Chapter 53 - How do you properly wear military medals? (Patreon)

“Perhaps we should speak of lighter topics. This should be a happy occasion, not one of regret and recriminations,” I tried, forcing a diplomatic smile on my face, Picard nodding in agreement, ever the diplomat, perhaps happy that I was changing the subject. I glanced thoughtfully down at the veritable cornucopia of medals and awards that Picard was wearing. At a formal ceremony like this it was expected and appropriate for Picard to wear all of the medals and awards he had earned throughout his long, illustrious career in Starfleet. “The tensile strength of your formal duty uniform is astounding. It’s a miracle it doesn’t rip under the weight of all those medals and awards, captain.”