Pursuant to paragraph one thousand, two hundred and ninety, I hereby formally request third party arbitration of our dispute.
You have the right.
Furthermore, pursuant to subsection D3, I name ... the Grizzelas to arbitrate.
Grizzelas?
(mouths) Grizzelas?
Unfortunately, they are currently in their hibernation cycle. However, they will awaken in six months, at which time we can get this matter settled. Now, do you want to wait... or give me my three weeks?
Absurd! We carry the membership! We can brook no delay!
Then I hereby declare this treaty in abeyance.
Wait! Negotiation is permiss...!
[Picard signals Worf to cut the transmission.]
You enjoyed that.
You're damned right.
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