The Art of Negotiation
Dukat x Reader
Rating: Mature Audiences
In the high-stakes world of interstellar politics, allegiances blur, words are sharper than weapons, and survival hinges on wit and strategy. From verbal sparring with Vulcans to navigating Cardassian intrigue, these moments capture the Reader’s calculated rise—and the complicated ties that come with it.
Chapter 1: Video Call
The way his eyes narrowed, just slightly, told you everything. He was intrigued. Of course he was. Dukat was always intrigued when someone challenged him. But you weren’t here to challenge him outright—you were here to give him a reason to step forward. You had something he wanted.
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