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>A'amon gave Lasiter a look of innocent surprise. "Role,
Admiral? The
>former Council members were happy to relinquish their power to the new >Cabinet. While a few of them retain advisory roles, most of the Council >members have retired to positions within their respective houses, where >their skills are undoubtedly well-utilized. Surely the Federation was >aware >of the changes." > >Lasiter answered, "Surely, General, we were not, and that is something I >had >hoped to address with you during your visit. Time permitting of course." "I do not see how the internal structure of our nation would be of concern to the Federation," A'amon replied, "Foreign governments have always communicated with our T'remea, who then communicate with the governing body. The Council was for the Venasian people, not the intergalactic community." "Certainly you, of all beings, understand how sudden, and unexpected changes in government make neighboring goverments nervous. Such changes, without the courtesy of simple warning, are cause for great concern and tension. Far lesser things have caused terrible wars....", Lasiter let the thought hang. He couldn't believe that the General was still relying on that poor excuse. It showed complete arrogance and a serious lack of respect not to have come up with a better answer. All goverments let their neighbors know of great changes in goverment. They were done in public. The change in the Venasian political structure, seemingly overnight, was done in private. That supported the rumors of a coup d'etat. The Plantoc raised her hands. "Excuse me, gentlmen. I believe that this is a welcoming receptions. While many of us have our differences, I am not sure that they are welcome during such a celebration." (gents?)
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