[b]Erubesco, The Citadel[/b]

Commander Botrelle nodded as Commander Green spoke. His requests were not unreasonable, and Red Queen was a strong priority, from her understanding. That being said, it was regrettable that he had managed his personnel so poorly that he would now be requesting transfers from other departments. Already, she was forming a mental list of those under her she would be placing under a transfer hold; unlike her peer, she knew the value of retaining reliable individuals. 

Simon was near the top of her list. Kora, too- Though that was more to keep her friend away from a Commander who had historically tossed soldiers to their deaths without a second thought. 

[color=#D2B8C5]"I'm sure we can come to an arrangement regarding the dispersement of additional tasks when it comes time to address Red Queen,"[/color] she replied, tapping away in her personal notes. People she could let go; tasks she was outright refusing to take on in her own department. [color=#D2B8C5]"That being said, [i]all[/i] departments tend to feel short-staffed in the heat of our own pursuits."[/color] She laughed lightly, turning to Lovette with a knowing smile- A shared understanding that all Commanders would be able to commiserate over. Or, perhaps, an assertion that there was one Commander here who was grounded, and one who liked to get ahead of his own importance. [color=#D2B8C5]"I think these decisions would be best handled internally- The higher-ups will move anyone anywhere, and it's always better to have us 'boots on the ground,' so to speak, make decisions regarding personnel reassignment. As always, those wishing to transfer [i]should[/i] seek permission from their direct supervisor."[/color] 

She turned her attention to Kora, furrowing her brow in the same casual way that she might in response to, "Have you given up drinking, then?" 

[color=#D2B8C5]"Of course we're not hiring madmen, Norrevinter. It's a manner of speaking, and a bit overblown, if you ask me."[/color] Her narrowed gaze fell on one Alchemist Sairan, looking at something more in him than on him. If he attempted to speak in protest, he would find himself at a loss for words. More accurately, he would find himself at a loss for recurring laryngeal nerve function until her made eye contact with her and she was positive that she had been understood. 

[i]Later. I'm going to talk to you later.[/i]