Melora Damesh arrived at Plantoc Ra'aj's office and indicated to the underling at the desk that she was expected. While she managed to keep any expression off her face, inside she was less than pleased. By rights this meeting should've been held at *her* office, but she had reluctantly decided not to demand that. There were more important things she would have to spend energy fighting for, if the Cardassian Union's rights were to be properly respected in the Council. One had to know how to pick one's battles if one was going to get anywhere.
"Ambassador Dames, please come in," said the Council Chair as she had a sense of deja vu. "I thank you for taking time out of what must be a very busy schedule." "Indeed." Melora responded dryly. "I was hoping you could share with me your thoughts about the Diplomatic Council .... what it has or hasn't accomplished in your opinion." Melora shook her head. Sometimes Ra'aj could be downright obtuse, she thought to herself. What she--and the Cardassian Union she represented--felt was lacking in the Diplomatic Council should be obvious to anyone with an ounce of intelligence. But since she clearly was going to have to at least summarize--"Plantoc, it is simple..there has been far too little regard for the rights of the Cardassian Union in the decisions this Council has made over the past few years." T'Kresh bit back the heavy sign and the desire to roll her eyes. She was surprised that she hadn't gotten more of this with these one-on-one discussions. "I appreciate your candor, Melora. I am honored that you feel comfortable enough to share with me your people's concerns. I would like to do what I can to try and make sure that Cardassia feels it's voice is being properly heard. What issues would you like us to focus on that would be of particular interest to your goviernment?" (Melora?) ============================= AJ
