He attempted to steady his voice. “Saxon, please, some water. Lunas, find out what Medical is after.”
“Mark, you can…” Bane stuttered.
“I said to shut up Bane, talk to Lunas.”
“I don’t believe Bane has anything to say, Dr. Stern, Commanders Lunas and Saxon.” Flagen stepped out from behind his brother and addressed the others.” His back was straight and his face set. ”My brother accompanied me for a small show of familial support. Commanders, I must beg for your indulgence. Under normal circumstances, I would bring this matter before an Elder Tribunal, but as there is no tribunal aboard and the matter is urgent…”
“Dr. Flagen, if this matter is of such import as to warrant a tribunal, I must alert Admirals Jonal and Tonas,” Lunas tried to deflect him.
“Let me get to the point, Commander,” Flagen insisted. “I invoke my right under Sarran Codex to challenge Admiral Jonal for my BondMate, Admiral Tonas, and the Fem Anya of EarthClan.”