> >"It depends on the situation and the reason
> for going in."
>
> >"Ours." the Chief of Staff adds.
>
> "I don't see any trouble at this time...there's
> obviously random rebel attacks and they must be
> stopped." He was going to be sympathetic to get
> more info
>
That seemed to ease the officers present. They seemed to feel less
threatened by David's presence.
From that point on the meal went on without incident. They all talked about
any number of subject from fishing to their academy days to "war" stories. An
enjoyable evening was had by all.
At the end of the evening most of the officers departed. Commander Hewitt
bid farewell, letting David know that a Leutenant would be waiting to escort
him back to his quarters for the night.
After a bit it was just David and Van Der Loo. The room suddenly became a
bit eerie.
"Well Captain, you have seen the best and worst of the work that we do out
here. You have been in the fighting, the utter chaos that is front line
battle, and in the rear areas where we keep the peace and ensure safty for
all. The biggest problem is learning who the enemy is out here. Starfleet is
fighting a battle, and our biggest challange is spearating friend from foe.
Who to shoot at, and who to shield." Van Der Loo said on a new subject of
conversation.
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