Post by Ho Chi on Jul 30, 2008 21:19:13 GMT -5
….Ho Chi could see the door of the President’s room was slightly ajar when he arrived. As he peered in a muffled sound emanated from within; Ho Chi was not sure of its origins but still managed a quick and cautious glance around the entranceway prior to entering the Presidential Stateroom.
The President was at his desk looking over some star charts. He was mouthing words that were no more than a mumble to Ho Chi. The President strikes a blow to the table then finally notices Ho Chi at the door.
“VP Ho Chi…. where on B5 have you been? There is a crisis to be dealt with.”
“Mr. President, please forgive me. I have been thinking over this whole League situation, I needed to be alone to gather my thoughts.”
The President just stared or more like glared at his VP. Ho Chi began to think he should have brought the security team with him. Then the President’s eyes relaxed, but only slightly. This was a good sign thought Ho Chi as he began to speak.
“Mr. President, I have walked what seemed like miles while pacing back and forth hoping to achieve a little foresight into Sector 2522. I have gazed upon the very gate with my mind’s eye. I have come to at least one conclusion.”
“And…..”
“Mr. President….John…I…”
“…..crap, out with it. We’ve no time for this.”
“John, I have grave concerns about the presence of the League fleet in Sector 2522. I have a feeling deep inside that if the League had had the more powerful fleet, the League would have already attacked. I believe they expected a much weaker EA presence. Furthermore, this movement could very well have been conceived as a sort of scouting mission to determine the strength of our fleet. I fear a much more powerful League fleet maybe lurking outside our sensor range. “
The President stood up, taking a deep breath. It seemed to be a breath of vindication. “And what is your recommendation?”
“Sir, it is my belief the League respects strength. If we do not show strength, I believe the League will become bolder in its actions. Mr. President, we must not show weakness now. The League fleet must not be allow to withdraw without a being punished for their intrusion.”
“So, it will be war after all…..”
Ho Chi once again shifted his eyes to the window in the Presidential Stateroom, fixing them solidly on Sector 2522.
The President was at his desk looking over some star charts. He was mouthing words that were no more than a mumble to Ho Chi. The President strikes a blow to the table then finally notices Ho Chi at the door.
“VP Ho Chi…. where on B5 have you been? There is a crisis to be dealt with.”
“Mr. President, please forgive me. I have been thinking over this whole League situation, I needed to be alone to gather my thoughts.”
The President just stared or more like glared at his VP. Ho Chi began to think he should have brought the security team with him. Then the President’s eyes relaxed, but only slightly. This was a good sign thought Ho Chi as he began to speak.
“Mr. President, I have walked what seemed like miles while pacing back and forth hoping to achieve a little foresight into Sector 2522. I have gazed upon the very gate with my mind’s eye. I have come to at least one conclusion.”
“And…..”
“Mr. President….John…I…”
“…..crap, out with it. We’ve no time for this.”
“John, I have grave concerns about the presence of the League fleet in Sector 2522. I have a feeling deep inside that if the League had had the more powerful fleet, the League would have already attacked. I believe they expected a much weaker EA presence. Furthermore, this movement could very well have been conceived as a sort of scouting mission to determine the strength of our fleet. I fear a much more powerful League fleet maybe lurking outside our sensor range. “
The President stood up, taking a deep breath. It seemed to be a breath of vindication. “And what is your recommendation?”
“Sir, it is my belief the League respects strength. If we do not show strength, I believe the League will become bolder in its actions. Mr. President, we must not show weakness now. The League fleet must not be allow to withdraw without a being punished for their intrusion.”
“So, it will be war after all…..”
Ho Chi once again shifted his eyes to the window in the Presidential Stateroom, fixing them solidly on Sector 2522.