> > > "Yes, there is some truth," Carrhae replied.
> >
> > Lasiter sighed, saying, "I see. Want to talk about it? Friend
to
> > friend, not officer to officer." The tone was not one that indicated
that
> > he was a professional officer at that particular moment, but an old
friend
> > lending an ear.
>
> He must have sensed from her near-at-attention stance that she was
> prepared to accept whatever consequences, without explanation or
> complaint, he placed upon her as her commanding officer. She relented
> somewhat. "What I might say could compromise your wish to do that," she
> said.
>
"What ever the consequences are, let's talk now and deal with what
comes when it does. You and I have been through alot together. From your
defection and joining Starfleet to the death of my wife. We not only have a
history, but a future. I am willing to be an ear." he continued with his
friendly tone and mannerisms.
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