Just then the familiar whistle of a Starfleet intercom opening sounded. It
was probably unfamiliar to most of the Council delegates, but it did get
there attention all the same. "This is Captain Annan to the Council
delegation. We have just entered the Cardassian system. We should be in
orbit around Cardassia Prime in about 40 minutes. Would you like to come up
to the Bridge as we contact Central Command."
T'Kresh moved over to the comm unit next to the door and pressed the area
indicated to log onto the communication system. "Captain Annan, this is
Plantoc Ra'aj. We shall be on the Bridge in a few moments. Please accept
our sincere thanks in regards to your invitation."
"Understood, Madam Chair. We look forward to your presence. Annan out."
T'Kresh turned back to the rest of her team. "It would seem that it is
time," she said as she ran her light blue hands over her dress to straighten
out any wrinkles that might have formed in transit.
"Yes Plantoc."
Thanks to the honor guard waiting outside the conference room they had been
using, it did not take long for the ambassadorial group to arrive on the
Bridge. They found a wiry African male sitting in the Captain's seat. His
sparkling eyes and smile wrinkles around his mouth indicated a warm and
friendly nature. He stood as he heard the doors shush open an close as the
Council members shifted onto the Bridge.
"Ambassadors on the Bridge!" he announced sharply and the officers on the
Bridge stood and saluted before returning to their consoles. He made his
way over to the group and extended a hand, which was accompanied by a smile
that just seemed to belong, to the Plantoc. "My apologies for not being
able to greet you when you first arrived aboard. We have been trying to
make all due speed to get you and your team to Cardassia Prime quickly."
"We understand, Captain. We appreciate your taking time out of what must be
a busy schedule to shuttle a group of diplomats on this mission."
"It has been my pleasure," he replied. He glanced over to the rest of the
group. "I would like to welcome all of you to the Bridge." Annan extended
a hand indicating that they were free to move to the center of the Bridge.
"We are ready to open a line to Central Command if you are."
Watson moved so he'd be slightly behind and to the side of the Plantoc as
they communicated.
Valtris was impressed by the treatment that they were getting from the
Captain. No matter what fleet you were in, most commanders did not
appreciate having diplomats aboard. She sidled to stand with the rest of
the group and await the start of the call.
(response?)
}}}=) Lisa
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