"How long do you think it will take to get those records? I would appreciate it if Mr. Garibaldi and myself were able to have access to those files as soon as they arive as well.'
Joe added, "In fact it will be a requirement." Rivik gave an unimpressed answer. "They should be here in a day or two." "Good. But, I am a bit unclear, Mr. Rivik, why is it taking so long to get background information on a diplomatic courier? You should have something along the lines of that information here at the embassy. Why are we waiting? We should be able to start with what you have until the complete files arrive. Why not search his quarters and his work areas? There is no need to wait like this." "This is a very complicated diploatic issue, Commander Garibaldi. We do things differently. We are more cautious, certain when we act. We have to be in the realm of diplomacy." "Obviously you do, because you do not seem to upset that one of your people brought a severed hand onto this station. You appear to be more worried about offending someone. Offending a courier..." Garibaldi just let the comment hang in the air. He was just falling short of accusing the Chief of Staff of covering up the incident. Dais leaned forward to get the attention of the two men. "I agree that this is a diplomatically delicate situation, Mr. Rivik. That is why I brought the incident to your attention and requested that the investigation be completed in tandem. At the same time, I think that it is important that we share all the information that we have and try to get this resolved quickly. Perhaps you could explain to us why we must be so delicate with dealing with your representative. That might help us understand better and come up with a timetable solution that suits both of us." "Caution must be taken to ensure that this does not hit the pess. A scandal must be avoided here. A highly public incident with one of the Ambassador's courriers will reflect on him, the Bajoran people, and their interests. This investigation must be done quietly, and carefully." "I am sorry, Mr. Rivik. You will have to excuse my ignorance. I do not have a strong back ground in in vestigative procedure. But how is talking to one of your own men going to lead to a public incident. I don't think Mr. Garibadli is proposing that we take the courier on to hte Promenade and public interrogate him." Dais paused to look at Garibaldi to see if he wanted to provide a reaction. (reaction?) "Are you saying that we could not sit down with the courier over lunch or something and hold a civil conversation addressing some questions that need to be answered without tempers flaring?" (response?) Jack _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
