Lt. Jr. Grade Qurgh'Loq, son of Qurgh'Lun: Their manners are more gentle, kind, than of our human generation you shall find
Mike Vago
((Forty minutes later, Diplomatic Conference Room 2, Deep Space 14))
The main things Qurgh'Loq knew about the Chey'd were that they were quick to quarrel, even among themselves, and they were quick to take offense. Not the easiest people to have a diplomatic conversation with, but Lt. Nilssen trusted him to take the lead. The first time he had been asked to do so, something he only realized once Nilssen's group was out of the room. Nevertheless, this is what he had been training for, and they Chey'd wanted to negotiate, or they wouldn't be here. Still, they had to be handled delicately.
Trinot: So, are these ones sent to the side while the actual negotiations take place with those ones?
Illini: Perhaps these ones have been.
Loq: Both negotiations are important. This one finds conversation is easier in smaller groups. Everyone has a chance to make their thoughts heard without getting lost in the crowd.
Halloway: Yes,
[ooc: was there supposed to be more here?]
Loq: We should begin by reaffirming the Federation's position. We do not seek territorial expansion or conquest, we are looking to foster friendly relations and mutually beneficial trade. Our great war was fought against the Founders, not the people who lived under their yoke. These ones are happy to see an independent and prosperous Cheyd'lang as our ally and partner.
Illini: It is important to know that all castes have always played a role in negotiating the future of the planet--even the castes Starfleet doesn’t like.
There was no particular caste Starfleet disliked, only the idea of castes themselves. Klingons had castes themselves, of course, but they Chey'd seemed to be more strictly held. A Klingon could rise to the warrior caste (or fall from it) through their actions. Whereas being born to a lower Chey'd caste was a curse that echoed through generations.
Halloway: That is good to hear, these ones value your efforts towards peace.
Illini: :: to Trinity :: And that one knows that this one lives by the eternal words of Consul Ber’laghieri: “Even the weak together thrive over great ones apart.”
Halloway: He sounds like a wise leader,
Loq: This one's people have a similar adage. It seems true wisdom knows no borders.
Illini: This one’s needs are simple, if a bit extravagant. But this one is not the planet. So what can you offer these ones that these ones do not have alone?
Clara glanced over to Loq expectantly.
Loq: As you know, the Federation is eager to trade, and open to exchanging technology. But there will be time for that later. For now, these ones want those ones oO was that the proper way to say "you", plural? Loq hoped he hadn't misspoke. Oo to feel like those ones have a partner in the Federation.
Halloway: Yes, These ones just want to make these talks easier for you.
Trinot/Illini: Response
Holloway leaned over to Loq, making sure only he could hear her.
Halloway: ::Whispering:: Maybe we should give them a tour of the station, Something to keep their mind off.
Loq: ::Nods:: An excellent idea. [louder, to the group] These meetings so often keep these ones stuck in small, windowless rooms [he gestured to the beige walls]. Perhaps a tour of the station would be a more pleasant setting.
Trinot/Illini: Response
Halloway: Of course, we are all friends here.
Trinot/Illini/Loq: Response
TAG / TBC
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Lieutenant. Jg Alex Forsyth
Tactical
USS Octavia E Butler
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