He frowned at the DCinC's remark, then smiled to the officer and extended his hand.

Como Carpathia: Greetings, Lieutentant Waters. I hope you don't mind taking over Engineering with such short notice.

He continued to smile as he waited for Waters to respond.
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Commodore E.J. Carpathia
Commanding Officer, USS Infiniti
Division 1 Commander, Gamma Fleet

Zac extended his hand, and shook his new commanding officer's.

Lt. Waters: Just proud to be here sir, though I hope you don't take my truffles... I'm rather partial to them.

Zac smiled, trying to create some sort of dialogue, hoping his new CO wasn't extremely formal. He waited for a response.
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Lt. Commander Zachariah Waters
Chief Engineering Officer, USS Oriskany

E.J. laughed as they shook hands and responded in a candid manner.

Como Carpathia: Not to worry, Lieutenant. I know my boundaries. Your desserts are safe.

He smiled as he continued.

Como Carpathia: Have yourself a great time here and meet the crew, and I'll see you on the ship.

He patted him on the shoulder and sat back down to finish his dessert.
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Commodore E.J. Carpathia
Commanding Officer, USS Infiniti
Division 1 Commander, Gamma Fleet

Zac nodded.

Lt. Waters: I'll do that. That is, if I can find them.

He smiled and made his way off towards the many officers, hoping to find an engineer, or two.
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Lt. Commander Zachariah Waters
Chief Engineering Officer, USS Oriskany

As Bath'Ney walked through the officers and crew of Infiniti, being congratulated by them as well, he noticed Ensign Panettiere at the CO's table being congratulated by people too. He walked over to do the same.

Major Bath'Ney: That dress uniform looks good on you, Ensign. How does it feel?

He waits for the Yeoman to respond.

He smiled at the large Klingon officer and replied.

Ens Panettiere: It feels good, Mr. Bath'Ney. How does that Major insignia feel on you?

He smiled and waited for his reply.
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Lieutenant Jansen R. Panettiere
Yeoman, USS Infiniti

Bath'Ney nooded at the Ensign as he responded.

Major Bath'Ney: It makes me feel the honor run though my Klingon veins and gives me a sence of knowing I've reached another milestone in my career.

He stood there proudly in his dress uniform, displaying his medal and sash with the emblem of the House of Martok upon it.

He was happy to hear that the promotion made Bath'Ney feel good. He wondered if his family was with him here tonight.

Ens Panettiere: That is really cool, Mr. Bath'Ney. Is your family here tonight?

He waited for the response.
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Lieutenant Jansen R. Panettiere
Yeoman, USS Infiniti

He looked at the young Ensign as he responded.

Major Bath?Ney: No Ensign, they're in the guest family quarters because Dest?Ney could not stay awake for the whole ceremony and I didn?t want her telling strangers they're funky.

He stood and awaited his response.

He laughed and replied.

Ens Panettiere: Yeah, that wouldn't be good. I would ask you to join me since everyone at this table is in here socializing somewhere. But I bet you want to do that too, so I won't keep you.

He sat there and continued moving his fork around on his dessert plate.
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Lieutenant Jansen R. Panettiere
Yeoman, USS Infiniti