Host Amb_Merlot says:
USS Cherokee 10902.15 Nice & Slow, part 1

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer
Steve Weller as Producer Amb_Merlot and XO_Ayidee
Zach Farland as CNS_Cmdr_Wells 
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash 
Rob Bindels as FCO_LtJG_Zdunowski and Amb_Ongeduld

Leave of Absence
Mark Haslam as aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard 

Host XO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 10902.15, Commander Ayidee recording.  Several of the Senior Staff have been asked to assist Ambassador Merlot in his negotiations, while the rest of us are taking the time to catch up on a few Star Fleet training programs.  Hopefully, the negotiations are going well.

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Host Amb_Merlot says:
::In Conference Room 1, wishing that there was a simple way around this problem.::
CNS_Wells says:
::Entering Conference Room One with Commander Nash, looking for Admiral Merlot:;  OPS: I'm not sure why they called us to this thing.  Better brush up on my diplomatic and negotiations skills.  I didn't think we would see him again.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
::Walking in the hallways, towards the conference room. Meanwhile checking some notes as he wants to be up to date.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::entering Starbase Conference Room 1 to assist Ambassador Merlot in his talks with the Federation.::  CNS:  Know what you mean, I'll try not to fall asleep during this discussion.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: I'm not sure where we should go now.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
Self: When I look at my schedule today, I wonder when I can have a meal in between, They plan everything full!

Host Amb_Merlot says:
CNS/ OPS: Excellent, great to see both of you again!  ::Rushes over.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Just down somewhere, if we need to move, we'll just move.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
::Arrives at the conference room. Checks his notes again. Conference Room 1. And enters it.::

CNS_Wells says:
::Sees Merlot has spotted us:: AMB: There you are, Sir.  Good to see you again.  How are things going?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Amb_Merlot:  Great to see you again, guess we're still going to be here to help you and your people enter the Federation, or on the road to be a part of the Federation.

CNS_Wells says:
AMB: I was a bit surprised to be asked to be here for this.

Host Amb_Merlot says:
CNS: A bit slowly, I'm afraid, and I think it is getting to your Ambassador.  That delay that you helped me to deal with?  Ah, we had better start, or we'll make the issue worse.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
All: Ah I see that you already arrived? Good. Let’s start right away. For those that do not know me, I am Ambassador Ongeduld, and I am in the diplomatic area for, well, ages. Shall we start?  Perhaps it is a good idea if you all give a short introduction of yourselves?  Let’s start on the left to right. Counselor could you start please? As you are left?

CNS_Wells says:
::Sees and hears the Federation Ambassador wanting to call the meeting to order::

Amb_Ongeduld says:
::Taking a seat, working himself through some paperwork and placing all needed in front of him.::

CNS_Wells says:
AMB: Why? What's wrong? Is it the communication delay again?

Host Amb_Merlot says:
CNS: Yes, but it's not me it is getting to now.  It is my counterpart, and the delays in answer to his proposals.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunowski says:
::Walks slowly over to the Holodeck 14. Peaks in and sees it is partly filled.::

CNS_Wells says:
::Notices the FED AMB wants him to speak:: Amb_Ongeduld: Well, I am Commander Garrison Wells, Counselor of the USS Cherokee.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
CNS: Could you please start? I do not have all day. I am sorry for that.  Go ahead.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunowski says:
::Takes a seat, in the middle of 5 empty rows.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::sits down and gets settled::

CNS_Wells says:
AMBO: I'm done but, I understand there may be a problem Ambassador Ongeduld?

Amb_Ongeduld says:
CNS: I understand you are the counselor of this ship, right. Noted. But what is the problem?

FCO_LtJg_Zdunowski says:
Self: I have no idea what is coming at me. Or why I can not join the others. Anyway, lets make the best out of it.

CNS_Wells says:
AMBO: You do understand that Ambassador Merlot has a unique situation in that proposals and such need time to be processed by his people.

