The woman paused for a moment before speaking. "Commander, I do not mean to come across as unhelpful, but is there a reason why Mars is turning into an extended prison for Spacedock?"
K'Tael was surprised by the captain's response. "My apologies, Captain. We have had some poblems with protecting informant prisoners who are planning on testifying for us. Mars is nice and close, but distant enough to allow us to keep the location of the prisoner a secret."
Captain Firehawk could understand K'Tael's need. She assumed that this informant was somehow tied with the recent assassination attempt on Lasiter and the bombing on Spacedock. Keeping this prisoner safe until he could testify would be very important if authorities were going to be able to make strides against the movement of groups such as the Brotherhood were going to be made.
"Commander, while I support your goals, I am reluctant to accept your request. Mars is a Federation outpost first. While we have Starfleet facilities here, I do not consider this planet to be a military base. I have to consider the needs and safety of the civilian population here."
"My apologies, Captain. I mean you no imposition...."
"You misunderstand me, Mr. K'Tael. I said I was reluctant. That does not mean that I will not acceed to the request. I think that it is in the best interest of the investigation. You would not be asking this if it were not vitally important. I just want you to know that this is the second time, and I will not allow Mars to keep housing your informants indefinitely."
"I understand that, ma'am," replied the Klingon. "I have no intention of doing so. I could try and make other arrangements if you would prefer."
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