They entered through the door of the Commander’s dining hall. A decent sized room with effort put into its appearance. Artwork on it’s walls featured dramatic sharp lines and points. It it was well lit with orange-tinted sconces, that had the flickering appearance of fire. They might have been both surprised to find, instead of a set lunch table, three armed officers standing there. By all appearances, they had been discussing something prior to the other’s arrival.

“What is this?” Commander Kerax asked firmly. The leader of the group paced toward the two of them and started speaking,

“We have been discussing our recent circumstances, Commander. It’s obvious your judgment has been clouded recently,” Kerax mirrored his movements, stepping closer,

“How so?”

“It is clear that the Federation knew we where coming, and sent these agents to further sabotage our efforts. While you have been distracted with entertaining this human as if he were our guest.” They raised the disruptor toward Loughty,

“We have concluded it might be best to get rid of them. If we do so now, and then go back to Romulan space, we could remain in hiding until…”

“Until what?” Kerax interrupted, “Until the Vikshana sends the report to central command and they are on high alert looking for us? I would rather take my chances with the Federation.Especially if there officers are returned unharmed.” She stepped between the armed officer and Commander Loughty, staring down them down.

“That’s just their propaganda,” he continued to rant, “They are no different than the Star Empire, or the Free State or any other. You don’t truly believe that we would just be accepted with open arms?”

“And would be foolish of them to do so. However, what I do believe is that, with time and understanding, we can find a place for ourselves within their boarders.” Kerax replied, showing a great amount of restraint to at least appear calm, “For example, Commander Loughty was just explaining that there is a particular officer under his command, considered a very useful and productive member of his crew, who is also a defector. Isn’t that correct, Commander?”

|Commander Kerax|
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