"This is Admiral James T. Kirk of the starship Enterprise, representing the United Federation of Planets. We are explorers from the other side of galaxy and are new here. We offer no hostilities to anyone here and extend an offer of diplomatic relations if you accept."
Kirk ended the call there, letting the approaching Dominion ships figure out what to say. Having discussed what he was going to say to the Dominion when they arrived, Kirk opted to not say anything about the Remee refuges for the time being.
"Dominion ships are holding, Admiral." Spock reported.
"Any answers to our hails?" Kirk asked Uhura who shook her head.
"Negative, sir. Channels are open."
"Admiral, we are being scanned." Spock stated.
"Do not return scan, Mr. Spock. We don't want to risk provoking them yet." Kirk immediately stated.
"All decks report, still on Red Alert." Chekov reported.
"Admiral, I am receiving a reply to our hails." Uhura spoke up. "No visual."
"On speakers." Kirk replied.
A second later, a voice came over the speakers. "I am Weyoun, representing the Dominion. We have not heard of your Federation yet you claim to be from the other side of the galaxy."
"We come from what we call the Alpha Quadrant; our planet is located over ninety thousand light years from our current position." Kirk stated calmly.
"You traveled that far with just conventional warp drive?" The being known as Weyoun questioned.
"We have attained many methods for faster than light travel, many of them surpassing warp drive and has allowed us to make great strides in our exploration." Kirk carefully answered, not wanting to give away the existence of the hyperdrive just yet.
"This is true?"
"I have no reason to lie, Mr. Weyoun." Kirk simply answered.
"…No, I suppose you do not. Forgive me, Admiral and allow me to welcome you here on behalf of the Dominion." Weyoun's voice now sounded pleasant and kind. "Would allow me to come aboard your ship to properly speak with you?"
"The honor would be ours, Mr. Weyoun."
"Just Weyoun, please."
Xxx
Transporter Room
Kirk, Spock and McCoy stood before the transporter pad, waiting to receive their guest while Scotty was manning the console.
"Admiral, we've just received transporter coordinates." Scotty informed the Admiral who nodded.
"Energize."
Three columns of light appeared on the transporter pad, solidifying into their guests.
They were all humanoid with the center one more so than the other two. He had black hair and violet eyes with elongated ears. The other two had bluish-white skin that was scaly and reptilian in appearance with small horns growing along their jaws.
Kirk stepped forward. "Weyoun."
The one in the middle smiled as he stepped off the transporter pad. "Yes, Admiral Kirk. Thank you for allowing us to come onboard." He gestured to the guards. "These are my escorts. They are the Jem'Hadar. My second in command: First and his Second."
Both guards remained still and did not introduce themselves.
"They are not exactly known for their manners." Weyoun said simply.
Spock took the time to notice the condescending tone in Weyoun's voice as he spoke of the Jem'Hadar. Obviously he didn't think very highly of them despite their intimidating appearance and presence. He also noted the tubes attached to the necks of the Jem'Hadar, keenly observing them as some form of nutrition that was vital to them.
"That is fine. I hope you along with your guards understand that for the time being you will have a security escort with you at all times until I deemed it unnecessary." Kirk gestured to the two security guards at the door.
"Of course, Admiral. Perfectly understandable." Weyoun replied humbly. "It would be the same if our roles were reversed."
"Now, perhaps you would enjoy a brief tour before we adjourn to the briefing room." Kirk gestured for Weyoun and his guards to follow. "I believe we have much to talk about."
"Indeed we do, Admiral." Weyoun said as he followed after Kirk with his Jem'Hadar guards following them.