"We have a problem, Aaron. President Frank-Silverman is basically ignoring me, and all my attempts to intervene on Saladin's behalf have been met with silence. Heck, even Gordon Harris isn't able to get through to her, and he's the damn Chairman of the joint Chiefs of staff!" said Michael DuPont, as he sat across from Aaron in his office.
"I had thought that she would be more reasonable than this. This is bad, Michael," said Aaron.
"Tell me about it! I never thought I'd see the day when the US customs would actually turn back a tanker full of Libyan oil. We buy oil from basically everyone!" said Michael.
The office door hissed open, and Vikram walked in, holding a tablet in his hand.
"You've got the numbers Vikram?" asked Aaron.
