>Dais let the look of surprise appear on his face. "Does that mean that
>T'remea D'amondra will not be rejoining the consulate on Spacedock?"
V'nquera replied delicately, "General A'amon has taken a personal interest
in T'remea D'amondra and has reassigned her to his office staff. She is,
after all, one of the most highly-trained diplomats in state, and it will
benefit the new government tremendously to have someone of her experience
assisting the General. And as she has always been of someone delicate
health, she will benefit from being within close proximity of our best
doctors."
>
>"I hope that it is nothing too serious. From what I have seen, the T'remea
>was a valuable representative of your people when dealing with the
>Federation."
"She was a tremendous asset in bringing our negotiations with the Federation
this far. I would venture to say we would not be sitting here right now if
it were not for her. The new government has several candidates in mind for
the Federation post, but it will be difficult replacing someone of her
caliber. However, I have great faith the new T'remea will be a solid
representative of the Venasian government."
Commander Lasiter, who was just listening per his role as observer and XO of
the USS Explorer, decided to break his silence. His father had asked him to
pose a question or two for him.
"Excuse me, Minister V'nquera, but I have a question. Admiral Lasiter has
developed a very comfortable relationship with T'remea D'amondra. This
relationship is rather broad, as I am told. Considering this relationship,
why was he not told of this change in government? The Venasian people are
very proud of their traditions, and such a people do not make changes of
this magnitude lightly, and, if you will forgive me, the change in
government was one hell of a change. A change to both government and to a
vibrant history and tradition. What may I tell the Admiral?"
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