Myriad Universes 02_ Echoes and Refractions - Keith R. A. DeCandido
The Chimes at Midnight
Geoff Trowbridge
Prologue
2274
“Ambassador Sarek, it is an honor to receive you,” the Andorian said as he bowed his head and spread his arms in a gesture of respectful greeting, which the Vulcan diplomat returned in kind. “My name is Thelin th’Valrass. Welcome to the Andorian Science Institute.”
Thelin had previously met Vulcans only in passing. Despite having served in Starfleet for many years, including a five-year stint as first officer of the U.S.S. Enterp ...