>Bedru did not feel reassured. "I see," she replied. "I thank you for
>your offer to help. Every resource that can aid in the rescue of the
>South Hampton crew is appreciated.
Watson nodded.
>"For now, Mr. Watson, I would like you to work very closely with me on the
>negotiations. What can you tell me about the individuals we are likely to
>encounter? Anything about individual personalities that might tend to
>impact our discussions."
"The Ramesar are very isolationist in policy and belief. Everyone else is below them. We will not always be given a lot of respect by them but they will be cordial. There is also the option that knowledge of my having married a Ramesar will offer some more leeway, but with their old-guard that could backfire...I am a little far from knowing exactly how we will be greeted. They treated me well when I was living in the population-I believe that will continue..."
