<USS Avalon> New Plans

Thot Lam's helmeted visage blinked from the com screen and was gone. 
 
Satisfied, Taggert exited his ready room with a wry smile. "Alright, people, 
proceed at maximum warp. Engage the cloak, as well. I don't want them to know 
we're there until we've accomplished our goal." 
 
"Aye, sir," the helmsman replied automatically.
 
"ETA?"he asked, taking his seat.
 
"Forty minutes at maximum, sir," the helmsman answered.
 
"Is Ketchum going to cooperate," Jenna Correlli asked, approaching the command 
chair.
 
"No, darling," he answered her calmly, settling comfortably into his chair. 
"I'm afraid he isn't."
 
"Will he oppose us?" she demanded, her brows furrowing with worry.
 
Smiling darkly, Taggert shook his head. "No, dear. There will be no opposition."
 
"Surely we're not going to destroy another Federation starship, are we?" 
Correlli asked quietly.
 
"Not us." He answered, crossing his ankles and folding his hands behind his 
head, appearing whole heartedly unconcerned. 
 
"Lam?" She whispered, her eyes widening.
 
In answer, Taggert just closed his eyes and smiled.

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