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb_Ongeduld: I try to make it happen as quick as I can, sir.  I will try to move things along again today.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
CNS: I know that. And I tried to understand. But I do not know, if I have enough time to talk to a zillion people. Meanwhile...if you would be so kind and try to help the Ambassador, Merlot is the name? Then I guess it is best if the lady next to you gives a short intro.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::looks up::  ALL:  I'm Commander Kyleigh Nash, Head of Ship's Operations on the USS Cherokee.

CNS_Wells says:
AMB: Sir, you need not be apologetic.  You are our guest here. I'm sure Ambassador Ongeduld can understand that.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
::Makes some notes.::  OPS: Thank you

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunowski says:
::The information meeting has started and the FCO started to note everything down on his PADD.::

CNS_Wells says:
Amb_Ongeduld: Sir, with all due respect, are you prepared for this conference? You aren't even sure of our VIP guest’s name?  You may have offended him.

Host Amb_Merlot says:
CNS: It's not an issue, I just wish to move things along if we can.

CNS_Wells says:
AMBO: And isn't the purpose of this meeting to talk to his people?  If you haven't the time, suppose we find someone who does?

Amb_Ongeduld says:
CNS: I beg your pardon sir? I thought I had mentioned his name.  Or did I forget that? I am just getting up to steam. But I think the best is always to have the guest talk as last. Ambassador if you would be so kind to tell in short a bit about you and your background.

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb_Ongeduld: I am, as we discussed yesterday, the first of my people to set forth from Berlangi, at least form the system.  I was chosen to be the face of my people in our negotiations with yours to open formal relations.

CNS_Wells says:
::Whispers to Kyleigh:: OPS: What is this?  They invite the guy to talk, then treat him like he's here for a job interview?

Amb_Ongeduld says:
::Looks up from his paper. Slightly irritated by the slow answer.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nudges the Counselor::  CNS:  Shh, relax, there maybe a method to how this is going to proceed.  you never know how this may fall in the "plan."

Amb_Ongeduld says:
Amb_Merlot: Ambassador... understood.  I am sorry for you bad connection to your home world. But I am as I am, ahum, keeping the pace in the talks. I want RESULTS!

CNS_Wells says:
::Will try and take her advice and takes a deep breath:: OPS: I'll try.

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb_Ongeduld: I understand, and will try to accommodate.

CNS_Wells says:
Merlot: Is what we set up for you not working?  Maybe we should halt the proceedings and have Mrs. Nash check it out?

Amb_Ongeduld says:
Amb_Merlot: Normally it is the case, that the Ambassador of the other party talks to me or another ambassador, make decisions and move on.  And it is good that you want to accommodate this.
::Looks impatiently what is going on and sighs. Makes some notes.::

Host Amb_Merlot says:
CNS: No, the system is working as well as it did aboard the Cherokee, thank you.

CNS_Wells says:
Amb_Ongeduld: Perhaps you could tell me, as I came in late on this, what the issue at hand is?

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb_Ongeduld: Now, you were saying yesterday as we broke that you wanted to establish trade guidelines to protect both our pe...

Amb_Ongeduld says:
CNS: I came in after you. But I guess you never heard about my reputation? A deal in 10 minutes. Sorry 30 minutes. Wasted 10 already.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
AMB_O:  If I may ask, why are you seemingly to be in a hurry to get through these talks quickly?  In my short observation, you seem have some sort of mistrust with Ambassador Merlot?  I will speak of him in a high compliment as he has been most patient with his journey here.

CNS_Wells says:
Amb_Ongeduld: I'm not sure I understand your rushed and callous attitude, Sir.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
Amb_Merlot: Go ahead, please. I will try to keep my mouth shut for the upcoming 10 minutes, and give you time to do your introduction and your ideas. Is that alright?

