On Mon, 30 Jul 2001, Randye J wrote:
> > > Bedru nodded in acknowledgement, slid down from the barstool, and picked
> > > up her drink. Walking over, she smiled and said, "Good evening, Sir,
> > > Admiral Gribaldi."
> >
> > "Hello Admiral Bedru," aribaldi answered.
> >
> > "Please join us." Lasiter replied.
>
> "Thank you," Bedru said, taking the empty seat.
>
> > "We are enjoying the last bit of peace before the storm. Rather ironic,
> > since the storm is already upon us." Lasiter said starting some
> > conversation.
>
> "Are you returning to duty tomorrow?" Bedru asked solicitiously. Even
> without knowing the specifics, she had learned that he had been ill.
>
"Yes, I am. I hope to get some real work done for a change. How
goes the USS Explorer? Are you ready to announce her crew at a press
conference yet? "
{response}
"How soon will you be ready to launch?" Lasiter continued.
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