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Post by Jaimie Kirk on Feb 22, 2006 21:20:51 GMT -5
Walking with Noriye down the carpeted aisle to where the press and crowds of people were gathered, I smiled.
"Nervous Noriye?" I ask quietly.
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Post by Kira Noriye on Feb 22, 2006 21:30:09 GMT -5
*Noriye smiles a bit.*
"Me?.....Yeah, a little. *chuckles* How about you?"
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Post by Jaimie Kirk on Feb 22, 2006 21:34:14 GMT -5
"Just a bit." I reply, then lean forward and whisper. "Did they give Zack some offical....state of the Federation Boxers?" I ask consiritorially.
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Post by Kira Noriye on Feb 22, 2006 21:39:46 GMT -5
*Noriye can't help but laugh.*
"Jaimie! This isn't the time or place to discuss that. *smiles wickedly* but yeah, they did. Kinda like a...right of passage."
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Post by Jaimie Kirk on Feb 22, 2006 21:52:10 GMT -5
With yet another wicked smile, knowing this would be her last chance, Jaimie says in an almost inaudible whisper, "Yeah, and Jim couldn't wait to try his own. That symbol just happened to be located....um...shall we say over USS JIM KIKR?" I said with an evil grin, wondering if Noriye would blush
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Post by Allison Kirk on Feb 22, 2006 21:53:42 GMT -5
OOC: OMG, JAIMIE! ROFLMAO
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Post by Kira Noriye on Feb 22, 2006 21:57:19 GMT -5
*Noriye shakes her head. A slight blush comes to her cheeks. She isn't able to respond though, for the ceremony starts.*
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Post by Jaimie Kirk on Feb 22, 2006 22:01:32 GMT -5
Wiping the smirk off my face, I turn to face the Judge that would induct Noriye and I into our offices. I looked out to the crowd and smiled, then looked to my right and left where Jim , Ally, and Hannah were standing. The judge turned to me and spoke first.
"Madam President Elect, please raise your right hand and repeat after me."
With a nod I do so, then wait for him to start.
JUDGE: I Jaimie Kirk, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United Federation of Planets against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.
JAIMIE:I Jaimie Kirk, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United Federation of Planets against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.
JUDGE: Thankyou Madam President, may your term be free of incident.
Then the Judge turns to Noriye.
JUDGE: Madam Vice President, please repeat after me....
I Kira Noriye, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United Federation of Planets against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.
TAG!
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Post by Ambassador John Clark on Feb 22, 2006 22:32:26 GMT -5
*happened to always be in the audiance watching*
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Post by Kira Noriye on Feb 22, 2006 23:28:36 GMT -5
*Noriye repeated the words confidently.*
"I Kira Noriye, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United Federation of Planets against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God."
Judge: Thank you Madam Vice President.
Noriye took a deep breath and smiled. She looked out into the audience, where her family stood near the stage. They were all smiling proudly. Her mom, Fleet Admiral Kira Nerys lovingly squeezes her husband’s arm. Captain Odo of DS9 grins at his spouse, wiping away a few tears.
Noriye looks down the line and sees her husband Zach, standing by with their three children. Zach is dressed up in his First Minister’s robes, the long silvery chain of his earring gleaming brilliantly in the light. He grins up at his wife and wraps his arms around their daughter. Sennah stood erect but smiled. She was the typical Starfleet ensign, with an all-business like countenance. She wore her golden uniform proudly—it bore the color of a security officer.
Finally, Noriye beheld her two sons. They stood like bookends on either side of their father and sister—appropriately so, cause they were complete opposites of each other. Galen—her oldest boy and Sennah’s twin—was clean cut and laid back (perhaps a little too laid back). He had just graduated from college on Earth and was currently looking for a niche.
Her other son, Arman, was closed and dismal (or at least he pretended to be). Wearing all black and sporting spiked hair, he had the appearance of a punk rocker from the late 20th century Earth. Arman was Noriye’s rebel child. Although she couldn’t understand him half the time, she was proud of his talents as a musician. She hoped that he would one day reach his potential and leave this gloomy phase behind.
Noriye starts when she realizes that the judge is addressing her—probably for the second or third time.
Judge: Madam Vice President?
Noriye: Huh? *shakes her head* I’m sorry…what?
Judge: I said may your term be free of incident. *smiles* We are finished. Congratulations.
Noriye: Oh…*nods* of course. Thank you.
*She glances at Jaimie and once again blushes.*
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Post by Jaimie Kirk on Feb 22, 2006 23:37:22 GMT -5
With a smile of support for Noriye, I look up as the Judge turns to the crowd.
JUDGE: I now present to you, the Federations new President and Vice President; Jaimie Kirk and Kira Noriye.
As he stepped aside, Noriye and I both stepped forward and waved out towards the crowds. Adjusting the microphone I began to speak.
"Today begins the birth of a new era for the Federation. Never before has a former Starfleet Officer held this important seat, but I do solmnely promise you this, I will give the same dilligence and caring to my work as the Federation President as I did to the USS ENTERPRISE. May your journey's be safe, God bless you all." I say, then step back.
JUDGE: There will be a presidential ball later this evening, all are free to attend.
Then he steps back and we all wait to see if Noriye will say a few words.
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Post by Hannah Kirk on Feb 22, 2006 23:53:36 GMT -5
Hannah sits quietly and perks up immediately at the mention of a ball.
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Post by Kira Noriye on Feb 23, 2006 0:32:50 GMT -5
*Noriye steps up to the microphone, looking a bit nervous.*
"Thank you everyone. I am sincerely honored to be here today, speaking as your new vice president. Like President Kirk, I also represent a first for the Federation. Aside from my heritage--which is, in itself, unique--I am the youngest person to ever be sworrn in as vice president. It's thrilling. I'd like to thank everyone again, and promise a most fulfilling term."
*She smiles and steps back.*
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Post by Jaimie Kirk on Feb 23, 2006 0:38:57 GMT -5
As the ceremony comes to an end, Noriye, I, and our respective families leave the immediate area.
"Well Noryie, it's begun. Are you ready?" I say, then notice an ambassador approaching.
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Post by Kira Noriye on Feb 23, 2006 0:42:56 GMT -5
*Grins* "Is the Pope Catholic?"
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