Under-Commander Bridmorgan, report!

[F Horn of Valere]

Horn stands before the fully-assembled Band, dressed in his full regalia. With a wink to Nikon, standing beside him, Horn bellows out:

 

Under-Commander Bridmorgan, please step forward!

[Thane Vakarian]

*grabs a chair, some popcorn, sits back and looks forward to what is about to happen*

 

*offers popcorn to next person to post*

[Hayl3y]

Thanks *grins*

 

*sits more comfortably*

[Nikonis]

** Nikon, dressed in his newly pressed uniform and wearing his new XO pin, stood next to Horn and watched as a confused Bridmorgan slowly approached the stage. **

[BridMorgan]

*eyes her MG and new XO with suspicion.  Brid grabs some popcorn as she walks by Thane and Chae*

 

You called? 

 

*waits a little uneasily*

[Tyler Glembo]

OOOh!  Popcorn!

 

*grabs a handful from Thane*

[F Horn of Valere]

Acknowledging the Under-Commander's presence, Horn directs her to turn and face the members of the Band.

 

Members of the Band of the Red Hand, it has come to my attention that, for well over a year, the soldier before you has gone above and beyond the call of duty. In addition to doing her prescribed duties as Under-Commander--a time consuming job on its own--Under-Commander Bridmorgan practiced endless selfless sacrifice as she spent numerous untold hours devoted to not just helping the Band in its day-to-day activities, but also in devotion to making the Band a better place to be. When others around her wavered, she stepped up to the plate, whether filling in for other staff on extended leave, or encouraging other staff to always aim higher, to produce the best quality product for this organization.

 

Under-Commander Bridmorgan, to be blunt, the Band would not be half of what it is today with your dedication and devotion. For long stretches of time, you have held a pivotal role in maintaining the Band's very existence. Anyone who calls the Band "home" owes you a debt of gratitude. While there is little we can do to repay our debt, I can at least offer you this token of gratitude for the fine and essential work you have done.

 

Horn motions over to the side, and Tom Hiddleston comes out holding a shiny medal, which he hands to Horn, but not before waving and giving Bridmorgan a friendly wink. Horn fastens the medal's ribbon around the Under-Commander's neck.

 

Under-Commander Bridmorgan, I hereby award you with the Marshal-General's Cross of Distinction, the highest award from our organization. If anyone has earned it, it is you!

 

 

Thank you for everything you do!

[BridMorgan]

Brid's mouth drops open, although not sure which one has her speechless.  Tom or the medal she never expected.     Waving at Tom and trying not to scream and attack him, Brid turns to her Hero and foregoes formatlity and huggles him a bit. 

 

Thank you so much, I never expected this.  I left the Band once, but when I came back was welcomed with open arms by both those I knew before and those that I hadn't even met.  This place is so much a part of me and my life that everything I've done is because it's my "home".  It was trying at times, I will admit it, but well worth it.  I really don't know what to say.  (Yes, I know, Brid speechless?)  All I can say is thank you so much, and I would do it all over again, even without the medal.  Every member of the Band is important to me, and I will continue to serve the Band in any way needed.  

 

I do have to say, this medal means even more to me because you are the MG bestowing it upon me.  We've known each other a very long time and you are my Hero, and even more, my friend. 

 

*Brid wipes her eyes quickly*  What?  Tom and the medal are so shiny the brightness made my eyes water.

 

Oh, and Nikon, you're not getting away so easily.  *grabs Nikon and gives him a big bear hug*  Thank you!

[Nikonis]

Pats Brid on the back, you deserve it!

I think that reporter is moving in on your prize bearer...

[BridMorgan]

*clears throat and remembers to not hug Nikon in the future* sorry bout that

 

No one moves in on what is mine! *stalks and cackles*

[F Horn of Valere]

Oh, and for the sake of any Band members who haven't been around for more than a couple years.... Even when we were giving out a ton of awards, this was super rare. Brid is only the third person to ever get it! Tom helping me out was quite appropriate for the occasion!

[BridMorgan]

Oh FFS...how does a girl get a hug around here!

[F Horn of Valere]

*gives a big trolloc-sized hug, careful not to disturb the nice shiny medal*

 

[F Horn of Valere]

I wanted to present this sooner, but I needed Nikon to arrive so I could get a senior staff member to approve my nomination!

[Thane Vakarian]

*bearhugs Brid*

 

well deserved!

 

it is true though, the Band wouldn't be the Band without you *nods*

 

*grabs some drinks to pass around*

[dicetosser1]

theres a sound of pounding feet as Dice charges the stage. He grabs Brid lifts her up and swings her around hugging her tight the whole time.

 

 

 

Congrats Brid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Absolutely deserved!!

 

 

 

 

he puts her down in a spot where she is sure to dizzily stagger into tom

[nicana]

*superflyingtackles her Twinneh*

 

Congrats Brid! You very much deserved it!

[Hayl3y]

woot Brid !!!!! Congratulations *tacklehugs*

[F Horn of Valere]

TACKLEHUG!!!

[BridMorgan]

*is tacklehugged, trolloc hugged, bear hugged and swung hugged* 

 

Now that's what I'm talkin' about!!!!

 

Thanks everyone!     You guys rock! 

 

Now can someone make the world stop spinning.  *grabs onto Dice*

[WolfbrotherKronos]

Congrats Brid - well deserved!

[BridMorgan]

Thanks Wolfie!

[dicetosser1]

you grabbed me and not tom???  I am amazed and gratified!  I KNEW i was better then him!

[BridMorgan]

Well, you were closer and I was way too dizzy to make it over to him....

 

[Thane Vakarian]

*leads Brid to The Burning Arrow, where he has set up a table for two (in a secluded section) for Brid and Tom*

 

enjoy