Editing Marcius Flavius (section)

==Story 13==

Picard sat in his ready room reviewing another report. According to the last message Riker had taken to the role of regimental commissar rather disturbingly well, Picard was somehow sure getting Riker to give up the gold encrusted hat, jacket and pistol when he got back was going to be almost as trying as dealing with their temporary commander. Almost.

There was a chime at the door followed a booming voice that could be heard quite clearly through the bulkhead. "You summoned me Brother-Captain?". Picard took several deep breaths and said "Enter". 

The Marcus carefully negotiated his way through the door. It had taken six sternly worded lectures, LaForge first re-enforcing then ultimately applying a force field to the main bulkheads to prevent the commander from enlarging them with explosives.

"Commander Flavius... you enjoyed your recent shore leave?" He asked. 

"I was able to make productive use of your lax and decadent grant of time for personal idleness, yes."

"Good. Good..." Picard paused "Only I've received some complaints."

"Sir?"

"Well first, the rest planet we booked for you had taken a lot of time and trouble to prepare suitable accommodations for you. So they were quite put out when you didn't show up. I would like you to send a formal apology to them."

Marcus grumbled "Yes sir."

"One other... minor, I'm sure trivial complaint... a federation colony world rose in rebellion, slaughtered all the non humans in its population and has declared its intent to subjugate the sector for the God-Emperor. Honestly, I'm not even mad about this one. I'm just curious how you managed it."