Originally posted by calguard66
"I speak only for Vulcan, and then only until such time as more senior members of our delegation arrive, but I suspect that; as shown by the construction of this station, the economic aid and disaster relief offered by the Federation, and the military protection offered to outlying Cardassian colonies, the Federation wishes good relations between itself and Cardassia. This is not driven by altruism, but simple logic."
"I said it was an effective tool, but not the only one in a government's arsenal," Gir responds, a mischevious curl forming on his lip as he pilfers a drink off a passing tray, sniffs it once and takes a sip. "As a soldier, however, you do agree that the ability to defend yourself, the ability to at least make the enemy pay a high cost if he decides to strike, is just as necessary. Certainly your simple logic tells you that."
Gir glances down at the drink in his hand and frowns slightly, adding, "Man, this is terrible," before taking a larger gulp of the orange liquid.
Last edited by Sea Tyger; 02-28-2003 at 05:31 PM.
Davy Jones
"Frightened? My dear, you are looking at a man who has laughed in the face of death, sneered at doom, and chuckled at catastrophe! I was petrified."
-- The Wizard of Oz