> "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?"
>
A flicker of annoyance crossed V'nquera's face, to be replaced by the patient smile.
"Ah. Commander Lasiter, you have some of your father in you, I see. It is true that
we are proud of our traditions. However, if you were to look at our history, we are a
people who are quite used to dynamic changes, from the clan wars which restructured
our social classes, to the comet which necessitated our move off our beloved
homeworld, to name a
few. Most of the current population was even alive to see many of these large
changes. I would say we are actually most proud that we have held on to our deepest
traditions and values - family, spirituality, productivity - while living in the face
of large-scale change. The Venasian people have looked at this change in government
as just another thing to adjust to, and will continue to live their lives as they
always have.
"As for T'remea D'amondra, it is not within our obligation to inform the Federation of
changes in our political liasons. Just as you may expel our diplomats without
warning, so may we recall ours without notice. However, you may tell Admiral Lasiter
that the advantage of dealing with a telepathic race with a semi-hive mind is that the
next T'remea to be assigned to the
Federation will have the foreknowledge of T'remea D'amondra's experience and the
relationship may continue accordingly."
Lasiter could not resist, so he did not. It was the look of annoyance that he
cought on the Venasian's face that pushed him to speak.
"Required, perhaps not by any law. However, by the rules of protocol, yes. It is
only arrogance that would lead one to believe that they are above the rules. From the
looks of things, in addition to treasuring tradition, honor, and peace the Venasians
can also be accused of militarism and arrogance. You can send that to General
A'amon." the young Lasiter said, not even trying to hide his annoyance.
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*****
Chris
GM- SPD & JSOC
