Ambassador Burnham

Your plan is logical, and I believe workable. I will secure you a meeting with the Federation Council.

I have my own concerns about members of the Starlfeet admiralty, but hopefully both yourself and the Federation President will be able to temper their flames of war. The Romulan people’s inclusion is logical, and can hopefully delay any plans of attack the Star Empire may be hiding from us.

It is even more fortuitous that we meet, then.

A jointly constructed Starbase? A… fascinating proposal

I understand, Chancellor… I had some familiarity with L’Rell, the Chancellor preceding your direct predecessor, Chancellor Sturka. She too faced difficulties balancing a desire for peace and a need to present strength. You follow in her footsteps admirably.

Treaty, peace, nonaggression agreements, a cessation of the buildup of force along your borders with the Federation. Perhaps even the sharing of scientific and medical technology

Offers I can communicate to my people that would codify peace, perhaps.

You raise a valid point.

I will do what I can to bring the Federation to the table, but they will require proof of your sincerity.

A daughter who may one day be Chancellor and rally your people to war as T’Kuvma once did. I know that you, Chancellor Gorkon, prefer to follow in the example of L’Rell, a peacemaker and forger of new eras.

I have no plans of children, as of yet. But I would not want them to live in war either. ->

You have my attention greatly Chancellor, an opportunity such as this could secure lasting peace in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants as we know them for generations. I will approach all Federation channels who will heed me.

Peace is my goal, yes, as it was my father’s before mine.

What is your plan, Chancellor?

I appreciate your confidence

Perhaps I should.

Chancellor Gorkon. This is unexpected.

What is it you wish to discuss?

Nor can I.

our newly greatened capacity for destruction

Perhaps she has abandoned the Federation as a conscientious objector to Starfleet’s weaponization of the Genesis technology. Perhaps she hopes to reach some diplomatic end with the Romulans before they too follow the call to war the Federation has made in challenging is neighbors to respond to ->

Exploration is not the issue… it is her being of the Federation yet behind what would consider enemy lines

I hope that proves true.

It is agreeable to hear that.

Keep in mind, this is only the beginning. It can take years to master many Vulcan practices

Indeed… indeed.

Saavik… I worry for her.

You can never truly extinguish the emotions… even kolihnar cannot for us. But you can control them. Prevent them from burning all in your path. Let them instead illuminate your life.

*she did the same*

Focus your mind on the flame. Picture the fire burning inside you. Now picture it condensing, from an inferno, to a candlelight. Temper the flame. It does not control you. You control it.

*she lit the candle, then knelt opposite to him*

Close your eyes.

*she set everything out and motioned towards a cloth on the ground.*

Kneel in front of the candle.

/ I’m going off memory of Tuvok meditating I might get some details off or inspecific

Very well, follow me

Despite our differences, you have always been kind to me.

I only wish… that Mother and Father could see us now… and Spock…

If only things were different…

I will do what I can. Inform when you would best be ready to begin meditation

Your confidence is appreciated, brother

I am not a medical professional, but I believe this is to be expected after what you have gone through.

I can offer training in Vulcan meditation, but it may serve you better if I put you into contact with Doctor Hugh Culber. I served with him for the duration of my field commission in Starfleet.