Posted by Civilian Kenzo B’tren-Hyrushi (Governor) in Governor’s Office- Diplomatic Overtures

Posted by Captain Eela Dasca (Lt. Governor) in Governor’s Office- Diplomatic Overtures

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Eela was also at home, and the diplomatic code on the Ambassador’s message had triggered a filter her and Cort had set-up to prioritize which message would send her an alert when she was out of the office. Hyrushi’s call sounded in her office and Eela moved through her apartment and settled in at the desk. “Evening Kenzo. I just read the message myself. Certainly prompts a few questions.”

“More than a few.” Kenzo said dryly.

“I know Mathis, at least a little bit. Our paths have crossed a couple times while I was in the corps. She’s a big deal- they wouldn’t be proposing to send someone with her impressive record without a really good reason.”

~Eela Dasca, Lt. Gov

“So my questions are multiple and I am aware that you may not have the answers. First and foremost is why would they want to establish an embassy on Oed? This is already their territory. The only reason you do that is if you foresee and are planning on something truly large scale occurring at the location. And by large scale I am thinking historically of the kind of event like the Khitomer Accords… or you are planning on allowing said territory to be annexed by another government.” and he smiled a rueful smile. “Or you are granting that territory independence and self-governance. Which we both know isn’t the case.”

Hyrushi

There was no way to know for sure the answer, but Eela still took her time considering the options. After all, while her role had been Diplomat, not Ambassador, she had certainly moved about in that realm enough to understand it. An exhaled breath ensured. “So, it depends. Of the three options you’ve listed, the latter two are unlikely. We are firmly within Federation territory and there is no one near enough that a trade of territory would even make sense, and the only territorial dispute over Oed occurred many years ago and we’ve heard nothing from them in a long time. My instinct is that we’re looking at the former. Something that will affect the colony on a long term basis and requires us to have the authority to act on a diplomatic basis.”

“Hold on, let me check the location code and see where she sent it from,” Dasca said, her fingers moving across the key and snorted. “She’s calling from Black Rock. Interesting.” It told her the Federation had had Mathis on the move and prompted more questions in Eela’s mind. She looked off at the timepiece on the wall that was set for Oed’s 25-hour day and mentally calculated what time it might be on Black Rock which kept a 24-hour day. “It’ll be before normal working hours there now. I can set up a call with her now, or we can wait till our morning. I’m fine either way.” She also knew that her mind was brimming with thoughts and it was unlikely she’d sleep much tonight.

~Eela Dasca, Lt. Gov.