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>She came over to where Watson was sitting, and he showed her the message.
>She read it twice, just to be sure she got everything from it.
>"That would appear to be so, Mr Watson. It also appears as if they did
>not find the timing of our message very amusing. It is probably safe to
>assume that their ships will be here sooner than later. Perhaps you should
>check in with Captain Connor about that diplomatic reception room he
>mentioned earlier. It may be wise to have it ready and waiting." she said
>after readign the diplomatic communication.
"I already sent a standard acknowledgement of receipt of the letter." He hit
his badge, "Watson to Connor. Captain...I understand you mentioned a
diplomatic reception room available for us? Our guests should be arriving
shortly and we'll need it to be ready please."
"Understood. The Chief Steward will meet you in the officer's mess. Tell
him what culturally specific items you will need and brief him on food
restrictions and he will take care fo the rest." Connor replied.
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