"Please be calm.", D'Solos looked at Vincent.
"How can I be calm? Brooklyn is being held god knows where by the f**king Klingons!", Vincent snapped.
"This is a peace conference.", D'Solos reminded the Secretary of State.
Vincent walked into the room. Hon'Tihl was standing next to Admiral Dominic Montgomery. Vincent lost his mind. He went running up to her, "Where the hell is she?"
General Kabarann looked at Vincent, "I have no knowledge of whom you speak."
"Don't play me for a fool, Honey! Where is Brooklyn?", Vincent shouted.
"Commodore Viceroy, please...", Governor Vreenak motioned to Vincent to sit down.
General Kabarann looked at Admiral Montgomery and Commander T'Ken, "I will not sit at the table if Commodore Viceroy asks me about the whereabouts of Lt. Commander Brooklyn Paneera again. The Klingon House of Olarg disavows any knowledge of the incident in question and takes no responsibility for the kidnapping."
D'Solos glared at Vincent frowning. Vincent finally spoke up, "I will not ask the question."
Hon'Tihl mocked the Phoenix Fleet Commodore, "Commodore Viceroy, you have the floor."
Vincent looked at Dominic and then at Commodore Elizabeth Coren, "Commodore Coren, out of respect for your prestigious rank, I will ask the first question of you."
Elizabeth smiled, "I respect your authority to ask the question, Commodore."
The dynamic of the political joust was playing out before everyone's eyes.
Vincent looked at Elizabeth, "Where is Lt. Lavender Coren?"
Elizabeth was furious, "Dr. Coren is on the Phoenix Colony."
Vincent stood up and tapped his combadge, "Computer locate Lt. Lavender Coren."
"Shut up!", Elizabeth snapped.
"Lt. Lavender Coren is in the Station Brig, Section 657, Deck 76.", the Computer responded.
Elizabeth snapped, "This is a diplomatic forum. The question is invalid."
D'Solos had her opening. She stood up, "Dr. Lavender Coren is a citizen of the Phoenix Federation being held against her will on Starbase 234. We demand formal access."
"You are in no position to demand anything.", Dominic jumped to his feet glaring at the Governess.
"She is my daughter!", Elizabeth screamed.
"So you betrayed Nicole Branson to the Klingons.", Vincent snapped.
"I would do anything to get her back!", Elizabeth screamed.
"So you admit it.", Vincent shouted.
"I admit nothing.", Elizabeth snapped.
"The Klingon Empire refuses to acknowledge any association with Commodore Elizabeth Coren.", Hon'Tihl shouted, joining the conversation.
"You do not speak for the Klingon Empire.", T'Ken interrupted.
"The Romulan Star Empire would like to know if Elizabeth Coren and the House of Olarg made arrangements to kidnap Nicole Branson.", T'Ken demanded.
"And Lt. Commander Brooklyn Paneera.", Vincent demanded.
"I refuse to answer.", Hon'Tihl Kabarann responded.
Praetor T'Ros suddenly entered the room, "The Romulan Star Empire would like the House of Olarg to confirm the whereabouts of Romulan Citizen Christine T'Nley."
"What?", Vincent looked at T'Ros.
"The question is before the community.", T'Ros glared at Hon'Tihl.
"Restore the city of Kalama and all will be restored.", Hon'Tihl finally shouted.
"Where are they?", Vincent shouted.
Hon'Tihl looked around the angry room, "They are being tested. They will come to value their freedom and understand what failing to stand up for Klingon Rights truly means."
The Klingon General stormed from the room.
Elizabeth went to leave. Vincent grabbed her arm, "If you do not release Lavender Coren, the Phoenix Federation will withdraw its military support for Starbase 234 and support the Romulan Annex of the Territory of Montgomery."
Dominic glared at Elizabeth. Elizabeth glared back, "She is my daughter."
"You are my officer.", Dominic glared.
Elizabeth looked at the officer, "Release Dr. Coren to the Phoenix Colony."
Elizabeth looked at Vincent, "I hope your test, your loss of Lt. Commander Brooklyn Paneera helps you to understand how I feel... I am losing my daughter."
"By your hand.", Vincent mocked as Lavender ran towards him and gave him a hug.
Lavender looked at Vincent, "Where is Nicole?"
"I don't know sweetie. I just don't know.", Vincent frowned.
Posted by:
Commodore Vincent Viceroy
Secretary of Defence
Phoenix Colony
Phoenix Federation
Based on concept developed by
Nicole Branson
Chancellor - Omega Academy
Phoenix Colony
Phoenix Federation
