( An agreeably man may broker peaceful negotiations with another. Charm over cruelty, this, every graduate of the academy knows. Better, when dealing with the unknown or the unexpected, to cut your losses before they begin. Not all wars need be won with a cannon.
Some begin with the gentle pour of fresh whiskey in the Captain's glass, then the cordial preparation of a second cup, raised towards Kirk to show its cleanliness of poison, and tipped once in silent invitation. )
But you'll forgive me for noticing Vane has been absent of all the senses I would have thought common and widely spread. He does not do as is reasonable, he does not do as he commits, he does not honour his word, in fact, he does not even violate it as often as a pirate might. He defies logic.
( A cough, light. ) But he has sent you here, so I imagine there has been a turning of his tides. I expect you have something for me.
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( An agreeably man may broker peaceful negotiations with another. Charm over cruelty, this, every graduate of the academy knows. Better, when dealing with the unknown or the unexpected, to cut your losses before they begin. Not all wars need be won with a cannon.
Some begin with the gentle pour of fresh whiskey in the Captain's glass, then the cordial preparation of a second cup, raised towards Kirk to show its cleanliness of poison, and tipped once in silent invitation. )
But you'll forgive me for noticing Vane has been absent of all the senses I would have thought common and widely spread. He does not do as is reasonable, he does not do as he commits, he does not honour his word, in fact, he does not even violate it as often as a pirate might. He defies logic.
( A cough, light. ) But he has sent you here, so I imagine there has been a turning of his tides. I expect you have something for me.