> > "I don't sense any real urgency on Van Der
> > Loo's part...I stand over Van Der Loo in
> rank.
> > Maybe I could get some more answers with a
> > surprise visit...or take further action if
> need be."
>
> >"It sounds like all you want is for him to
> treat this situation as urgently
> >as you do. If that is the case, then do it
> from here. Call him, nag him. If
> >need be threaten to relieve him, but do it
> from here. I already have three
> >officers of SF Comamnd out as it is, another
> one out is out of the question.
> >Find another way, but what ever it is do it
> from Spacedock. Just try to
> >remember that you are related to one of the
> missing. Van Der Loo is not, so
> >there will be a natural separation from the
> situation for him. Just make sure
> >that he is not sitting on his ass, and that he
> is doing his job. Anything
> >else, Admiral?"
>
> Lasiter was right, "Understood sir. Nothing
> else at this time. Enjoy your time with your
> son sir." He closed the folder and returned to
> his office unless held longer (?).
"Thank you, Admiral." Lasiter answered. He then headed towards his son's
quarters.
>
> Lorin returned to his office and opened another
> line to Van Der Loo-he adopted a much more
> serious tone, "Admiral Van Der Loo-I have
> shared your report with Admiral Lasiter and we
> are concerned about your level of urgency on
> finding the Captain and the other marines. Not
> only is Captain Boulay a high-ranking member of
> Starfleet-he is also my nephew."
>
"So. What do you want me to do, Admiral, pull every resource off of what
their current missions to look for your nephew? I don't think so. The entire
sector can not shut down because one officer is missing. Now, as I have said
before, sir, I am using all available resources. I have canceled certain
missions and delayed others to free up resources to look for the missing
personnel. I have pressed my counter parts with the planetary defense force
for resources and additional intell. However, I can not just put things on
hold just because of your nephew. Now while I am on the subject, sir, I don't
care who he is or who he is related to. The only thing that I am concerned
with is that there are nine (9) missing marines and one (1) Starfleet JAG
Captain. Missing personnel always gets my attention. I resent the
implication that I am somehow derelict in my duty.", he was quite indignant.
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