Starr stood up from his chair, to say a few words. He was now using civilian clothes and a leather jacket, instead of his usual pilot suit.
"Well, friends... I just wanted to say I am glad by the confidence you are demostrating towards myself. I think OSI is the most important group in the Omicrons, despite what others say. Without us, most groups in the Omicrons would starve and be out of energy and fuel within a month. Although I am not a diplomat, I am a fair negotiatior and I will do my best at the head of the PR Directorate. Although I prefer to deal also with Not-so-public Relations..."
He smiles at his own joke while looking from one person in the room to the other, giving a respectful and thankful look at each one of them.
"Just a couple years ago, when I entered this company, I looked up at you guys as bosses and as role models. Now I am glad to be amongst you and to be able to call you all friends. So, after this meeting is over lets all go to the Trade'n Drunk, the first round is on me!"