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb_Ongeduld: It doesn't need to be a single discussion, with set time.  I have discussed it with my people, and we think it would be good to cover a few items as a time, so the delays don't build up so.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
OPS: Miss Nash... Mistrust? Wrong answer. I do not have any trust or any mistrust in anybody. I am neutral. But I like to hit the nail quickly.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Amb_Ongeduld:  I was just stating an observation, that is all.

CNS_Wells says:
Amb_Ongeduld: Usually these kind of talks go on for weeks, why the rush?  You trying purposely to scare off the new Federation prospect?

Amb_Ongeduld says:
CNS: Mister Wells for you the same answer. I want to hit the right nail quickly.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
CNS: Scare off? With what? Efficiency?

CNS_Wells says:
Amb_Ongeduld: I understand, I'd like to hit something too. ::Sits back to see how things unfold, as Kyleigh suggested::

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb: Pure Neutrality isn't a part of my peoples nature.  To be truly neutral you could make no decision.  If you think the delay is bad now?  Try it with no leanings, no opinions.  We hold our prejudices and assumptions in the same light that we hold our literature, as a means of making the world understandable.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
Amb_Merlot: You are right. Do you have a proposal to start with?

CNS_Wells says:
Merlot: Well said, Sir.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
Amb_Merlot: Perhaps I should explain a bit more. You talk, I talk, I note, you note, we retreat and talk to our people and talk it over. Then we return with the answers and get on again.

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb_Ongeduld: I think the limits need to be set in advance, but made flexible.  I understand your Prime Directive, and I am in full agreement with it, no neutrality at all towards it.  But we need to know that if we advance faster than you expect in an area, we will not be held back there.  Or propped up elsewhere.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunowski says:
Self: This getting boring. Heard all this story years ago. But I hope for new things to hear.

CNS_Wells says:
Amb_Ongeduld: Then why not provide a list of proposals, in writing, and we can all go to lunch and meet up again in a day or two?

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb_Ongeduld: I understand your rules of order for these talks.  Again, I am not neutral towards this topic.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
::Makes a note.:: Amb_Merlot: Good to know, you support the Prime Directive.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
Self: Not neutral. N O T neutral? ::Sigh::
Amb_Merlot: It is noted that you are not neutral.

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb_Ongeduld: Also, I expect that our skills with communication systems are at least on a par with yours, if not ahead in many areas.  We will not be treated as having nothing to offer in return.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
Amb_Merlot: You want to discuss the fact  that if you advance faster then we expected. And with we, I mean the federation.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
Amb_Merlot: Discuss the fact that you can go on. Do your thing. I mean as a planet. Is that correct formulated?

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb_Ongeduld: Is that even in discussion?  Of course that is correct.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::if she didn't know better, she thinks that Ongeduld maybe jealous of the communication advances that Merlot's people has.::

Amb_Ongeduld says:
::Looks around.:: All: Well where is the coffee? Nobody had the idea to pour out some coffee or tea?
All: You know what? I am out for a few minutes to cancel my other appointment. I am spending some extra here.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Amb_Ongeduld:  It's over there on that table.  And no, I am not going to get you your coffee, That is not why I joined Starfleet, to be someone's servant.

CNS_Wells says:
::Whispers:: OPS/Merlot: That's it, the guy is drunk and needs coffee.  ::Quietly laughs::

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb_Ongeduld: As you wish, sir.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
::Stands up, walks out and calls his office. In order to cancel the other meeting. Walks back and sits down.::

CNS_Wells says:
Merlot: Sir, I feel like I need to apologize to you on behalf of the Federation.  I'm not sure what this guys damage is but, this was not what I expected these talks to be. You must be a bit disillusioned.

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb_Ongeduld: Are you ready, sir?

Amb_Ongeduld says:
ALL: I am missing something? Coffee, tea? Who is giving me and the guest something to drink?  ::Stands up and walks over to the tray.:: ALL: Well, I will do it then!

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb_Ongeduld: It is set on the table...yes, that's it.  I don't need anything myself.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
ALL: What do you want? Ambassador? Counselor? Miss Nash?

