Dinara walked into ten forward Damn! I'm late she thought she walked over to the bar and ordered a drink. She turned around and saw Nige to the left of the room speaking with Beckett and Benson. She hurried over.
"Congratulations Nige" she said running up and giving him a kiss
"Thanks love" he replied. "Shall we get a seat?"
"I think there's some over here" replied Benson. The four went and sat at the table that Benson had pointed out and began to talk. "So what's it like wearing a red uniform now Nige?"
"Not that different to wearing a gold one" he responded. Bensons face sank as he didn't get the kind of response he wanted. The other three had a laugh about that. "Come on Bill, don't get all pissed off already. It feels good, I'm now the second most powerful person on the ship."
"And now I'll get your old post" joked Backett
"Hmm, Chief of security and Chief Tactical officer.... You sure you can handle that?" smiled Nige taking his drink.
"Well, if you can do it, anyone can" he joked.
"I'll speak to the Captain about it."
"Cheers Nige"
"So how are things going down in engineering Bill?" asked Dinara
"Pretty good, apart from a few problems we've been having with the port nacelle recently, everything has been routine."
"Evening lads" said Carter joining the group. "How is everyone?"
"Good" they responded
"Congratulations on the promotion Nige"
"Thanks a lot"
"Anyone for another drink?" asked Benson standing up, although he didn't make it and fell back down again.
"You're not gonna end up like you did on New Years eve are ya Bill" asked Beckett.
"No I'll be.... I'll be...." Benson put his hand to his mouth as his cheeks inflated and ran for the door.
"Boy he sure can't take his alcohol" commented Carter
"He'll be fine in the morning, just let him sleep it off" replied Nige