Posted by Civilian Revna Freya McKenzie (Resident) in Federation Embassy

Posted by Civilian Jeannette Mathis (Federation Ambassador) in Federation Embassy

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The PR Director shrugged. “Nothing overly surprising. Many colonial worlds are banding back and forth on whether or not they would allow their people to be put in this position. The council is strongly expressing that they are Federation colonies and subject to the council. The diplomatic corp just keeps expressing how delicate negotiations and along with official first contacts are.”

Revna, Lady McKenzie

Jeanette gave a soft snort. “So the usual and expected, okay. I am expecting to be called into a meeting with the Vren in the next few days as we sort of get our feet under us again. I need to know even the tiniest glimmers of dissent or uncertainty. Maybe we as a group can address them in small ways that will make things move along more smoothly.” Or at least it was her hope. Then again, being hopefully was really a huge part of her job. After all, you couldn’t be there to negotiate peacefully unless you had some hope it would go well.

Jeannette Mathis, Federation Ambassador

Revna was diplomatic until it was time not to be. “What would help a lot is if we could make an official announcement that the murderer was caught and we can truthfully say they had no connection to the Vren. The longer it takes to find the person responsible, that more rumors are going to circulate and create a false truth for people to manipulate.”

Revna, Lady McKenzie

“Yes,” that would help a great deal,” Jeanette said, though her tone was almost flat. “Obviously I can’t be kept in the details of the loop, but I do know the investigation is moving along. When they have something to tell me, I’ll know.” Her shoulders sagged ever so slightly as she watched the screen. Knowing the who and why would help so many things but Mathis was not so naive to think it would bring her closure. Not in the way it might for others.

Jeannette Mathis, Federation Ambassador

“Well we shall not wait around for fate, but make our own, hmm?” Revna said. It would not bring closure, but it would make Mathis’ job easier.

Revna, Lady McKenzie

Mathis sighed. “It’s not so simple. I can’t just go around demanding people tell me things. Everything is too precarious right now. But I’ll take suggestions.”

Jeannette Mathis, Federation Ambassador