> K'Tael nodded. "I was thinking that we may be
> able to work together on our
> plans this evening. Our operations are both
> going to be occuring at the
> same time and, I would bet, with the same group
> of people. We may be able
> to work together and not only get Mr. Rivik,
> but also his associates as
> well. Do you think that you and Mr. Garibaldi
> would be interested in such?"
>
> "I must admit that I had not made the
> connection when you discussed Captain
> Allisandrin's meeting, but it definitely seems
> like a good way to bring this
> case to a close. We may be able to give
> Admiral Lasiter the quick ending
> that he wants tonight."
>
> K'Tael's desk sargent chimed in, "Commander
> K'Tael, LCMR Joseph Garibaldi is
> here to see you and Commander Dais. Shall I
> send him in?"
>
> "Please do," K'Tael said simply in response.
>
> "Yes sir." was the response, and a moment later
> the doors slid open.
>
> "Afternoon fellas. I have some good news. We
> have a safety inspection all
> set with Ops. I spoke to the watch, and he
> will hold things up until we can
> get onboard. Once we are on, we are set." he
> said not knowing about any
> part fo the conversation that had just
> occurred.
>
> Dais nodded at entrance. "Mr. K'Tael has just
> brought something to my attention that might be > quite helpful in dealing
with Rivik."
>
"Really." Joe sounded very interested in what was this news could possibly
be.
>
> Dais turned toward K'Tael. "Since it is his
> idea, perhaps, he should be the
> one to tell you about it.
>
> K'Tael was surprised to have the floor turned
> over to him. Dais was the highest ranking
> officer. It was clear that the Trill deferred > to him when it came to
security matters.
>
> "I had a visit earlier from Captain
> Allisandrin. It seems she has a meeting
> tonight with Rivik and thinks some sort of
> transfer will be going on. I think that it might play into our
investigation of the hand. It might help us bring in not only Mr. Rivik, but
also some of his coharts."
>
"This is great news. Two, maybe three birds, with one stone. I like it.
All we have to do is wait a little bit longer.
We will need more people though. More security type folks to help secure
the area, and to perform the safety inspection... That and a ship. What are
the odds that we can get those?" Joe asked the Commanders.
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