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The battle within the battle. LOL
and you know... what can I say.... I'm a sucker for sorries. (and he did say it three times lol)

PLUS he invoked Kirk! a fellow ship captain.

He pulled out all the stops. I had to be reasonable.

BUT THE NEXT FREAKING TIIIIIIIIIIIIIME...... (there better NOT be another time!!!! LOL)