Soval had reserved one of the ‘pick nick’ areas of the Arboretum for this meeting and had gone so far as to have the ship’s stewards prepare a pick nick basket and drinks. This would be uncomfortable for the Chief scientist and he wanted to do all he could to minimize it.

He arrived early and began a series of meditations to reinforce his barriers and to quiet his mind. The truth be told he was ill at ease being exposed to two telepaths and the ship’s Counselor at one meeting.

LC Soval