Counselor Elbrun gracefully stepped into the Banquet Hall and noticed how beautifully it was decorated for tonight's event. She was able to empathically detect all of the feelings of jubilation among the officers, crew and their families that were gathered here to attend the festivities. Even if she was not a Betazoid, the looks of happiness and togetherness on everyone's face would show they were all having a good time. Kestra found her way over to Infiniti's table and greeted everyone sitting there.

Lt. Elbrun: Good evening everybody, it's good to see everyone here in such high spirits. Especially after all that has happened in Sector Epsilon. I'm very happy we could all get together and celebrate what we've overcome.

The Lieutenant poured herself some champagne and drank half of her glass before she realized it wasn't synthehol! She looked at the label on the bottle and saw that it was Chȃteau Picard 2387, the authentic vintage alcoholic beverage! She was quite surprised and could sense by the reactions of the officers seated around the table, they were amused at her revelation of the champagne being the real deal. Kestra would definitely being drinking in much smaller quantities for the rest of the evening.
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Lt. Commander Kestra Elbrun
Counselor, USS Infiniti

The Chief Science Officer of Infiniti entered the Banquet Hall and immediately noticed the bottles of champagne being delivered to all of the tables. Since he was a member of Como Carpathia's Senior Staff, Michael quickly went for the table where his CO was sitting along with Cmdr Calzada, LtCmdr Delgado, Dr. Sarrlak, Counselor Elbrun and 1Lt. Lopez. He greeted them all with his usual friendly smile.

Lt. Joffee: Hey all, I finally get to rub elbows with the Senior Staff again! Last mission I was down in the Science Lab while my assistant, Ensign DeGrazzio, manned the Science Station on the Bridge. It's good to see you all again! Sorry I've been away for so long, but from what I read in the Science report, Jayden did a great job up there.

The Lieutenant poured himself some of the extremely expensive vintage champagne and drank some before he continued.

Lt. Joffee: This really is good stuff! Kudos to Admiral Arayuss for hooking all of us up with what I heard is the best vintage year of champagne to come out of France in a very long time!

Michael sat there smiling at everyone seated around him, feeling so very happy to finally be among the Senior Staff again. While on their mission to Sector Epsilon, the Lieutenant had to remain below decks to run the Science Department's sensor palettes so they could get all the empirical data on the Deltaurans so they could be studied when they returned to SB34. Now that the task was complete, he would be available to man a Bridge station again.
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Lt. Commander Michael L. Joffee
Chief Science Officer, USS Sutherland

Jared came into the Hall and noticed Infiniti's Senior Staff table right away with most of the officers already there with the CO and XO. He made his way up to the table and greeted everyone as he took his seat among them all.

Lt. D'Shoua: Hey Everybody, I'm glad to be sitting with all of you tonight. This should be quite a celebration, I know I'm looking forward to it.

The Chief Sec/Tac Officer reached for the bottle of Chȃteau Picard and poured some for himself, but didn't drink any yet. The Lieutenant decided to wait until the gala started before he would get plastered on the private collection of champagne Adm Arayuss supplied tonight. Not that it was his intention to become drunk, it just tended to happen when he drank such a delicious vintage of an exquisite beverage.
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Lt. Commander Jared D'Shoua
Chief Security/Tactical Officer, USS Infiniti

William entered the Banquet Hall and looked for Infiniti's table, which he spotted in a few moments after he saw Como Carpathia, and sitting with him was Cmdr Calzada, LtCmdr Delgado, Dr. Sarrlak, Lt. D'Shoua, Lt. Joffee, Counselor Elbrun and 1Lt. Lopez. Since they still didn't have a Chief Engineer there was no one seated at the table to represent the Engineering Department. When the Chief Operations Officer arrived at the table, he took a seat and smiled to everybody sitting there and greeted them warmly.

Lt. Trylon: Good evening everyone! I am glad we're all together again in a setting for great celebration and for a great victory over the Deltauran threat this galaxy has ever know since the Borg. It's a shame Captains Adonis and Reich could only be here in spirit, I know they're severely missed by all who knew them.

The Ops Officer poured himself a glass of champagne and took a slow drink. He never met either Capt Adonis or Capt Reich, but at a time like this he wished he had. Both Commanding Officers were good men and admired by the crews that served under them. William wasn't sure how he would be reacting if he lost Como Carpathia, or any other friend he had aboard Infiniti. This was the only ship in Gamma Fleet that was without the loss of any of it's crew members. There but for the grace of God, goes Infiniti...and beyond.
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Lt. Commander William T. Trylon, III
Chief Operations Officer, USS Infiniti

E.J. was pleased that his entire Senior Staff was now in attendance, minus a Chief Engineer that was still yet to be assigned. He looked around the Banquet Hall for Ens Liebowitz and didn't see him anywhere, but he did spot Cwma Florenté sitting with the other enlisted personnel that served aboard Infiniti. When the Crewman's eyes made contact with the Commodore's, the CO motioned him over to the table. When the young Chief Engineer's Mate quickly approached, E.J. indicated for the young man to take the remaining empty seat.

Como Carpathia: Have a seat, Jamie. You'll be our representative for the Engineering Department tonight. You are more than welcome here, Crewman.

