<div class="floatright">(http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/3046/a01b.jpg)</div><br/>In Security Mode, Tisha didn't seem to be watching the display.  The computer which controlled her simply bypassed the step of what she should be able to visualize and gave her the information directly from the computer, allowing her to appear to diligently guard everyone while not missing a beat.  Most holograms didn't possess this bypass, but whoever had programmed her had wanted her to be able to take drink orders without being in the proximity of that person, especially across the noise of a crowded bar, as well as not bump into people just because she was too busy flirting.<br/><br/>"Bread and circuses," she said.  Rather than flirtatious or casual, her demeanor was perfectly straightforward, explaining exactly what she was thinking and keeping herself oriented perfectly towards business.  In many ways, it made her seem ruthless and cunning, although those who knew her would recognize that her other modes were anything but.  "Whenever anyone makes the attempt to control these people overtly, of course they're going to shuck off that attempt.  If we want to take over this planet, we must do so covertly.  We allow everyone to think that they have complete control of their situations and they'll gladly hand themselves over."<br/><br/>When her eyes did focus upon the hologram, it was a recognition that her dedication was focused primarily upon the task of isolating some sort of flaw.  Those familiar with her programming, however, would know that she was still capable of maintaining her defense of the room even while so focused.  Klingon rules and traditions necessitated diligence, because a leader could be challenged at any time, and Tisha owed Cris too much to let that happen.<br/><br/>"Perhaps a civil war would be the best way.  The Crime Lords already fight and battle against each other.  If two or three of the largest Syndicates could be seen to attempt to bite off more than they could chew, making severe assassination attempts on all the others to a degree which would suggest that they believed themselves larger than they were, the others would likely jump at the chance to take them down.  This would weaken all of them in such an attempt, allowing us more of an opening to seep in."