> > > "Is there anything further? This is your opportunity to voice your
> > > concerns or to make any comments. As they say, 'Say now, or forever
> > > hold your peace.'"
> >
> > No one commented. She could tell that more than one was annoyed
> > with the dealings with the Press. However, all would do their part.
They
> > all knew the importance of this new ship, and the new mission that they
were
> > on.
>
> "I will not more of your time, then. Thank you for coming." Bedru stood,
> thus ending the meeting.
>
The officers got up and left. Except for the Captain. She stood in
the door after the others left and waited for the door to close. Upon
turning around she said, "Admiral Bedru, may I have a few more minutes of
your time?"
{response, but I assume yes. If not, I will re-write and slap
myself.}
"I am a touch concerned. Concerned about the high profile names on this
crew. There is the name recognition of Commander Lasiter, for one. Then
there is yet another link to the Gariabldi family, plus, and I mean this
with all respect, your daughter. The selection hints of nepitism, and that
is on the conservative side. I am not questioning your choices, just
curious as to the likely consequences. The press will not let this go
easily, particularily in the current feeding frenzy that we have on the
station at present." she said not in an insubordinate way, but rather in a
thoughtful manner.
{response}
