>> "We worrrked togetherrr forrr a long time," she replied. "He knew exactly
>> how I liked things done. And the last I checked, it was an admirrral's
>> prrrerrogative to choose theirrr own chief aides. So I'm a little miffed,
>> yes. And Narrraht is not verrry happy in his new position, which
>concerrrns
>> me as well." The Horta was more than an aide, he was a friend, and the
>fact
>> that he really hated his post in public relations bothered her.
>>
> "You are quite right, that it is an admiral's perogative to select their own
>staff, however that is only at the pleasure of the next higher
>admiral. I am afraid. But we will work that one out soon enough, once you return."
>
>Dr. Mary Basco slid quietly into the room. She had received instructions from Matt
>to be at the meeting in his place if he weren't back. She smiled at the others
>present, feeling very small. She, after all, was a mere
>Commander. All those admiral's stars in the room......
>
>She quietly slid into a seat and waited for someone to confront her and chase her out.
>
With Lasiter finished with that touch of unplesantness, he focused on Dr. Basco.
The new comer to the meeting.
"Dr. Bacso, it is a pleasent surprise to see you this fine day. I had not
expected to see you. I hope this meeting is not too boring for you. Just remember
that this meeting is classified, and that you are to treat the material presented here
with a higher sense of privledge and confidentiality than anything that a patient may
tell you." Lasiter said as he refreshed his coffee.
{response}
As the spoke, Rear Admiral Garibaldi came in, and took a seat without comment or
fanfare.
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