06-16-2026, 11:30 AM
“... Besides, I never said that we should disguise ourselves. What I was suggesting was that we alter the optics in the Hoolodeck so that the Captain appears bigger and more physically intimidating. If, after we learn the aliens' true nature, we can adjust the optics back to normal, chances are the aliens would attribute the shift in the Captain’s appearance to their extended hibernation. Still, ultimately the choice would be up to the Captain,” offered Sebastian.
"Midshipman," Amila stated firmly, though she kept her voice down as she stepped closer to him. "The decision has been made," she emphasized. "The time is now to get to work following the orders that best execute this decision."
"We don't want to start with deception at first contact because it establishes a bad precedent for trust," she added. "It will be hard to earn that, if our first meeting is born of deceit." She placed a reassuring hand on the young officer's shoulder. "This is why the work that you and A'kilees were able to do on the language is key here. Our best chance at success is communication and the U-T will lag for a while. We need you both on your toes."
"Got it?"
==Tag Sebastian==
"Midshipman," Amila stated firmly, though she kept her voice down as she stepped closer to him. "The decision has been made," she emphasized. "The time is now to get to work following the orders that best execute this decision."
"We don't want to start with deception at first contact because it establishes a bad precedent for trust," she added. "It will be hard to earn that, if our first meeting is born of deceit." She placed a reassuring hand on the young officer's shoulder. "This is why the work that you and A'kilees were able to do on the language is key here. Our best chance at success is communication and the U-T will lag for a while. We need you both on your toes."
"Got it?"
==Tag Sebastian==