07-19-2025, 07:43 PM
Beno wore a subtle grin as she listened to the conversation, taking a brief mental breather. Both sides made valid points, and the quotes were sharp — well-chosen, even inspiring. She had a few of her own to contribute, starting with the first one she ever learned when she stepped into the world of science.
"If we're pulling out the big guns of philosophy," Beno began, "then I start with this: 'Truth isn't what you want it to be; it is what it is. You must bend to its power or live a lie.'" She let the weight of the words hang in the air for a moment. "The truth is, I always assume someone is watching and listening. It keeps my path straight."
She knew that as she rose through the ranks, more eyes were on her — for better or worse. And how she acted under that pressure defined everything. She picked up one of the drinks on the table and took a small sip. It was sweet, too sweet for her taste — she preferred something with more bite.
"Don’t forget," she added, glancing between them, "Sun Tzu also said: 'The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.'" Her voice carried a firm resolve. "I’d prefer we avoid a fight if we can. War is worse than Hell — because in war, innocent people do go there."
Then, almost softly, she said, "All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." It had been a long time since she'd used philosophy in conversation. It simply didn’t come up much anymore.
She tapped her combadge.
[Commander Velaul to Captain Brooks — I have some updates for you.] She waited for the green light before continuing.
[I have reason to believe the shuttle was not shot down in an offensive move against the Federation. It was a defensive reaction — likely against an unknown shuttle that failed to communicate its intent. Her tone held cautious conviction — the theory made sense, but they still needed hard evidence. [Ambassador Saida Gebrezghi is alive and currently being treated by doctors in a detention center near the Tanndi industrial district.]
Then came the coded message, wrapped in an old Earth reference no one on this planet was likely to catch:
[I’ve got a feeling that to root out the real problem, we’re going to have to take it to the mattresses. That should lead us to the heart of the breakdown… or wherever the comms blockage began.] She waited for a response from the Captain while observing her environment.
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"If we're pulling out the big guns of philosophy," Beno began, "then I start with this: 'Truth isn't what you want it to be; it is what it is. You must bend to its power or live a lie.'" She let the weight of the words hang in the air for a moment. "The truth is, I always assume someone is watching and listening. It keeps my path straight."
She knew that as she rose through the ranks, more eyes were on her — for better or worse. And how she acted under that pressure defined everything. She picked up one of the drinks on the table and took a small sip. It was sweet, too sweet for her taste — she preferred something with more bite.
"Don’t forget," she added, glancing between them, "Sun Tzu also said: 'The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.'" Her voice carried a firm resolve. "I’d prefer we avoid a fight if we can. War is worse than Hell — because in war, innocent people do go there."
Then, almost softly, she said, "All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." It had been a long time since she'd used philosophy in conversation. It simply didn’t come up much anymore.
She tapped her combadge.
[Commander Velaul to Captain Brooks — I have some updates for you.] She waited for the green light before continuing.
[I have reason to believe the shuttle was not shot down in an offensive move against the Federation. It was a defensive reaction — likely against an unknown shuttle that failed to communicate its intent. Her tone held cautious conviction — the theory made sense, but they still needed hard evidence. [Ambassador Saida Gebrezghi is alive and currently being treated by doctors in a detention center near the Tanndi industrial district.]
Then came the coded message, wrapped in an old Earth reference no one on this planet was likely to catch:
[I’ve got a feeling that to root out the real problem, we’re going to have to take it to the mattresses. That should lead us to the heart of the breakdown… or wherever the comms blockage began.] She waited for a response from the Captain while observing her environment.
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