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Watson decided it was time to push the envelope. "I was talking with
Chair
Ra'aj on the way hear, and we were having a bit of a disagreement about something. Is it true that you are one of those folks who still likes to use ink and paper when writing correspondence." Watson could only hope that the true question was evident. A silence fell over the table as the Council representatives new what the true question was. Fortunately, Gul Legrath seemed oblivious. Melora started to open her mouth for a moment as if she was about to say something, but Rilg, who was seated next to her, grabbed her hand very uncharacteristically and sneered at her. His pointed Ferengi teeth were the only message she got, and she felt a surprising amount of fear from the small man. Golan's eyes darted around the table in anxiety before a smile spread across his lips. It was clear that he got the message. "I have always found the use of pen and paper to be comforting in our time when everyone seems to use dicto programs to write their correspondence. In some ways, they are more reliable since they can express the real feelings and character of the writer." <Yes!> Valtris thought to herself. They had it. He had at least confirmed that the letter Watson had received was from him. Now, they just had to figure a way to get him off planet without starting a war. Once he was out of Cardassian space, he could be given amnesty by one of the powers present. "I believe that you even once told me that you used traditional Cardassian ink and paper when writing your own correspondence," added T'Kresh. Rilg too smiled. They had their breakthrough. "Gul Legrath, I
am sure you government would be open to the professor taking a short vacation
considering everything he has been up to recently."
The Gul's eyes narrowed as he focused on the little worm. It was
going to be difficult to keep them off this. "As I assured you
before, the good professor is not a prisoner on Cardassia Prime. We were
only looking after his health and helping him to settle in after his
retirement."
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