SSCF Hooch sat in his chair on the stage thinking to himself ?too much starch again?
Seated around him where those he considered the soul of the Federation, Captain Jeff, Bach, Ghis, Nanner, Lister and countless others whom he had grown to respect and admire.
Hondo was delivering the final address to the gathered forces of the Federation. ?wow, he mused, Hondo does clean up pretty well when made too? He thought to himself
As Hondo made his finishing remarks Hooch began to sweat profusely
?Ok Hooch settle down you have been promoted before, no big deal, just a new job, with new possibilities? he muttered to himself, Bach seated next to Hooch turned and look at him with a smirk that seemed to be mirth and mocking all at the same time.
At that moment Hondo turned to look at Hooch, ?and now I would like to present SSCF Hooch to this assembly?
Hooch began to rise and walk to the center of the stage, what he had not noticed was that someone had quietly tied is right leg to the chair allowing him just enough line to walk three paces before catching.
Just as he reached the center the line went taunt and jerked his leg in mid stride, and with a loud thud he un-ceremonially landed face first at Hondo?s feet.
Hondo, smiling broadly turned and announced to the entire Federation Fleets
?May I present to you the new Federation RM, SSCF Hooch?
Laughter was heard for three blocks around Star Fleet HQ?
?Lovely?? was Hooch only comment