Nicole spent the morning with Professor S'Nii briefing her up to speed on colony politics as the Vulcan prepared to take her place in the Legislative Assembly. Nicole was very proud that a student of hers was about to replace her on the council. It was a perfect scenario.
Nicole would meet S'Nii and Lindsay for lunch. S'Nii began the conversation with a single word, "Asshole!"
Nicole looked puzzled. Such a strong and emotional word from the Vulcan.
"Huh?", Nicole responded.
"The Federation has assigned Ambassador Propeya Pan'Taar, a Tellerite to observe our political activities after the tragedy in space.", S'Nii explained.
"Stupid pigs!", S'Nii used another emotional outburst.
"Hey.", Nicole retorted.
Lindsay smiled, "She does not mean Penny."
"Its a Tellerite invasion!", S'Nii mocked.
Nicole knew immediately that she was talking about Rosalie. Nicole had used her influence to get Rosalie Prang'Laar on to the Pope. She knew that John would assign her at Nicole's request.
Nicole left the meeting in a foul mood. She was already pissed off when she arrived at her Ephyra suburban home. Penny was sitting outside. She looked like she had been crying.
"What is it?", Nicole looked at her true love.
Penny pointed over at the moving in neighbors. Nicole looked over as a family of Tellerites were moving in. Nicole smiled, "That should make you happy."
A young Tellerate came running over, "Auntie Penny!"
Penny looked up as Propeya Pan'Taar followed his son over to the house. He looked at Nicole, "A wonderful idea to live amongst the commoner. It has served you three terms as Governor. Well played."
Nicole looked at Popeye, "I live here because I am one of them."
"You are not a commoner, Lt. Branson.", Popeye looked at Nicole.
Penny looked at her brother in law, "Don't."
SHe knew what was coming. Popeye looked at Nicole, "The homosexual population makes up less than 5% of the known universe's population. You are far from common. You are not normal and you disgust me."
Penny stood up, "Propeya, that is enough."
"You attact them. You perpetuate your lifestyle. The city of Ephyra is represented by a Vulcan who shares her bed with a human female. These are both an afront to their very nature. A Vulcan mates based upon the Pon'Farr. They don't mate on a regular basis and they damn sure don't mate for pleasure with a female.", Popeye mocked.
"Your mother knew it. She is now with the Governor.", Popeye observed.
"There are others. Raine Vasa and Tasha Viceroy. Vincent is considered a great leader and yet his niece sleeps with the mayor. Tasha pollutes the Pope. Rosalie serves on that ship.", Popeye mocked.
"It is not contagious.", Penny snapped.
"You should find a nice doctor, a Tellerite and started a family.", Popeye ordered.
Brenna and Colby came running up, "Mommy P, come to the mall with us."
Penny heard the words and was suddenly bolstered. She stood up and glared at Popeye, "I have a family."
Penny winked and headed away with the girls.
Popeye looked at Nicole, "It is time this colony had real leadership. You have had a lesbian, an incompetent fallen Commander in Chief, a Betazoid with an agenda to discredit a lesbian ~ something I can understand, and now a Betazoid trying to rebuild his reputation after betraying the Federation and all others."
"And you, a zealot is that leadership.", Ncole glared at Popeye.
"I am.", Popeye smiled.
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Lt. Nicole Branson
Inhabitant of Ephyra City
Ephya Colony
King's Fleet
