On Tue, Jul 19, 2005 at 8:29 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> "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 absence 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, presumptuous people
> > who over estimate their own worth. May their existence, 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."
> >
> > "Yes, let us move on to the festivities," picked up Dai'Cou who indicated
> > the direction in which the party should move. "We have an offering of the
> > music and foods of all the cultures that have representatives on the
> > Council. We
> > thought it would be a great way to introduce Emissary Marconis to us."
> >
"Moving on would be a good idea.", agreed Marconis.
"If you will excuse us.", Lasiter said more than happy to bow out of this
affair. "The General and I have other matters to attend to. Emissary, please
do not hesitate to contact me if you should have a need. Admiral Bedru, the
Starfleet liason to the Diplomatic Council, will know how to reach me.
Welcome, sir, and good day."
"Thank you Admiral Lasiter."
> >
> > It took only a short walk down a hall to arrive at the Aqualish Embassy.
> > The ballroom was large and fully decorated in the style of the Aqualish,
> > but
> > there was some Romulan music currently being played as the group entered.
> > There were a number of tables set up in scattered areas around the room
> > allowing
> > for the sampling of various foods.
> >
"The Council most definately does know how to welcome an applicant.",
Marconis said allowing a bit of levity into his voice for the first time.
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