face which.. she was sure..showed surprise. "...along with all the rights and priviledges of that rank. Commander Guzman sends his thanks and congratulations to you....and I echo them." Oriana was more than bit suprprised. She took the box in her hand and she opened it, that noone can see her emotional reaction. "Thank you, ma'am. " was her single answer. "Congratulations Lieutenant." Rangi repeated and took a step back " And tell us...when will the celebration be?" "I am not sure, if it is seasonable, we have too much work and Vulcans stand on not at the celebrations ..." She would not say, she has not any experience with the celebrations. But then she saw all the faces who said: 'you must to prepare it, it is a tradition.' "What do you say wait by the time this situation will end and the away team will be back? " Applause broke out and Rangi noticed Petrels happy face as he beamed at Oriana. Oriana stood with emotionless face here only and she raised her eyebrow. Preferably she continued in the work full sail. *** End Log *** Ltjg Oriana CSciO USS Chimera & LtCmdr Summers CMO/AXO USS Chimera