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>"That is kind of you, Admiral Bedru, however it would be easier if you and >your >diplomatic party were to come down to the planet surface. Things being >what they >are, the first meeting will be more than diplomatic.", the Minister >said politely. >'more than diplomatic' was code to Watson that the meeting was to include more >than >just the diplomats. The military was a given, but just who else. If she >was was not >saying, which was the case here, that meant that others would be >there. Others that >she would not, or could not, mention. Watson raised an eyebrow...was....SHE...there? He started to sweat just a test. >She continued without pause, "Perhaps a meeting on the planet surface in say, >20 of >your minutes?" "Excellent...we'll be there. I have a request I would like to make. I would like to allow some shore leave for the crew of this ship. The journey here was taxing due to some research projects we performed along the way and a break would be good for them."
