> > I can not answer those questions, but I do havve a few to add to
the
> >mix. If something is to be done, say talk to the CinC about our troubles
> >and concerns, who is to do that? You Lieutenant Commander??? How about
> >Admiral Karachi or Captain Simmons??? Someone else perhaps. If he is
not
> >interested in listening, what then? Do you make demands and threats? I
> >suggest not, because those will only serve to make Samuel dig in and
attack
> >the cause, and you. Afterall, what commadner worth following bows to
> >threats and maintains command... How about a mutiny or a coup? He *is*
the
> >CinC, and many will follow him because of that alone. We are not exactly
> >the majority of the fleet you know. My point people is that we must
answer
> >many questions, ponder many options before we act. A hard line is not
the
> >best approach here, and a soft one is useless."
> >
> >Karachi seemed to back down a bit, as did the Lt. Commander. Simmons was
> >unphased.
> >
> > "Ty your words of wisdom are welcomed as always, but we have been
> >talking for years now. It is time to start doing something other than
just
> >talking. While we are a minority of Starfleet, we can still make
changes.
> >We can make a difference. Plans for action must be made."
>
> "Contingency plans, I hope," said Kitanya, again quiet, but with
> conviction. "Because moving prrrematurrely might destrrroy someone who
> could be an ally orrr morrre. Therrre is the rrrisk of moving late, yes,
> but I don't think that is as serrrious as destrrroying Lasiterrr, who
could
> be exactly what we've all been waiting forrr, and that would lead to
> complete rrruin."
>
"Guess the cat is out of the bag, folks. We have a Lasiter Lover
here...." Tyrus said loud and sarcastically. Several members of the
assembled group laugh. They quickly quiet down, and get back to business.
>
> "I only counsel patience. Plan; yes, of courrrse. But plans and their
> execution arrre two differrrent things, and I would only say wait on the
> latterrr."
>
"I think that the Admiral speaks the truth. She is right." Lasiter
added to her statement.
Karachi responded a tad angrily, "You two are timid. You do not
have the stones to put up a challenge to the weak Lasiter. What would
Kettering say if he knew that you, Ty, thought this? You are supposed to be
competitive and critical of your brother. You are supposed to be oppsed to
his leadership style, the secrets, the politics. Do you talk with two
mouths?"
Lasiter walked down the remaining steps to the center of the floor,
right in front of those present. To one who knew Samuel Lasiter one would
say that they carried themselves the same way. Like a starship captain-
king of the realm.
"There is a big difference between cautious and timid. Sort of
like the difference between ignorant and utterly stupid. You should be able
to tell the difference, as the latter of both comparisons fits you to a
tee." Lasiter responds with the characteristic joking, biting wit that
helped earn him a reputation across the fleet.
Ty continued, "And you damned well that in his absence I speak for
my CO, Admiral Kettering. And..."
A louder voice cuts him off. "AND Ty and I are on the same page, so
Admiral Kettering knows, I know, how he feels." This voice was different.
It was one of absolute authority, absolute command, it was...
"Admiral Kettering... another pleasant surprise." Captain Simmons
announced the arrival of the group's leader.
"Enough of this bickering and thrust and parry... There is business
to talk about. Admiral Kitanya, I am Kyle Kettering the commander of 9th
Fleet smuggled here by my XO Ty Lasiter. It is a pleasure to have someone
as distinguished as you as part of our group. welcome.}
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