> > "In the previous experiences with the
> Ramesar,
> > there was a show fleet...one
> > that would show up for First Contact...but in
> > my time living among them
> > there were rumblings of a much more powerful
> > fleet that would show up when
> > the heavy guns were needed...kind of like
> good
> > cop bad cop. Actually..." he
> > thought for a moment, "When the diplomatic
> > party comes, good cop-bad cop
> > might not be a bad ploy to use in
> > negotiations."
> >
> "Perhaps. Who do you suggest playing what
> role?"
>
> {response}
>
> "Inspector Nash, do you have any thoughts
> to offer here?"
>
> "I think you would make an excellent good cop,
> Admiral. And I, myself, prefer the
> quiet but meacing looking surly cop approach
> for myself."
>
Smiling, she replies, "I do believe you are a good judge of roles,
Inspector. Perhaps we should see just what your people have to say about the
trip down..."
{folks}