Vektor’s face did not betray any emotion. He had gotten the answer he was looking for. A big pile of stalker dung meant to deflect Castiel’s true intentions. Vektor took a moment to consider recent events while Castiel answered other questions.
Unit 7766 had been helping what would become the United Tribes of Der’al for over a year. They were present at the Great Uf, Thomasville, and Jamesville. Hikiti mentioned a story about when they were studying under Auf Ur’sa about Castiel. Then there were the recent negotiations in which the grayfurs of Unit 7766 were instigating dissension. Why? It didn’t sit right.
Why the change?? If it were Vektor, he’d say it was because he never intended to be an ally to begin with. Then it made sense. It was a ploy. That ploy ends today.
“Castiel, as my fellow councilgog have already stated, your withdrawal from yagogi lands is accepted. Your reasoning for your attack is not. My ships could have been filled with Earthers war machines intent on wiping out existence, it is still considered a vessel of peace and was granted safe passage through these lands. The fact that you destroyed it in Yagogi lands will be considered an act of war against us. Punishment is withheld only because your tribe of grayfurs were present at the Great Uf, in Thomasville, Jamesville and others. All debts of kindness repaid and clemency granted.”
He continued, “Your actions are considered the highest form of betrayal. Upon your withdrawal, your tribals are considered war criminals in United Tribal lands to be destroyed on sight. You will be known as the Betrayers, pretending to offer help only to attack when least expected. Your words are considered lies and no further invitations to our lands will be granted. As per my councilgog, that is my judgment.”
He looked to his peers Lalder and Maggul, “rest is up to you.”