Post # 50 - An Understanding Or???

Posted on Thu Apr 21st, 2022 @ 1:50pm by Lieutenant James McTavish & Commodore Cyndi Song & Captain Rogue Green {Meji}

Mission: Weapon Investigating
Location: Quagmire
Timeline: Current

ON:

{Amandora}

"Commodore we're being hailed, it's the Thorloran ship,"

"On screen," Cyndi ordered.

Czar Dasheer's face appeared on the Screen "Commodore the meeting room is all set for tomorrow along with a Security detail in place to ensure your safety [hiss]" Dasheer informed the C.O. of the Ship.

"My Chief Strategic Operations Officer, Lieutenant Commander Green will be beaming down along with an armed guard," Cyndi responded.

"I will be expecting them at ten hundred tomorrow on Quagmire [hiss]. I will explain our position on the matter before us; hopefully we can come to an understanding [hiss]. Dasheer out" as the Screen returned to the space in front of them.

{Quagmire}

Czar Kinlo Dasheer arrived just before ten hundred and went to the Meeting Room awaiting the arrival of the Officers from the Amandora.

Since the atmosphere in the research Center was less than ideal, Kinlo was dressed in a suit to compensate for the cold temperatures. Only his head was exposed with a breathing tube, under what would pass for a nose, to maintain the hot and humid air necessary for his survival.

Green shimmered into being as the transporter finished solidifying her body. She saw Kinlo a few meter away, her own escort a few meters behind her. Knowing her saber hilt was worn sideways along her lumbar region, Green walked forward with a bit of swagger. "Magistrate." She gave a respectful nod. She came to a stop at a discrete distance. However, if she called on the Core, then she could leap in and decapitate this asshat in mere seconds. "So, you called this meeting, Magistrate. Speak, or get out of my way."

Kinlo looked at Green and thought "This person has guts and little respect....this should be interesting" as he spoke "Have a seat and I will explain our position in this matter [hiss]". He sat waiting for this person to do the same before continuing.

Seeing a large boulder half buried in the turf, Rogue walked around it and sat, looking at the Tholian. The Core was working overtime to keep her safe, and free of surprises, with her Sense reaching out to discover duplicity. As she sat, relaxing herself as much as possible, Green then looked to the Tholian. "Magistrate, our time is limited. We both know the repercussions of allowing such a destructive force to be unleashed into the galaxy. Honestly, I don't care why you are interested in anti-matter, as long as your interest does not include killing my own people. If you have queries, now is the time."

The Magistrate thought for a moment before proceeding " The Tholian Assembly is concerned about the Alliance to our east [hiss]....They are only a few light years from our borders [hiss]" he explained then paused "This weapon will be a deterrent to stop any further expansion towards us. The Nyberrites must not be allowed to expand [hiss].....if they loose a planet then maybe they will give us the respect we deserve and take us seriously [hiss]."

Green stood back up as Kinlo spoke, pacing a bit as her mind churned with what he was saying. As he ended his last piece she stopped and faced him, then took a few steps towards him with her hands down at her sides and free to be seen; non-threatening. "Would you consider a neutral party mediation on your behalf?"

Kinlo just sat for a moment starring at Green "Don't you think we've tried diplomacy already [hiss]" he queried than paused before continuing " It was to no avail.....what makes you think that the mighty Federation will be anymore successful [hiss]".

"Because," said Green. "You and I both know that talking is an effective means to ceasing war and many other situations. Whatever weapon you may have been trying to conceive, Starfleet will NOT allow to be created. That is not a threat, Magistrate, that is both a fact and a truth. I know your species comes from another dimension, where you were running from something. You are here to survive and get back home. If any government in this galaxy understands that more than the Federation, then they are liars. That type of thing is why the Federation was formed. Equity among all, Sir." Ro then went to a knee and looked up at the Tholian. "If there is any duplicity on behalf of the Federation, or Starfleet, I will take full responsibility. Should such truths be found, I will immediately surrender myself for your justice. As I am, that is all I can promise you."

The Tholian looked at Green sensing a true spirit of sincerity in both her speech and mannerisms as he replied "Being a Military person, I agree that diplomacy should come first [hiss]. If your confident that you can maneuver this situation with the Nyberrites, then and only then will we consider abandoning our research and construction of this weapon [hiss]" Kinlo stated wondering if he had misjudged the entire situation altogether.

As Green got back to standing she then gave a bow from the neck. "I am honored you agree, Kinlo. Your position does your people credit. Now, I shall return to my people and present them with your position. Whether they agree, or not, you have my word that I will aid you in whatever way possible. I bid you long life and success, Magistrate." Green walked back to the spot where she had originally beamed in, spinning to face the Tholian. "With your blessing I shall return to my vessel."

The Magistrate gave Green a nod, and what would pass for a smile, as she disappeared in a beam of light.

Kinlo sat for a moment savoring the mutual understanding while thinking "Perhaps I judged these Federation people wrongly" then he pressed his communication device "Kinlo zebare dupot" and moments later the meeting room was once again empty.

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