It was clear to Carrhae that Celana was not returning and was not able to. Promotions or transfers had nothing to do with it either. She had always had a distrustful nature. Escaping one's home world and a lifetime spent within the ranks of Intelligence tended to do that to folks. She decided to remain plesant. It did the young Lasiter little good.
"Please convey to the General that the Federation would love to receive him in his new capacity. we do hope that he will be so kind as to pay us a visit on his diplomatic tour. If you don't mind my asking, what other governments is the General and T'ramea visiting on their current tour?" she ask ever so politely.
"The General is currently visitng the Venasian outpost colonies outside occupied space - he is concerned that because they are so far removed from any civilized government that they are being neglected. Afterwards, he will hopefully visit those governments who have been kind enough to host our people within their borders," the Secretary told her, "As that is several months down the road, we will contact the Federation to schedule a meeting at a more practical time."
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