Slask

There existed essentially no reason that a seemingly random meeting between Spock and Slask should raise the suspicions of anybody who might be watching, nor could any connection reasonably be made between the two men.

Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011

Slask immediately closed the anti-eavesdropping device with a touch, then swiped it from behind the glass and tucked it back into his belt.

Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011

“This is obviously information you do not feel comfortable sending by subspace, or putting down in writing,” Slask said.

Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011

Slask headed for the door, and Spock returned his attention to his meal.

Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011

Slask had been deemed suited to such an assignment not only because of his friendship with the Federation president, but because that relationship remained unknown to most people.

Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011

Although Spock had never before met Slask, he knew of him.

Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011

As Spock ate, Slask glanced around the room, then surreptitiously removed a small device from under his belt.

Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011

Slask also remained a loyal citizen of the Gorn Hegemony, one associated with neither their government nor their military.

Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011

Perhaps of more importance, though, the padd held the contents of a communication sent from Spock through her old friend Slask.

Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011

As Spock started back into the room, Slask said, May I join you while you eat, Spock?

Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Rough Beasts of Empire David R. George III 2011