...get used to this tactful diplomacy thing, given time. It's at this point, when McCoy's a glass or two ahead of where he claims to be and feeling cautiously optimistic, that one of the High Councilmen leans in close to him and says, "I must admit I was surprised that you and the captain chose to attend. We never dreamed that the Federation would offer us such impressive sacrifices." McCoy's roar ...
... that was transmitting the readings that Rodney had detected. He then saw a similar mirage when he was meeting with the Geodes Commanders on their ship while Teyla spoke to the escort leading them to the Councilmen; A Fata Morgana, the Commander had called the phenomenon.... but, wait, that can't be. That hasn't happened, not yet.... Not... He turned and faced both Commanders. "I can't make you ...
... the best way to continue with negotiations . "We go up. The Councilmen are waiting for us." John approached Teyla, "I think he ...disturb the monotonousconversation between Teyla and the rest of the Councilmen. "What's the problem?" "I can't explain it myself but...going to stick around to ask either. He glanced at the Councilmen nearing him and Teyla. Their eyes glowing unnaturally and it ...
..., and thus give credence to his claim of succession? It appears that he splices Red Mantle and Dragoon together not out of necessity, but because Dragoon is dying and he needs these two councilmen specifically, because they were among the first, hired by Phantom Limb's grandfather, Fantomas, to play in his 1950s rock-n-roll combo, which also (coincidentally?) became the Guild of Calamitous Intent....
...they weren't in public, she would have hit him. He flinched anyways, remembering how hard she hit. "Like that makes it any better." Gwen stood near the other end of the room, mixed in with the councilmen and staff. She got to sit and not be stared at. Arthur's envy knew no bounds. "Did you at least apologize?" Morgana asked. He flinched, knowing that his next words would definitely earn him a ...
..., who instantlysummoned the entire council. They deliberated about this incident and did not know what they should do to the boy, for they realized it had all been part of a children's game. One of the councilmen, an old wise man, advised the chief judge to take a beautifulred apple in one hand and a Rhenish gulden in the other. Then he was to call the boy and stretch out his hands to him. If ...
... now that our father has died, and at least this ignominy is not upon him and the Wilson name. “Speak,” Greg says. “The crowd is of no importance, but you must be loud enough for the other Councilmen to hear.” He nods toward the four men in robes standing a few feet away. Their faces are grave, and I almost laugh. Wilson's desireto laugh is another negation of the 'torture'. They are at war ...
... break away from your duties here for a spell.” The word choice caught herattention, realization to the plight in his icy blue eyes hitting her hard. She lifted her chin and regarded the two dozen councilmen who stared with open dismay in their eyes. “Gentlemen, I believe that's quite enough for one evening,” she said, voice ringing clear through the hall. “I will hear no more on these matters, ...
..., movers and shakers in the southern California area for generations and the closest thing to ‘old money’ that the western US had. Housed mainly in LA they’re a family of lawyers, doctors, judges, councilmen, and politicians. Every new member of the family was expected to make a new mark in it and continue on the family legacy. Justin’s father was the oldest of 3 children and a California Court ...
One of our city councilmen is making noises about having citywide WiFi service introduced for the use of the police and fire-rescue people, and also for us city residents. I can live with packing up the laptop and trekking down to the library several times a week to use their WiFi (when it's working), but having city-wide service would be ever so much better. I'm crossing all cross-able body ...
