Moreover, a strange sideline event was noticed by many in the hall.
Perhaps it was best described as a non-event. Rear Admiral Tyrus Lasiter,
Kettering's right hand and one of his chief drum beaters, was oddly quiet
this night. His half attention and deepness of thought served to punctuate
his silence. Admiral Jora noticed it the most, being a Betazoid she
would,and she shared that with Kitanya.
"I noticed that too. I think he talked to his brrrotherr beforrrehand, but
I can't guess as to what was said. At least Keterrrring has rrrealized he's
not the only top cat arrround, and he may have lost his most arrrdent
supporrrterr tonight as well, which will make even morrre people
rrreconsiderr theirrr supporrrt of him."
"That is true. You should go talk to him after the meeting. Feel him
out. Even if he supports no one, that will be a big signal. There are more
than a few that follow Kettering because of Tyrus. I know the kind of man
he is, and he is one of the best. His subordinates know that they come
first in his command. Even people that hate him would follow him without
question. A solid commander, that got caught up in Kettering's web of
personality." Jora responded quietly, just between the two of them.
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