> "Speaking frankly, sir, I feel that he does understand your people
>more than you think he does. He also understands that Starfleet can not
>back away from this, not in the slightest. If they were to do just that,
>they would appear weak. The appearence of weakness would only invite an
>attack by a violent felinid species. Besides, there is no telling just how
>much they know about the Federation or your species. I have known Admiral
>Lasiter for many years. Served with him in more than one capacity, and I
>can say one thing about him. He works just like God... in mysterious ways.
>Just give him time, and he will surprise you. Just when he has pissed you
>off to the end of your tolerance, he will do something that will earn your
>respect in ways you can not imagine. Only to piss you off again to restart
>the cycle..... But I should not openly criticize the CinC either....."
>Black answered. His tone inspired trust and openness and competence...
"Well, he's worrrked his magic pissing me off lately, so I'm still waiting
for the other parrrt," she replied without going into details. She hadn't
forgotten the Tellarite. "At any rrrate, we'rrre stuck with it, and I've
got to trrry and keep my people frrrom going out therrre anyway. They'rrre
not Starrrfleet, so I have no authorrrity overrr them. I just hope I'm
rrrespected enough in the clan still to make them underrrstand." She
didn't think they'd steal a craft, but if they felt the need was great
enough, they would and take the heat for it later.
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Detroit Red Wings, 2002 Western Conference Finals
GO WINGS!!!!