Host Amb_Merlot says:
CNS: No, if I learned nothing else on your ship, I learned that it takes all types to run your society.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Amb_Ongeduld:  If memory serves me, we are the guests of this Starbase, Shouldn't it be up the Starbase's crew to make sure we have the proper provisions?  And I'll pass for now, I'm fine.

CNS_Wells says:
Amb_Ongeduld: we are fine, Sir. You complain about delays but, now you're the one delaying things. Are you all right, Sir?

Amb_Ongeduld says:
OPS: Thank you for the compliment. It is noted. ::Starts to pour in some coffee for himself.::

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: Compliment?

Amb_Ongeduld says:
CNS: I am delaying? No, I am spending some extra hours. I have cancelled about 5 meetings. I guess there is time for a refreshment now I guess.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::looks to the CNS, confused and mouths the word "compliment'?::

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb_Ongeduld: On my trip over, I was introduced to several drinks known to your people.  Perhaps coffee isn't the best choice for you now?

CNS_Wells says:
Merlot: I can't imagine this guy running anything more complicated than a push broom.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::tries her best not to burst out laughing at Merlot's last statement.::

Amb_Ongeduld says:
Amb_Merlot: I am driving on coffee it is my motor. Without it, I was slow and going nowhere.

CNS_Wells says:
::Also smiles at Merlot's comment. Now knowing the man can take care of himself here::

Amb_Ongeduld says:
ALL: I drink about 5 pots of coffee a day. And there is no problem with me. Can we go on? ::Sipping on his coffee.::

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb_Ongeduld: Now that we do not believe, I am certain my people agree with me there without checking.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
::Offers a plate of cookies in front of him to the others.:: All: I am impatient yes. But I am not blunt.

CNS_Wells says:
Amb_Ongeduld: I think we see the problem.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunowski says:
::Hears some new and interesting things. And makes a note of that.::

CNS_Wells says:
::Thinks - He could use a blunt::

Amb_Ongeduld says:
::Slowing done his talk.:: Amb_Merlot: Are... there... other things... you, uhm, uhm want to talk about?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::sits back so she can calm her nerves::

Amb_Ongeduld says:
::Looks at his watch. Takes it off and puts it in front of him, so he has a good view on it.:

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb_Ongeduld: I am certain there is more to cover.  Trade is important, but we need to determine what our relationship will be.  What is expected of each of us from the other, how we integrate our systems for better contact, all kinds of things.  Or am I presuming too much?

CNS_Wells says:
Merlot: Just remember, if you join the Federation, it's huge.  You probably won't ever have to see this guy again.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she notices the other AMB set his time piece on the so he can keep track of time, she thinks, "Oh no, another time watcher or maybe he is a time traveler, but isn't that forbidden?"::

Host Amb_Merlot says:
::Smiles.::

Amb_Ongeduld says:
Amb_Merlot: Not at all to much. However, it is not I who decides. It is the Federation. ::Makes some notes.::
CNS: I would not be to sure of that. But I mostly do the talks and then others, with who are more patient take over. Yes that is right.

CNS_Wells says:
All: So, perhaps a list could be made of each sides contributions?  Both sides offer so much?

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb_Ongeduld: Of course, in the end.  But I thought it was our task to map the way it will be, to be reviewed later.

Amb_Ongeduld says:
::Looks in his papers. And hands one small package out to Ambassador Merlot.:: Amb_Merlot: This is what we had in mind.

CNS_Wells says:
Self: Finally, something in print.
::Thinks - The Federation shoulda let me head the talks::

Amb_Ongeduld says:
Amb_Merlot: Take your time to read it through. What shall we say 4 minutes?

Host Amb_Merlot says:
::Starts looking through the messages.::

CNS_Wells says:
Amb_Ongeduld: Four minutes?

ACTION: The Ambassador suddenly gets very uncomfortable, reaching at his chest and sweating.  Soon, Medical Technicians come in, alerted by the Com badge that the Ambassador is having a heart attack.

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