An Endless Voyage chapter 60:
"told them how maya really got ''demoted'' and scared them out of it." "waste of fuel if you ask me." maverick said. "but hey, i'm not complainin, if it means getting to spend all night flyin' with xian war veterans." "more or less." hank said.
Public Enemies: Bye Bye Tommy
"it isn't his fault.....its mine....blame me sir.....fire me.....demote me...whatever you want..just don't fire tucker" i said waiting for my punishment. tucker placed his hand on my shoulder and whimpered.
Nexus - Ch 2 - Into Exile
“listen sergeant,” she said, “you may see this as a demotion that needs to be suffered through, but for me it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do something for my people, and by doing so advance myself on the force so that i can do even more for
Age of Cataclysm: Book 1-Chapter 5
They probably would never give you another promotion, demote you, or fire you. either way, you can kiss that dream of yours goodbye." "stop it! stop it! stop it! i can't afford to lose this job.
Rat Rebellion 3: The Party Performers
She was the one that was still leaving the manor, the one that was being pimped out based on the plans that lord florus had put together before his untimely demotion.
Relax Cats
I'm going to need a hard workout, and if i don't get it i'll have you boys demoted." he said half-jokingly as the two men looked at one another. it was going to be a long night indeed. the end
Raven Wolf - Book 05 - Chapter 03
"i heard about your demotion, add that to what you said about zack and i have to assume that things aren't going well for you."
This War of Ours CH4: Late Night Lovin'
He's in the server room now, says he was asked to help with repairs, off-the-record so you didn't demote specialist kenzy. i found it kind of odd that they chose to do it in the middle of the night, but kenzy confirmed his alibi. is there a problem?"
Downsizing
This really is a permanent demotion for him. they're basically a janitor, cleaning the office floor... and he's not really even good at _that,_ is he?
Unity Episode 04
Had you stopped with checking on roku’s status last night on your take-home computer, i’d have simply given you a suspension or demoted you to scud work, but face to face contact?! i cannot let that slide; you’re no longer an agent of si9.”
Dark Valley - Chapter Nine -
I'm actually not here for _you_ believe it or not, that ship sank when you got demoted and posted to here, such as it is...” “what do you want then?” selene sighed, as she leaned against the banister on the staircase.
Lizard impossible
"the federation doesn't just lose soldiers for two years and then welcome them back with open arms and a demotion. you know what gets you a black hole in your file? a 'special assignment'. you know what that usually means? black ops.