"Do you think he is or could be involved with the hand?" "Well, my sources indicate that VanDerLoo is a bit of a schemer. �He will do anything for power and control. �It does not seem to be overt power he craves, though. �He sounds like he would rather be the power behind the throne, if you get my meaning. �I wouldn't put it past him to be involved with the hand situation, especially considering his Bajoran ties. �The only thing would be whether he had the need or the interest in doing such."
"Somehow I just don't see how being involved would further his goals of power, but we should probably continue on the assumption that he would be interested. �At least until we can eliminate his involvement.", Joe answered. K'Tael nodded. "It could be as simple as helping out those who had previously offered him assistance. 'Returning a favor' as the saying goes." K'Tael tapped a few buttons on his console to bring up VanDerLoo's current assignment in the hopes of getting the details of what his posting entailed along the lines of responsibilities, any reviews he had had since his posting, and the overall status of the geographical location. "Perhaps we can find some answers by examining his current posting." (response) }}}=) Lisa
