Beka didn't want a big public confrontation. She went to her Andromeda quarters. "Andromeda." She called for the first time in weeks.
The hologram instantly appeared. "Yes." Her voice was cold and distant.
"I would like to speak with Rommie. Could you please ask her to come down here."
"She is busy performing her essential functions aboard."
Beka sighed in exasperation. "I know she's doing important things. This is, too. She can't take a few minutes out of her schedule to come talk with me?"
"We follow protocol, Captain Valentine. Unlike some others we could name."
"So, it's come down to this." Beka stated, sadly. "That was a low blow. Fine. Look, I tried. If you don't want to talk, there's nothing else I can do. You can go now." Beka slumped down in her chair.
The hologram didn't wink out. "I will ask her to come down." Then she winked out. A few minutes later, she was back. "My avatar is on her way down to see you." She blinked out again, this time for good. Beka waited for Rommie.