More Visitors

Posted on Sat Dec 13th, 2014 @ 2:30pm by Commodore Samantha York & Commander Thaddius Storm

888 words; about a 4 minute read

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Sam walked into the transporter room to see who her visitors were this time. She had a feeling she wasn't going to like this visitor any more than she'd liked the last.

A Cardassian woman adorned in robes with modest colour but made of lavish silk stepped down from the transporter followed by a Starfleet Officer dressed in command reds. She approached Commodore York bowing her head. "Greetings Commodore York my name is Gilora, ambassador of Cardassia and this is my acquaintance Lieutenant Commander Serena Vance. We have been sent by our respective governments as it told some of my people were involved in an incident involving the death of one of your officers. The Cardassian Union wishes to get to the root of this problem and ensure lasting peace between our peoples and not allow the action of one to destroy all that we have worked for."

Vance? Sam wondered if she was another relative of Alexandra, but wasn't sure if she should ask.

Serena also bowed her head to the Commodore slightly nervous by her latest assignment. With a diplomatic function of such importance she hoped the voices would stay silent for the journey but she knew in her heart that would not be so.

"An incident?" Sam asked. "To which incident do you refer?" she asked. The information about Vance's death was not well-known. Especially not to a Cardassian, ambassador or no.

"A shuttlecraft. The details of whom were onboard are not known to us however we are aware that three of our warships left our space several days ago and were reported to have destroyed a shuttlecraft belonging to this vessel. Our government has dispatched us to ensure this is not taken as an act of war as the Cardassian Union did not sanction this vicious and senseless attack." The woman replied.

Sam had a lot of questions, and a lot of concerns, about this woman. "Why?" she asked bluntly.

"Our past relations have not been....well let's say they are coloured. We realize how fragile these relations are therefore the Cardassian Union wishes to cooperate with your authorities to ensure our mutual interests are met." The ambassador said smiling.

"Yes, but does not explain why you had ships here, during a diplomatic meeting, why you killed a Starfleet officer and why you now believe that you would be welcome on my ship," Sam continued.

She turned to the other woman. "Commander Vance? And what brings you here with the Ambassador." There was only the slightest hint of a pause before the last word.

"I'm here to make sure you guys don't start a war." Serena said bluntly.

Wow, great job Serena way to be diplomatic...

"Bluntness is not always undiplomatic," Sam assured her telepathically.

Serena shook her head. Of course the voices would begin NOW.

"I'm sorry ma'am, I didn't mean to be blunt. I'm kinda new at this....."

OH MY GOD Serena, why don't you just tell her you were an ensign last week? Serena cursed herself.

Sam raised an eyebrow. She was an Ensign last week? "So, why a visit and not a message?"

The Ambassador chuckled. "Because Commodore, actions speak much louder then words. When sending a message it is important to emphasize the execution and put a great deal of thought into every detail, otherwise it will never get across."

Sam felt a cold chill race down her spine. Could it be? She dismissed the thought. It couldn't possibly be... Either way, she didn't want another guest on her ship. Not now, anyway. She tapped her combadge. "York to Storm, could you meet me in the Transporter Room?"

"Of course ma'am. I'm on my way." Storm replied over the comm system.

Moments later Storm arrived in the transporter room. He looked over to the Cardassian woman and then Serena before turning to York. "How can I help you ma'am?" Storm asked.

"This is Ambassador Gilora and Commander Vance. They did not contact us prior to their arrival. As this is a most inopportune time, I would like you to take them to a secure room where they will be out of the way until Lieutenant Jones can meet with them." She didn't want them here and didn't have the time to entertain guests. She also felt uncomfortable around the Ambassador and she wasn't sure why. "Please make sure that they don't wander off by themselves while the other delegates are here."

"Delegates?" The ambassador said bewilderedly. "My apologies Commodore I was unaware you were hosting other delegations. Please forgive our intrusion we will happy follow your Commander here. However should you require any diplomatic services, I am at your disposal. It is the least I could do for such an intrusion."

"Thank you for your offer, Ambassador, but I have a diplomatic team that has the matter well in hand. I shall have one of them visit you as soon as he is free."

"Thank you Commodore." She said bowing to York. "Commander if you would please?"

Sam watched them go, then headed to security to assign a guard to their "visitors."

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Ambassador Gilora
Cardassian Ambassador

Lieutenant Commander Serena Vance
Companion of Gilora

Commodore Samantha York
Commanding Officer

Commander Thaddeus Storm
Security Investigations

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