10 hours ago
As the Captain went over the mission briefing, T'Lari considered the situation. This was the time she'd been involved in any sort of first contact mission. Her previous posting (not including the first Yeager) had involved Cardassian border patrols, supply runs, and the occasional smuggler. This was new, and she wondered if Starfleet had erred in assigning this ragtag ship and crew. But as she listened she understood. It wasn't just one mission.
Perhaps we will impress the Wairara people if we merely make a good showing.
The diplomatic part concerned her. While the newly-arrived Trill would be handling negotiations, he had already shown a disrespect for the Captain and crew. To immediately demonstrate such an attitude because the Captain (who had numerous demands on her time) lagged a few minutes behind did not speak well of the man. Perhaps he was one of those individuals who could hide his true beliefs behind a smile. He was, after all, a diplomat.
This is going to be a very interesting mission.
Perhaps we will impress the Wairara people if we merely make a good showing.
The diplomatic part concerned her. While the newly-arrived Trill would be handling negotiations, he had already shown a disrespect for the Captain and crew. To immediately demonstrate such an attitude because the Captain (who had numerous demands on her time) lagged a few minutes behind did not speak well of the man. Perhaps he was one of those individuals who could hide his true beliefs behind a smile. He was, after all, a diplomat.
This is going to be a very interesting mission.