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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(38, 40, 42)">Mission: A Cure Delayed</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(38, 40, 42); font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px">
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"I do not believe we have ever met,” he stated in that cold Vulcan way that many found irritant. “I would certainly remember a being such as yourself. Is this why you have been following me?"</div>
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Bohb nodded and said, “I’m not sure I’d technically call what I’ve been doing as following you, more watching, but yes.” He instinctively reached out with a finger and poked the Vulcan in the shoulder. “You remind me of someone that I knew when I was in Starfleet.” </div>
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Sekal shrugged slightly. "I have not been long in StarFleet however my Father was a member of that entity until 28 years ago and has recently returned. His first commission was aboard the USS Nimitz and he later commanded the USS Hades among others."</div>
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Bohb suddenly got very excited. The mention of the Hades brought memories back. Mostly good, some not so much. “Your father commanded the Hades? What is his name?”</div>
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"His name? Saleke. Are you familiar with him? Perhaps it is my resemblance that has caught your attention."</div>
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“You are captain Saleke’s boy?” he cried out wrapping him in an enormous hug, completely ignoring polite Vulcan etiquette. “He took over the Hades after Devan Sash. Of Course! Your father was a great captain. His exit from the Hades prompted my leaving the
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“So Saleke finally found a mate,” the Magillan had a huge smile on his wide face. “I am so sorry. I am Bohb. What did Saleke name you?”</div>
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(Reply Sekal)</div>
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“How’s your father? He’s gone back to the fleet? What prompted that? Is he commanding a ship. Don’t tell me they made him admiral and he’s commanding a desk. That would be a waste. Wait, the fleet is back? What are you doing on Vulcan?”</div>
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Bohb peppered Sekal with a series of questions, his curiosity piqued. His brain was working at near warp speed. He’d heard rumor of the fleet back in action but this was the first that he’d really seen any evidence. </div>
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“There’s a juice bar just ahead,” Bohb announced. “Can I buy you a drink and perhaps get some questions answered? That is if you have the time.”</div>
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(Reply Sekal)</div>
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