After returning from the Imperial Palace, Lynch made a call to Mr. Truman.
Considering the respect towards the Federation as well as diplomatic respect, the security of the phone lines at the Federation Embassy in Gafura is guaranteed, meaning simply that these lines are not tapped.
Of course, this is merely a gesture, can we really believe the Gafura people when they say they don't eavesdrop?
Impossible, it's likely they start listening the very second the line is connected, so people only use the phone when there are no confidential matters to discuss.
Most of the time, people at the embassy only use this phone to order meals or call for escort services—which is not illegal, as escorting is a legal business in Gafura. Those girls even undergo periodic health checks and face terrifying tax rates.
Spending in Gafura can also be seen as an act of goodwill by Federation citizens, making outstanding contributions to Gafura's GDP.
