”Elena frowned but nodded before they departed.“I expected you to support the petition!” Elena seethed when the door closed behind them.“I do ...upport the petition,” Jonathan said.Elena stopped abruptly and grabbed her husband’s shoulder.“You talked him into denying it,” she said angrily.“Elena, we must separate our beliefs from what we pass along to Joseph,” Jonathan said in a gentle voice. “We advise him so we must give him all the facts to consider before he makes a decision. We cannot slant. Ak Fective, Alice, Roghor next to Jolai. Brena and Mehedi, Fivcheer, petite Lilith, Tyron and all the others that have become dear friends. Even the Mini Terrans and Fafnir our mascot. Sodoby, Dusty and Warner.Roghor called them to attention and reported. “Captain Olafson your crew, Ma’am. Present and accounted for.”I swallowed hard. “Thank you, Commander Roghor. I am surprised to see you all. Did you all not get offers and promotions?”“Ma’am. When Admiral gave us a choice between advanced. I've got some suggestions, though..."On Sunday morning, they began to put Harry's plans into action. Dulcie was to preside at the Eucharist; Peter would serve ... and Harry would preach. They would all survey the congregation to see what reactions they could pick up."Not," pointed out Harry, "that negative reactions in the church necessarily indicate the problem is among the congregation. But ... it's a place to start."Dulcie and Peter were aware that ordained women were not universally. The liquid ice had spread from my chest down to my knees. Although my first reaction was anger, I laughed. I couldn't help it, her lovely pout, my soaked clothes, and her reaction. She kept on muttering apologies, mostly in Spanish, interspersed with some English. I said “It’s ok, it’s only a t-shirt and pants. In fact I was looking for something to say to you, and now it looks as if you broke the ice, so to speak. She smiled, still embarrassed, but insisted on getting a napkin to wipe off the.