> "All of what you said is true, but you forgot one thing. The
>fastest thing in the known universe is gossip in Starfleet. You have been
>to two stations. One you threw out the rubbish and put in some people
>that while a pain in the ass will run that station very well. The second
>station you gave them what they needed, a real purpose. In both cases you
>have displayed a real, genuine concern for the rank and file. You
>supported those COs that were trying to do the best that they could, and
>wanted to do what ever it takes to make a better contribution. You also
>demonstrated that you will not tolerate those that are slacking off, those
>that are careless with the lives of the troops on the front lines, and you
>will remove them quickly. This will get around. I has already started to
>get around. All it will take now is time, and a few more
>unscheduled visits. Once the outposts know that you may stop by ayt any
>time they will start to shape up on their own. If they do not, well they
>will start to look for a way out. Now that will not cure all of troubled
>folks, but it will change the attitudes. Admiral, I have been in this
>politicla world at SPD and in Spec. Ops for longer than you. Why do you
>think I suggested those bases? I sent you there because I know that those
>commanders are either watched or are vocal. Granite being the vocal one,
>and Pumace being the watched one. Change has already started, it will
>just take time. I bet that with a hand full of visits like what you just
>did, plus a few well timed calls to outposts you will start to see a
>change. It will start slowly at first, but then it will move like a
>tidal wave. I ma not just some friendly Magna Roman who is going to work
>with you, my good Admiral. I am the Magna Roman who will work you." he
>paused to let it all sink in. Then he added, "Provided that I am not on
>the business of those claws or fangs..."
She liked this being immensely. He was exactly was every commanding
officer dreamed of in an exec. Loyal, obedient, devoted, but also someone
to guide, and sometimes to push, and who wouldn't back down when they felt
they were right.
She smiled at him. "You wouldn't happen to know how to use a bat'telh
would you?" she asked with a smirk.
(resp?)
"I've been itching forrr a prrractice fight forrr a while,and you'd be the
perrrfect opponent," she grinned. "Pushy, headstrrrong, likes telling
admirrrals what to do..."
(resp?)
"No, you'rrre absolutely rrright. A few morrre visits and I ought to have
them quaking in theirrr boots, especially the ones that felt safe because
they werrre assigned to otherrr commands. With that status gone, therrre's
nothing to stand between them and me." She flexed her claws dangerously.
"The powerrr of scuttlebutt. So between my wrrrathful visits and yourrr
idea to get us new people, we should be able to get this show on the rrroad
as soon as Lasiterrr takes the leash off."
(resp?)
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A little girl asked her father, "Daddy? Do all fairy tales begin with
'Once Upon A Time'?"
He replied, "No, there is a whole series of fairy tales that begin with
'If elected I promise'."
