> > She nodded. Then, changing the subject, she asked, "The 'hard stuff' you
> > mentioned... I presume that it is related to our discussion regarding the
> > proposed realignment of Command?"
>
> Lasiter broke a smile, a small smile, "You were always
> perceptive.... You are quite correct. I have been working on my plan for
> some time now. Just how long it has been planned...well, I will use my CinC
> privilege and not comment on that one... But let's just say that it has
> been a long time in the planning. I will be sending the details to the
> members of Starfleet Command today, hopefully at noon. My intention is to
> release it, and allow SF Command members time to mull it over. Then meet to
> discuss it. As a group we will iron out some of the issues of contention,
> then I will present it to the President and to the Federation Council.
> While I do not need seek their approval on many of my decisions, this one
> would be wise to at least tell them that I am doing. I intend on naming you
> the Fleet XO as soon as the overall framework is 'blessed', so to speak."
"*That* might be your most difficult challenge," t'Llhweiir said. "There
are those on the Council who would not be pleased at your selection."
They had had this discussion before, but she wanted to give him one last
chance to reconsider. And, admittedly, it would take out of her hands the
potential--growing greater with every passing day--that she would have to
abruptly have to abandon the position and her friend.
(response)
t'Llhweiir ends
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