> > >"If I can assist you in any way before I leave, do let me know."
> >
> > >"We'll see what happens..." There was something resigned about Levy...
> >
> > >Bedru looked Levy directly in the eye, trying to read what he meant.
> >
> > Levy just smiled.
> >
> > >"May I introduce the representatives of the Diplomatic Council?"
> >
> > >She then proceeded to do just that.
> >
> > >Dai'Cou stepped forward first, primarily because he was their representing
> > >the Council Chair. Once he was in front of the Emissary he leaned forward
> > >into a diplomatic bow. "I am Dai'Cou y Caimlyn of the Aqualish Union. On
> > >behalf of our embassy and the Chairwoman of the Diplomatic Council,
> > >I welcome you to Space Station McKinley."
> >
> > >"Thank you for receiving me. Please extend the appreciation of my
> > >government and people for receiving our application for membership."
> >
> > >Levy stepped forward, "Emissary...I am Assistant Federation Ambassador
> > >Levy.
> > >Please excuse the absence of Ambassador Watson-he has been called away on
> > >Diplomatic business."
> >
> > >Marconis give Levy a quizical look. The fact that Watson was not
> > >there to greet him, was ... unexpected. The expression was only
> > >fleeting. "His absense is unfortunate, but understandable. Duty
> > >first," he finally answered before moving on.
> >
> > "I am sure he will contact you as soon as he returns-in the meantime if
> > there is anything I can do to assist you in settling in, I am at your
> > disposal."
> >
"Thank you. I will be sure to keep that in mind."
> >
> > >Bedru caught the expression. Her opinion of Watson dropped another notch.
> > > He
> > >had created this situation, then he left it for someone else to clean it
> > >up.
> >
> > >The Klingon who stood at the back of the group bowed his head. "I am
> > >Cultural Liaison Koomah from the Klingon Empire."
> >
> > >"It is an honor to meet you."
> >
> > >Koomah bowed his head in appreciation of Marconis' address.
> >
> > >Just then Ambassador Ael t'Khllrez strode into the meeting area. "My
> > >sincere apologies for my tardiness. >Official business kept me until a
> > >time later than I had planned." By the time she finished speaking >she
> > >had arrived next to Emissary Marconis. "I am Ael t'Khllrez, and I welcome
> > >you in the name of the >Rihannsu," she said with a delicate bow.
> >
Marconis bowed his head slightly in way of greeting. "I look forward to
learning more about your people."
> >
> > >Once all of the Council representatives had met Marconis, she said,
> > >"Emissary,
> > >may I also introduce Admiral Lorin Renaud. He is chief of these
> > >facilities and head of Star Fleet's research and development programs."
> >
> > >"Admiral.", replied Marconis, bowing his head slightly.
> >
> > Lorin bowed his head slightly in return, "Emissary. Welcome to Spacedock.
> > Please feel free to contact Ops if we can be of any assistance."
> >
> > >As Lorin was answering, Admiral Lasiter and General A'amon entered. While
> > >there was nothing to >announce their arrival, the Ramesar Guards did pay
> > >them attention. Unwelcome attention. This gave >Marconis reason to stop
> > >his conversation with Lorin to look at the new comers. The initial
> > >expression on >Marconis' face was that of a diplomat, neutral curiosity.
> > >As his gaze continued, it changed to recognition. >Not of an individual,
> > >but to a people. A people that were considered something other than a
> > >friend.
> >
> > Lorin turned his head and saw Aamon and Lasiter-this response would have to
> > be examined.
> >
> > >Dai'Cou did see the look of recongnition that slowly formed on the
> > >newcomers face. He wondered what this >was due to. From the notes he had
> > >gone over from the Plantoc, there was no indication that any of the
> > >>members of the Council had worked with the Ramesar besides the Federation.
> >
> > >Ael, too, noticed and decided to file it away to look into at some later
> > >time.
> >
> > >It became more clear when the Ramesar Emissary spoke, "Why are they here?"
> > > His question was posed >with the coldness that betrayed his military
> > >background.
> >
> > > Dai'Cou decided to step in since he was filling in for the Plantoc.
> > > "Since General A'amon is currently visiting the station in his position
> > > of leader
> > > of his people, I am sure that Admiral Lasiter thought it would be nice to
> > > allow him to meet the newest representative to apply to the Council. I
> > > am sure
> > > there was no insult intended."
> >
> > > 'Great. What have I walked into now...', Lasiter thought to him self.
> >
> > > Marconis' cold gaze had not quite left the General when he turned to
> > > address Dai'Cou. "There no reason for you to apologize. It is not
> > > reasonable to assume that you would have known that the Ramesar and
> > > Venasians have had dealings in the past. Especially, when those
> > > dealings left much to be desired." Judging from his tone, it was
> > > clear that what ever incident happened in the past, it was not a
> > > friendly one, and the passage of time had not dulled the memory.
> >
> > > "However, it is comforting to see that some things don't change with
> > > the passage of time. They are still an arrogant, presumptous people
> > > who over estimate their own worth. May their existance, parasitic as
> > > it is, pass without remark.", the Emissary added.
> >
> > > Lasiter repeated his previous thought to him self before commenting
> > > further... "Well then.... Emissary Marconis, I'm Admiral Samuel
> > > Lasiter, the Commander of the Federation Starfleet, and welcome to
> > > the Federation. I'm sure that your presence at the Council will, at
> > > the very least, add a fresh measure of frankness to the discussions."
> >
> > >Bedru was astonished at Lasiter's presumption that the Ramesar had
> > >already been admitted to the Council. Instead, she said, "Admiral
> > >Lasiter, would you be so
> > >kind as to introduce your guest for those who might not know him?"
> >
> > Lorin stood by and watched
> "Of course, my apologies. Emissary, Ambassadors, Representatives,
> this is General Tal A'amon the head of state for the Venasian
> government."
"General," Bedru greeted with a nod.
Once any others made their greetings, she said, "Gentlebeings, I believe that
the Aqualish delegation has prepared a reception for us in their
embassy. With your permission," she added with a nod to Dai'Cou, "Perhaps we
should adjourn
there."
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