02-28-2021, 11:30 PM
Etlaoxtlan Fortress
Chuaztlapoc
February 28th
Defense Secretary Tlanexchel smiled as he removed the silver star rank insignia from the uniform in front of him. He was handed a blue velvet box by his aide. Opening the box, he took out the single golden star, bearing the seal of Huenya, that was about to replace the silver one. "On the authority of the government of the Huenyan Federation and the General Staff of the Federation Defense Force, I hereby promote you to the rank of Brigadier General. Serve well and with honor, and bring only glory to the position you now hold in the defense of the people of Huenya."
The person who had just gotten the promotion nodded, exchanging salutes with Tlanexchel, before breaking into a smile and shaking his hand. The soldiers gathered in the room applauded. "I'm honored to accept this promotion," Huatli said, before leaning a bit closer to Tlanexchel and lowering her voice so only he could hear. "It is a bit unusual to jump ahead three ranks," she said quietly. "Are you sure the people I've jumped ahead of won't be offended by that?"
Tlanexchel snorted. "If any of them are, they're idiots. I doubt any will feel that way, though. Everyone knows what you did to rescue Yauhmi, and what you did at the siege of Chuaztlapoc and during the fighting at the end of the war. It is quite clear that you earned a promotion. Besides, it's pretty common for soldiers to advance in rank quickly during a war and its aftermath. I mean, I started the war as a brigadier general myself, and now I'm Secretary of Defense." Tlanexchel chuckled. "If no one objected to that, you'll be fine."
Huatli smiled again in response. "Besides, news of this promotion will definitely gain notice in certain places. Like Tlālacuetztla."
Tlanexchel laughed heartily. "If your promotion causes Calhualyana and her minions some sleepless nights, I won't complain about that. She deserves a lot more than insomnia. While the fact that your promotion will rightfully frighten her, though, that's not the reason behind the promotion. It's just a nice bonus."
"I don't mind that either," Huatli said, laughing herself. Tlanexchel nodded, turning to walk towards the center of the room. "Shall we join the party, General?"
"In a minute, if that's okay, sir," Huatli replied. "I just need a second to process this moment." Tlanexchel nodded again, giving the new General another smile before walking to where everyone else was gathered.
Huatli turned to look out one of the windows. The Etlaoxtlan Fortress, which was serving as the defense headquarters for Huenya until a new one could be built, was one of the ancient fortresses defending Chuaztlapoc. It held a commanding view of the surrounding landscape. She could see all of Chuaztlapoc to the east, and imagined she could see even further eastward. I hope you are scared when you hear about this, Calhualyana. You should be, Huatli thought, looking once more at the new gold star pinned to her shoulder before turning to join the party.
Chuaztlapoc
February 28th
Defense Secretary Tlanexchel smiled as he removed the silver star rank insignia from the uniform in front of him. He was handed a blue velvet box by his aide. Opening the box, he took out the single golden star, bearing the seal of Huenya, that was about to replace the silver one. "On the authority of the government of the Huenyan Federation and the General Staff of the Federation Defense Force, I hereby promote you to the rank of Brigadier General. Serve well and with honor, and bring only glory to the position you now hold in the defense of the people of Huenya."
The person who had just gotten the promotion nodded, exchanging salutes with Tlanexchel, before breaking into a smile and shaking his hand. The soldiers gathered in the room applauded. "I'm honored to accept this promotion," Huatli said, before leaning a bit closer to Tlanexchel and lowering her voice so only he could hear. "It is a bit unusual to jump ahead three ranks," she said quietly. "Are you sure the people I've jumped ahead of won't be offended by that?"
Tlanexchel snorted. "If any of them are, they're idiots. I doubt any will feel that way, though. Everyone knows what you did to rescue Yauhmi, and what you did at the siege of Chuaztlapoc and during the fighting at the end of the war. It is quite clear that you earned a promotion. Besides, it's pretty common for soldiers to advance in rank quickly during a war and its aftermath. I mean, I started the war as a brigadier general myself, and now I'm Secretary of Defense." Tlanexchel chuckled. "If no one objected to that, you'll be fine."
Huatli smiled again in response. "Besides, news of this promotion will definitely gain notice in certain places. Like Tlālacuetztla."
Tlanexchel laughed heartily. "If your promotion causes Calhualyana and her minions some sleepless nights, I won't complain about that. She deserves a lot more than insomnia. While the fact that your promotion will rightfully frighten her, though, that's not the reason behind the promotion. It's just a nice bonus."
"I don't mind that either," Huatli said, laughing herself. Tlanexchel nodded, turning to walk towards the center of the room. "Shall we join the party, General?"
"In a minute, if that's okay, sir," Huatli replied. "I just need a second to process this moment." Tlanexchel nodded again, giving the new General another smile before walking to where everyone else was gathered.
Huatli turned to look out one of the windows. The Etlaoxtlan Fortress, which was serving as the defense headquarters for Huenya until a new one could be built, was one of the ancient fortresses defending Chuaztlapoc. It held a commanding view of the surrounding landscape. She could see all of Chuaztlapoc to the east, and imagined she could see even further eastward. I hope you are scared when you hear about this, Calhualyana. You should be, Huatli thought, looking once more at the new gold star pinned to her shoulder before turning to join the party.
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