Unlike Voyager, I have actual reasons.

“One Step Forward…”

By Joseph Manno

“Why is she still an ensign?”

“Jet” Martine’s grandmother shook her head and grinned, almost helplessly.

“She’s a very good officer, Cicero, insofar as technical proficiency goes, but…”

Mantovanni arched a brow, and took a stab at where this impromptu evaluation was going.

“…she’s not exactly shy with her opinion?”

Now Angela grimaced. “Whether solicited or not. She’s been twice promoted, once for bravery…”

Of course, there was another shoe to drop.

“…and twice demoted—once for insubordination and once for…” Words failed her for a second time.

He touched at his cheek.

“Let me guess—striking a superior officer.”