Monthly Archives: February 2023

“On the other hand, I read your book.  As you explain, the Anglic Union is in a bubble, a bubble partly of its own making.  We went through the Interregnum, we have charming neighbors in the Elizavetsians, and while that … Continue reading →

“I have the sense that our new hires are all hard at work? No problems yet?” Chelan helped himself to another butter cookie. “So far, so good,”  Bell  said. She inhaled, taking in the scent of her mint tea. “There … Continue reading →

“We are not in receipt of the alleged contract tender,” Chelan said, not quite raising his voice.  “We have a number of former Space Guard members as employees; if any of them had heard about the contracts, they never mentioned.  … Continue reading →

Escorted by flag-bearer, flautist, and bodyguards, Victor Chelan descended the 47 steps of the Capitol’s front.  The side doors of the building, close to ground level, were used by most visitors,  but the sweep of the Great Stairs of the … Continue reading →

“Noting we have much other business, and that our other questions were modest follow-ons that do not appear to apply to the actual situation, I propose that this Committee thank our witnesses and dismiss them, leaving further questions to written … Continue reading →

“The allegation is false.” Chelan put on his best stern face.  “I have no interest in supporting any of the current political parties in the Union.  That’s a problem for the much younger generations.  Each of Bulger’s Debtor in Possession … Continue reading →

“Mister Chairman,” Broadhurst continued, “you are referring to a tender, a Union document…if it exists.  Under Senates and Lords rules, my client was entitled to a copy of that document 24 hours before the hearing began. Assuming there is such … Continue reading →

“Deal with Elizavetsians?” Chelan smiled.  “Under the Union Treaty, for we Americans that is a purely internal matter in which the Union has no say.” “That’s a correctible matter,” Whitecloth began.  “The Union can perfectly well assert increasing Federal control … Continue reading →

“Doctor Chelan,” Whitecloth managed, “We are of course honored by your attending this hearing.  Why, thought, are we sharing this room with your august presence?” “As it happens,” Chelan said, “you subpoenaed me.  Rather, you summoned whoever was in charge … Continue reading →

“Victor, entitled is correct, but you may ruffle some feathers,” Tara observed. “Tara, dear,” Victor said, turning to look out his windows at the waves of the Pacific, “a polite committee would have done what you wanted, and had you … Continue reading →