Standing down

Gould's eyes did not follow the Fleet Captains gesture indicating any who disapproved could leave, it was a showy, empty gesture.

Instead he straightened up and nodded respectfully. "My apologies sir, I had not intended my view point to be quite so vigorous. Rest assured that regardless of any beliefs I may hold at the.. logic.. of this situation, it shall not impede my oath as a Star Fleet officer. The Lotus stands ready as you see fit Fleet Captain."

He decided that he had pushed to far with these people, being a relative newcomer among them he had not earned the right to speak in such a manner as he had done, right or wrong. These people had worked together, knew each other and bled together. He was expecting to much of them to soon.