Michael Burnham

You’d be correct, I can say that much.

I had to… I’m not sure if I’m allowed to go into why.

That’s right. Michael Burnham, it’s an honor to properly meet you, ambassador.

Hey, the Discovery is an unconventional ship, but it’s home… give it time

You remember me…

Rough and filled with mushrooms…

I believe you… I wish I got to experience it. It seems that the time I grew up in was before that prime everyone talks back to…. When we and the Klingons were on the verge of destroying each other. I’m glad things have gotten better.

… Ambassador V’Lar?

Sure you didn’t

You do… so do I, though for very different reasons

I won’t, but I’ve rarely had it easy the last few years. I’m sure we’ll make it work

Me too… it would be nice to have the Federation whole again

Things have been quiet lately. The Breen Imperium has receded since the Progenitor Tech conflict, focused on internal conflicts. There’s been some skirmishes with the Emerald Chain, but without Ossyra they’re falling apart, and they say Andoria might come back to the Federation any day now.

I respect that, Mr. Rayner. I think we’ll work well together

Hey Stev, how are you?

My ears are burning

Yes, they will.

You are not of the Dominion.

But what will be is uncertain.

The Enemy seeks to return.

But we have our rules to follow…

As have I for both Vulcans and humanity… it’s tempting to want to be there as they make that path

That they are

Then by all means, stick around. I’m certainly glad to have you

Right…

I understand, you want to help them

We live in uncertain times…

Dammit Phillipa..

They usually are…

If you need to go back, I understand

You could take it that way

Somehow that’s the least of my worries