> > He hit his comm, "Renaud to Lasiter. Sir-I am
> > not comfortable with the responses received
> > from Admiral Van Der Loo....he reiterated the
> > same statements as the earlier officer
> > Commander Firehawk spoke to. I think a
> personal
> > visit is needed sir."
>
> >"He is a bit late on his report. Try calling
> him again. Let me know how
> >the call goes."
>
> "Yes sir..."
>
> >"If you need me I will be on the Explorer
> while she is docked. Admiral
> >t'Llhweiir and company will be taking her out
> to Pacifica. I will be visiting
> >with my son before he leaves." Lasiter said.
>
> "I will meet you there after my call to Van Der
> Loo. Renaud out."
>
> He took a deep breath and ran a call to Van Der
> Loo, "Admiral Van Der Loo. You have run past
> the time period promised for updates. Where are
> we on Captain Boulay?" Lorin was clearly
> annoyed but let it show only mildly.
>
"My apologies, Admiral. I have the first report here. I am afraid that
there has not been much progress. I am sending the report now. You will be
able to see it for yourself shortly." Van Der Loo answered sending the report.
He could sense something was up, but said nothing about it.
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