Family Discussion

Posted on Mon Dec 10th, 2018 @ 2:03pm by
Edited on on Mon Jun 22nd, 2020 @ 4:36pm

831 words; about a 4 minute read

Mission: Negotiations and Apothecaries
Location: Personal Quarters
Timeline: 21st feb 2395

[ON]

"Incoming communication" The computer terminal chirped, interrupting Jasad's rest. It took several moments for Jasad to realize where the voice was coming from and to realize that he needed to get up to shut it off.

He sat up on his bed and tried to focus his vision on the floor below him as the computer terminal continued to chirp.

"Who the hell is it!?" Jasad said more to himself than to the computer, but the terminal still registered the inquiry and responded.

"Incoming communication from the Cardassian Union Vessel, the Warship Nuvor" The computer's voice replied.

This caused Jasad to perk up. It was not everyday that he received a direct communication from the Cardassian Military, but especially not from his brother's vessel.

"Put the signal through, on screen." He said as he got to his feet and walked over to the computer terminal.

Within moments, the Federation insignia was replaced with that of his younger brother, Bretav Yuvek.

"Kiba'avzayn, Rhodrun" ("Greetings, old man"), The younger Cardassian said with a half smile.

"Ha. . .very funny, little one" Jasad responded to his younger sibling. "You should only hope to gain the years of wisdom and experience that I possess." He said.

"Wisdom, experience, loss of hair. . ." Bretav quipped.

"What do I owe the honor of having D'ja (ensign) Bretav Yuvek
contact me from his first post?" Jasad said.

"I call with great news, news that I am certain will shake the very foundation of your life!" Bretav said as he leaned closer to the screen.

Jasad raised a brow in concern as he leaned closer. What exactly would his brother have to report that he needed to contact him in the middle of the night to say it.

"What.....what is going on?" Jasad asked.

"I. . .have. . . been promoted!" Bretav laughed as he leaned back away from the screen. "Yes, you have been honored with receiving contact from Glen (lieutenant) Bretav Yuvek!" He said proudly.

"Wow. . .things really have gone downhill if they're just giving out promotions like candy!" Jasad shot back. He was proud of his brother's accomplishment, but he still wondered how he accomplished such a feat at such a quicker pace than other similar situated Cardassian Soldiers.

"How did you make rank so fast?" Jasad asked.

"The 127th is preparing for a major operation within the Typhoon Expanse, inside Xi'Cadian space." Bretav responded.

"Wait...Xi'Cadia? That's...that's a Federation world. What is a Cardassian Tactical Wing doing performing operations within Federation space?" Jasad said, obvious concern in his voice.

"Ha. . .you have spent too much time sipping root beer amongst those Humans." Bretav replied. "Xi'Cadia declared their independence from the Federation. They are an independent world and they've asked Cardassia for assistance." The Cardassian Officer said.

Jasad stared in disbelief for several moments. Member worlds don't just. . .declare independence from the Federation." He said calmly. "What the hell happened?" He asked.

"I'm not certain of details, but I do know that the Xi'Cadian Government has entered into a cooperative agreement with Cardassia to secure its dilithium deposits and other resources after their Government was assassinated in an attack by Romulan terrorists." Bretav replied.

"The Xi'Cadians are smart enough to recognize that Cardassia is a much better and more loyal friend than the Federation." Bretav said proudly.

"Brocol lerayt edek?" (Did I hear correctly?) Jasad reacted to the statement.

"This is craziness" Jasad said angrily. "Do you know what kind of dangerous game Cardassia is playing by interfering in the political balance of other planets!" Jasad nearly shouted. "How can you go along with this so blind--" Jasad continued, but was interrupted.

"Because I am still a loyal Cardassian" Bretav said. "I stayed here, with our people, while you ran off with outsiders!" He said defensively.

"Loyalty? You want to talk loyalty?" Jasad said. "What kind of loyalty did Gul Dukat show to our people when he sold us out to the Dominion!" He said. "His loyalty resulted 800 million lives being ripped away at the end of a Jem'Hadar phaser cannon." Jasad said with strong emotion in his voice.

"Your revisionist history of our people is blinding you to how dangerous this provocation is going to become." Jasad said. "That uniform won't protect you fro---" Jasad said.

"This uniform is about protecting our people's heritage and way of life!" Bretav asserted. "This uniform is a reminder that no matter what enemy we face, Cardassia will always rebuild and will never be a second-rate power to the Federation." He said.

Bretav was prepared to say something else, but he received an alert notification before he could speak. "This conversation will have to wait for another time, I'm being called away." Bretav said curtly as he sighed in frustration.

"Hokrol edek" (I understand), Jasad responded solemnly as the link was terminated.

[OFF]

Jasad Yuvek
Chief Helmsman
USS Wolff

Bretav Yuvek
Glen, Cardassian Empire

 

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