Shiomi listened silently to the back and forth going on in the room.  The one man seemed a bit miffed but at least he managed to get back on track after some side discussion.  Jake proved that he could at least talk the part fairly well as he stood up for the general and his orders.  It was a decent speech that made its point crystal clear, even believe a mission is impossible.

One of the easiest ways to mess up on a mission was to let self-doubt and fear cloud your judgement.  A favorite tactic of an assassin was to cause a state of panic in a target one could not take out without being noticed.  When the mind was clouded one could make simple mistakes or even forget basic tactics, allowing their opponent to capitalize on those mistakes.  When going on any mission it was important to plan but never to fully rely on that plan so that one could adapt to the situation.  Only with a clear mind, free from doubt could one always make the best decision in the field.

[color=a187be]"I believe all relevant issues have been addressed general."[/color] Shiomi spoke in her usual monotone, "[color=a187be]We should all prepare for the operation to come.  At your command general."[/color]  Shiomi bowed to General Sho from her seat, ready to depart at a single word from the general.