> > Still standing at attention, "I am expecting
> > some sort of...punishment for my lack of
> action
> > regarding the Ambassador. I meant no harm sir
> > and I apologize for my behavior in front of
> > yourself and the other Admiral."
>
> >"I believe that you offered your resignation.
> While, I am very tempted to
> >accept it, I am going to refrain from making
> that particular decision tonight
> >because I am not quite calm enough to decide
> the fate of your career. That
> >said, what do you have to say that would
> change my mind? Do you understand
> >why I was angry at this lapse?"
>
> "With all due respect sir, I was upset at that
> point as I could see you were as well. I would
> like to retract that statement and the
> corresponding offer. I made a serious error in
> judgement and I fully admit that to you. I have
> an appointment with the Council shortly.
> Pending the results of that I would like to
> offer to travel to see the Ambassador
> personally. We have a good relationship and
> maybe I can find out why she was recalled so
> suddenly."
>
Lasiter nooded his head a few times, but only slightly as if to signal
that he heard what was said.
"Denied, Admiral. I will take these next three days to consider what
course of action I will take. In the meantime, you will attend to your
meeting with the Federation Council, and leave the Ambassador to me.
You are a man of honor and integrity. I respect that. That is why I am
not making a decision while I am still angry. Just do your job."
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