Ryan stood up straight when Akauta told him that he would become the Commander Pro Tempore while she was gone and this made him snap a salute to her while he internally smiled. He knew this meant that she trusted him enough to leave him with responsibility and to him that meant he was one step closer to reaching his goals of becoming a General, but this also started to give him a false sense of bravado when it came toward his view of his female Commander which always lead him to get in trouble. [color=ed1c24]"Have no fear Commander Akauta. I will not let you down in my tasks of Commander Pro Tempore."[/color] He said in a serious tone before lowering his salute and turning his attention to the other two that stood there. 

He gave a slight smile as he looked at the other two as he had just come up with a great idea that might actually get the attention of some girls. [color=ed1c24]"I just had a wonderful idea you two. How about for our sparring match you two take on me, if you think your magic can get through these unbreakable fists of mine."[/color] He told the two soldiers as he cracked his knuckles and flexed his fingers. Most people might think that he was being overly cocky with the challenge but he was confident in his abilities to take on two at one after all he hadn't made officer by just trying to hit on Akauta multiple times. 

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"Your always welcome to come and watch too Commander."[/color] Ryan told Akauta with a full smile now and gestured over to the sparring grounds on the far side of the main military area.