When Humans Declare War

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s I hastily scribbled my latest response to an unassuming diplomat, a sharp knock on my office door interrupted my diplomatic duties within the Galactic Council. My aide opened the door, but before he could even uphold decorum, six humans strode in uninvited, as if they owned the place.

Irritated by the intrusion, I rose from my chair. There was no scheduled meeting with them, nor had I invited them. They had simply barged in.

"What is this? Why have you entered my office without an invitation?" I demanded.

All six humans turned their gaze toward the middle figure—a woman who radiated anger. Her expression was rigid, her demeanor unwavering. She stepped forward and, without preamble, placed a letter forcefully on my desk. Her eyes bore into mine.

"This will only take a moment of your time, Ambassador," she stated coolly.

I glanced at the title of the document: Declaration of War.