Pike hated diplomatic missions. Yes, the Federation was a peace keeping armada (however much of an oxymoron that was) and diplomacy was the first step to maintaining it. They just never went well for him.
The first problem was the starchy, uncomfortable uniform. At least the ones for a Captain weren't white. What idiot made uniforms officers are supposed to go to dinner parties in white?
The second was the mishap. At least this time he probably wouldn't have to worry about being covered in space bug snot, though the prospect of Jim screwing something up wasn't necessarily better. That's why he decided to attend this meeting. Maybe getting some kind of feel for things from the beginning would make him feel better. Though, he really did doubt it.
He took a seat across from Spock and hoped for the best.
Jim came stumbling in, late but more put-together than he ever had been, so he was hoping that counted for something. Bones had even set their laundry unit to iron his shirt for him. He even had notes. He had, as was expected of any captain, written up a captain's report of the incident, and kept captain's log throughout the entire ordeal.
It was bullshit, he'd vocally brought up more than once, calling it an 'incident'. But the purpose of this meeting was showing the Romulans that they recognized the Narada as an event in the past, and were looking forward to moving forward - Jim had read all the materials Starfleet had commed him. Contrary to public belief, Jim loved this part of his job. Loved interacting with people, loved getting the chance to talk circles around everyone in the room and show them all just why he deserved the title he had
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Spock nodded in greeting to both of them as they entered. Having all of the commanding officer’s coordinated on just how this whole thing would go made him worry less about the possibility of another ‘incident’. While neither he nor the Captain had much experience in this area, utilizing the Admiral’s knowledge would be greatly beneficial. Now they just needed to come up with a strategy.
He always considered even the simplest diplomatic exchanges an area that needed the same strategy as a well-executed battle. Particularly where military leaders interacting shortly after their ties were once very tense.
“Certainly, Captain, Admiral,” Spock accessed the console near him at the briefing table to bring up the information on the view screen for all of them to see. “The Romulan ship Decius should be arriving at the Starbase in approximately 3 hours 24 minutes based on their last coordinates relayed to Communications. Their Commander, Dion, and a select entourage from her crew agreed to a short meeting and tour here on the Enterprise.”
"That shouldn't be a problem as long as we make sure to keep an eye on whatever entourage she decides to bring with her", Pike said, he hoped for no reason. The Flagship was top of the line Federation Technology and allowing Romulans to roam free aboard would be a bad idea.
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The first problem was the starchy, uncomfortable uniform. At least the ones for a Captain weren't white. What idiot made uniforms officers are supposed to go to dinner parties in white?
The second was the mishap. At least this time he probably wouldn't have to worry about being covered in space bug snot, though the prospect of Jim screwing something up wasn't necessarily better. That's why he decided to attend this meeting. Maybe getting some kind of feel for things from the beginning would make him feel better. Though, he really did doubt it.
He took a seat across from Spock and hoped for the best.
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It was bullshit, he'd vocally brought up more than once, calling it an 'incident'. But the purpose of this meeting was showing the Romulans that they recognized the Narada as an event in the past, and were looking forward to moving forward - Jim had read all the materials Starfleet had commed him. Contrary to public belief, Jim loved this part of his job. Loved interacting with people, loved getting the chance to talk circles around everyone in the room and show them all just why he deserved the title he had ( ... )
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He always considered even the simplest diplomatic exchanges an area that needed the same strategy as a well-executed battle. Particularly where military leaders interacting shortly after their ties were once very tense.
“Certainly, Captain, Admiral,” Spock accessed the console near him at the briefing table to bring up the information on the view screen for all of them to see. “The Romulan ship Decius should be arriving at the Starbase in approximately 3 hours 24 minutes based on their last coordinates relayed to Communications. Their Commander, Dion, and a select entourage from her crew agreed to a short meeting and tour here on the Enterprise.”
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"That shouldn't be a problem as long as we make sure to keep an eye on whatever entourage she decides to bring with her", Pike said, he hoped for no reason. The Flagship was top of the line Federation Technology and allowing Romulans to roam free aboard would be a bad idea.
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