> "Well, I think that we can resolve this situation fairly quickly. I apologize for
>our overly diligent Customs officers. I hope that you have
> not been inconvenienced too much by all of this. the fact of the matter is that the
>only problem we have here is your personal weapon. From what I
> understand, it was through your own admission that customs gained knowledge of the
>weapon."
>
> "And he was acting suspicious," added one of the Customs agents dryly.
>
> Dais glared non-to-kindly at the Customs agent before continuing. "I believe that I
>have a resolution to this problem, sir. If you turn the
> weapon over to our custody, I will turn it over to Security, where it will remain
>until you are ready to leave the station. At that time, the weapon
> will be returned to you as you go upon yout merry way." Dais realized that this was
>probably not the normal procedure, but it could prevent the Bajoran
> from making a big fuss that could capture the attention of the press.
>
> The Customs officers rolled their eyes. This was not a good idea to them.
>
> "I think that would be acceptable, Commander." the Bajoran replied.
>
> Dais extended his hand to accept the weapon. "I thought you might," he said waiting
>for the weapon to be handed over. "Again, I apologize for any
> inconvenience this even has had for you."
>
"Thank you for your time and attention, Commander Dais." he replied handing over
the tasser.
>
> Once the Bajoran official was out of the room, Dais turned back to the two customs
>officials still in the room. His anger was evident if controlled.
> "Now, gentlemen, I assume that you had a very good reason for almost causing a
>diplomtic incident with the Bajoran representative. What was it?"
>
The senior of the two replied, "Well, sir it is our job to make sure that
contraband does not make it into the Federation and Onto space stations. We have the
authority to search with probabal cause. Which we had. He admitted to carrying a
weapon, and he acted very suspiciously when questioned. His paper work being not up
to par helped push us over the line of reasonable suspicion. Now since his paperwork
was out of order, that put his identity and diplomatic status in question. Now, his
bad attitude before you and your Leiutenant got here did not help his cause either."
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