"We have to work together. In service to the Tellarite Fleet, I am to work closely and report on all activities to the current interim commander, Governor Azalia Azoone.", Libby walked with Nicole to her conference with Admirals Tan and Deveniss.
Nicole glared at Libby, "I do not trust you."
"But you trust the damn little cheerleader.", Libby snapped in an obvious reference to Ophelia Prang'Laar.
"Please, Libby.", Nicole chastised, "I don't have time for your bullshit!"
"Farrah and I shall monitor all of your activity so we can verify no action will affect the viability of the Tellar System.", Libby snarled.
Nicole burst into the room with Tan and Deveniss. She stormed up to tan, "You let you petty jealousy stop you from scrambling the fighters. You are an asshole. Vincent is our friend."
"Then why would he chose you?", Tan looked at Nicole.
"Perhaps because leadership changes people, my friend. You are a gentle soul who nearly lost your relationship with Summer Vasa so you could lead Starfleet. You are still trying to recover. Hell, she is still trying to recover. You should not have this burden.", Nicole lectured.
"Look at Deveniss. He once commanded a station, shared a bed with Saehir Marrus and now he is afraid to leave his quarters. All this because he was asked first to lead the Kings and later to lead Starfleet. You are fine gentlemen. You are and should continue to be an example as to how to behave. Look at what leadership does to people. Vincent is alone. He lost Elora and Colby. Do you still want to lead?", Nicole begged.
"I have lost Orchid, Magenta, Penny and too many others. I am hardened by these losses. I am the Black Widow. I am best suited for the burden of leadership. You are both more competent. You are both more experienced but you are both too good for this task.", Nicole looked out into space.
The two old gentlemen wandered over and stood beside her. They never realized her understanding ever before. Tan looked at Nicole, "The fighters will be at the ready, Admiral."
"I would aspect no less.", Nicole looked sternly out the window.
Other ambassadors have seen this side of Branson before but now Tan and Deveniss have seen it with their own eyes. The spider however small still bites and can take down the largest of man.
Posted By
Admiral Nicole Branson
Commander in Chief
King's Fleet
At the request of
Admiral Vincent Viceroy
Commander in Chief
Betazoid Alliance