The CO looked around the table to see if anyone gave a look of protest, which came to no surprise there was not a single one. The Commodore took an empty glass and poured a little champagne in there for the Crewman Apprentice and placed it before him, with a smile. Now E.J. felt like he had all his senior departments represented at Infiniti's table.
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Commodore E.J. Carpathia
Commanding Officer, USS Infiniti
Division 1 Commander, Gamma Fleet

Jamie was very proud to sit at the table with the Senior Staff and enjoy some champagne with them. He had no idea where Ens Liebowitz was, but he sure missed out by not showing up for the celebration on time. The Crewman Apprentice always wished to be a Chief Engineer someday, and tonight he was going to get to sit in as one. If only it would last...

Cmna Florenté: Thank you for inviting me to your table, Commodore. I'm so very proud to be here with all of you.

The Chief Engineer's Mate had a big smile on his face as he looked around at the other officers seated at the table with him. Jamie hoped he was going to enjoy the evening when he first entered the Banquet Hall, but now he knew for sure that he was going to seated here with all these fine folks.
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Chief Petty Officer Jamie J. Florenté
Chief Engineering Officer, USS Infiniti

Being at the next table, Lewis was able to hear that Cmna Florente was invited over to sit with Infiniti's Senior Staff as their representative for the Engineering Department. The Chief was impressed that Como Carpathia was so willing to include an enlisted Chief Engineer's Mate as a member of his staff. He remembered working with the Crewman Apprentice when he was temporarily Chief Engineer of Infiniti while being transported to Sector Epsilon where he was able to take over as the Chief Engineer of Oriskany. When the young Engineer's Mate looked his way, Lewis leaned over and whispered to the lad.

Lt. Commander Little: It's you little guys that keep the ships running and all us Engineers that keep the officers happy.

The Chief reached over and patted the young Crewman Apprentice on his shoulder. He was proud of Jamie and looked forward to serving with him again sometime. The kid really had a future in Engineering, there was no doubt about that. It really was a shame they weren't serving aboard the same ship as they were for a short time on Infiniti. For the small amount of time they shared Main Engineering on the Intrepid Class vessel, he grew quite fond of Cmna Florente.
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Mr. McCloud

Ajay entered the Banquet Hall with his wife and young son and escorted them to a table where the families of Oriskany's crew were seated. The Lieutenant hugged and kissed his wife, Heather before planting a kiss on the forehead of his son, Jaan.

Lt. Centares: I'll see you guys soon. Love you!

The Flight Control Officer took his leave from his family and walked over to Oriskany's Senior Staff table where he was surprised to see Adm Arayuss seated with them. He did command the ship during the last leg of their encounter with the Deltaurans, so it did seem fitting for the Admiral to sit among them. Ajay greeted everyone as he took a seat, after pouring himself some of the legendary champagne.

Lt. Centares: Good evening everyone! Hello Admiral, good to have you joining us tonight.

The Lieutenant smiled to everybody seated around the table before taking a drink of the champagne he had only read reviews about. He was very impressed with the flavor and could see why so many champagne connoisseurs raved about it being one of the best of the 24th Century. Ajay took another sip of the bubbly substance as he looked back towards his family and gave them a friendly wave.
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Lt. Commander Ajay K. Centares
Chief Flight Control Officer, USS Oriskany

Peter walked into the celebration area at a quick pace and found his table. Seated there was Adm Arayuss, Cmdr Kee, Dr. Jovic, LtCmdr Little, Lt. Boffi and Lt. Centares, all of whom he was happy to see in a happier surrounding than they were in the ICU earlier. The Lieutenant greeted everyone sitting there with a cheerful hello.

Lt. Graham: Hello Admiral, Commander, Doctor, Chief, Michaelangelo, Ajay! I hope you're all doing well tonight and looking forward to having a good time. I know I am!

The Chief Sec/Tac Officer went to fill his glass with champagne and came to the horrific revelation the bottle was empty! Peter quickly waived down a member of the wait staff and they brought a new bottle of Chateau Picard 2387 for everyone to share. The Lieutenant got his glass filled by the waiter and then raised it.

Lt. Graham: Cheers!

Peter took a drink and marveled at the flavor! He was very happy to have the opportunity to share some of this high quality champagne with everyone seated at the Oriskany Senior Staff's table in the Banquet Hall. By the look of the room, he could tell they would be starting soon. There were just a few empty seats left.
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Lt. Commander Peter Graham
Chief Security/Tactical Officer, USS Oriskany

The slender red-head gracefully entered the eloquently decorated Banquet Hall and found her table with ease, seeing that Adm Arayuss was sitting there among Oriskany's Senior Staff. The Admiral was very easy to spot, looking like a blond Romulan child of about twelve years old, in his dress white uniform. She made her way to the table and introduced herself to the group.

Lt. Commander Arrayah: Greetings everybody, I am Lieutenant Commander Arrayah, you're ship's Counselor. I hope everyone is having a good time tonight. I look forward to getting to know all of you through our work together. If anyone needs somebody to talk to about the loss of Captain Adonis, I am readily available.

When the waiter came to the table she ordered an Rekarri Starburst with a smile as she took her seat and waited on her drink to be delivered. When it arrived, Arrayah took a sip and enjoyed the flavor of her the beverage she had come to enjoy at festive gatherings. The Counselor continued smiling at all that were seated around the table. From what she could sense about her surroundings, working with this group would be quite rewarding.
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Lt. Commander Arrayah
Counselor, USS Oriskany