> > Just in time to delay Joe's answer, Captain Boulay's call came in.
> >
> > "Aye sir. I am in a meeting with Commanders Dais and K'Tael discussing
an
> > open case. Our conversation has turned to a point where we need to
> consult
> > with you and Admiral Lasiter, if possible. May we all join you?"
> Garibaldi
> > said.
> >
> > Lasiter took the opportunity to answer, "Commander Garibaldi this is
> Admiral
> > Lasiter. You and your party are welcome to join us."
> >
> > "Aye sir. On our way..." Joe replied cutting the comm channel. Then
> > turning to his collegues,
> >
> > "Well, it looks like we will find out together."
> >
> > "It would seem so," replied the Klingon. Perhaps, this could turn their
> > investigation around by opening some doors with the Bajorans.
> >
> > *** Back in Lasiter's office ***
> >
> > "Sorry for stepping in, Captain." Lasiter appologized.
> >
> ..... Skipping a bit.
>
>
> With everyone there, Lasiter, Boulay, Dais, K'Tael, and Joe
> Garibaldi.
>
> Lasiter started...
>
> "What have you got for us?" Lasiter asked looking at the three
> that had just came in.
>
Joe took the lead. He explained the situation at customs, and
summarized the past several meetings with the Bajorans. Lasiter did not all
that pleased as the story was told. When the story was finished Joe ended
with...
"Well, Admiral Lasiter, we are at a stumbling block at this
point. We think that Allso, the courier, is itching to talk. That he knows
that the only way for him not to be hung out to dry is to cooperate with us.
However, his handlers at the embassy will never allow that. We need some
help to get his cooperation, Sir."
"Now just how do we, or I, fit into this?" Lasiter asked a matter of
factly.
"Well, that is the difficult part. In order to get Mr. Allso's
cooperation he needs to waive diplomatic immunity. Something that his
handlers will not allow, nor will the Ambassador. We were hoping that if
you could talk to the Bajoran Government to get them to release him into our
custody and remove his immunity. If we get him to talk, and we think he
really wants to, we can wrap this up quickly." Joe responded, to the point.
Lasiter just stared at the three for a moment.... Then, "Commander Dais
what are your thoughts on this matter? Is it worth the diplomatic trouble
it will cause to get this Allso fellow to cooperate with you? "
Not waiting for an answer, Lasiter continued with some questions for K'Tael.
"Commander K'Tael, is this case related to any others that you are
currently working on? Will solving this case present evidence or gain
witnesses that will close those other cases? If I can secure this Allso
fellow can you gaurantee me a conviction in this or other cases."
Now he waited to see just how they would respond.
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