09-25-2025, 02:44 AM
Jez was fascinated by the diplomatic niceties, but Jez couldn’t help but think that everyone was just being nice, as opposed to actually working towards the greater good for the people of Riani. Jez had to admire both The President and Commander Velaul, two formidable women trying to make the best of a bad situation. It was like watching two Chess Masters battling each other fighting to check mate the other. Each one has to fight for their respective positions, but without appearing weak or unreasonable. After all, compromise is a necessity in diplomacy.
The President then said something that caught Jez’s attention, “A vocal minority of our citizens, even within my own government, advocate for closer ties with the Federation. Some believe that we should align ourselves with the Cardassians. Most seem to think that we were better off before we made contact with the rest of the quadrant.
“As for me, I think it’s clear that we won’t survive if we fail to forge alliances, and you’re the first to take an interest in us for something other than our resources," She said, nodding toward Mala. "Even the Cardassians lost interest for years once they decided that our Dilithium wasn’t worth the trouble of refining. I admit that I expected you to threaten or strong-arm us into submission. Would you really allow us to try Ambassador Jonas according to our laws? The charges against him are serious, but I can personally guarantee that he will receive a fair trial.”
Jez knew that the Cardassians just didn’t walk away from Dilithium, even if it wasn’t refined, Dilithium was valuable no matter what condition it is in, but why would the Cardassians just walk away? There was no logic in it.
“ Excuse me, Madame President, any idea why the Cardassians didn’t want your Dilithium , even unrefined Dilithium is valuable and could be sold for many different trade items and services.” Said Jez.
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The President then said something that caught Jez’s attention, “A vocal minority of our citizens, even within my own government, advocate for closer ties with the Federation. Some believe that we should align ourselves with the Cardassians. Most seem to think that we were better off before we made contact with the rest of the quadrant.
“As for me, I think it’s clear that we won’t survive if we fail to forge alliances, and you’re the first to take an interest in us for something other than our resources," She said, nodding toward Mala. "Even the Cardassians lost interest for years once they decided that our Dilithium wasn’t worth the trouble of refining. I admit that I expected you to threaten or strong-arm us into submission. Would you really allow us to try Ambassador Jonas according to our laws? The charges against him are serious, but I can personally guarantee that he will receive a fair trial.”
Jez knew that the Cardassians just didn’t walk away from Dilithium, even if it wasn’t refined, Dilithium was valuable no matter what condition it is in, but why would the Cardassians just walk away? There was no logic in it.
“ Excuse me, Madame President, any idea why the Cardassians didn’t want your Dilithium , even unrefined Dilithium is valuable and could be sold for many different trade items and services.” Said Jez.
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