> > > "Sir, I do not believe it necessary that you return any sooner than you
> > > had planned. My call is merely to apprise you and to assure you that the
> > > situation is being addressed."
> > >
> > "Of course, Admiral. Thank you for the call. I will be returning
> > tonight as scheduled, at 1800 hours. I will read the news and complete my
> > vacation in my quarters. I will be returning to duty tomorrow morning. Of
> > course this still leaves you in command of things. Please see to it that no
> > one, and I mean no one, makes any statements to the press of any kind. They
> > are to be refered to the Starfleet Public Relations office. Please instruct
> > them that the standard answer to inquiries is that this is an on going
> > investigation, and regulations prohibit comment at this time. You may also
> > want to have somone call the President. I am happy to know that you have
> > things well in hand. I completely trust your handling of the matter until I
> > return. Is there anything else that I should know about?" Lasiter asked.
> > He knew that he could not order her to do anything, but she would comply
> > just the same.
>
> Even if she had anything, she was unwilling to discuss it. While she
> strongly suspected Renaud of leaking the story, she would trust no one.
> "Not at this time, Sir. I will contact the president, as you requested.
>
> "Until tonight. Pleasant fishing," she said without some irony.
>
"Good day, Admiral." the CinC replied.
>
> Once the call was complete, she asked M'Rrenn, "Is there someplace where I
> might have a private conversation?"
>
"Yes, there is the observation lounge, Admiral. It is to the left of the
conference room." M'Rrenn replied.
>
> "Please set up a direct, secure call to President Montgomery(?)."
>
A few moments after she entered the observation lounge the inage on the view
screen changed form the SF logo to that of the UFP President. Which was shortly
replaced by the Pesident's secretary.
"Good day. How may I help you?" came the reply.
{Doc this is all yours.....}
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