A noise broke through the growing din of conversation in the briefing room. Adam was knocking a knuckle against the open door behind him, still looking out into the small gathering of pilots. "[color=D1A060]It seems many of you are eager to talk to each other, or introduce yourselves. Good. You are all dismissed. Those of you who have been to the coffee shop previously, please guide our newcomers. I have many things to discuss with Commander Theodore, so please do not linger.[/color]" Adam's expression was stony and cold, only subtly different from before. His eyes scanned through the group before him meticulously and intensely evaluating everyone.

He waited by the door for the group to file out before closing it quietly. He walked over to the holotable in the middle of the room, finger hovering over the key to disconnect both Terra and Kxeyun. "[color=D1A060]The both of you can make your own choices on how or if you want to interact with the others, but I need this room.[/color]" Without waiting for a response he pressed the disconnect and turned to Theodore, fists clenched and eyes doing their best to burn a hole through his skull.

"[color=D1A060]When were you planning on informing me I was being placed in command of turncoats and traitors? How many others are turncoats? Above all else, how many from [i][b]Red fucking Star?[/b][/i][/color]" The mask was fully gone now, Adam's expression was filled with anger and his words full of acid. He pointed an accusatory finger at Theodore. "[color=D1A060]You just rolled over and allowed a massive security risk to take command of an NC squad in a battle that will determine the future of our collective peoples. A squad that I will remind you is comprised entirely of other associated, hand-selected, security risks. Has it not crossed your mind that your entire insider plan may have been compromised from the start?[/color]"

Adam turned from Theodore, hands planted firmly on the holotable. his eyes inspecting the battle lines snaking across the land. "[color=D1A060]I expect the dossiers of the entirety of this squad provided to my personnel [i]immediately[/i]. No redactions, no omissions. You have already undermined my authority by making a rash decision without so much as speaking to me, and I refuse to walk into this situation you have created [b][i]blind[/i][/b]. I am not a sheep to be thrown to the wolves, and you can be damn sure I'm not going to die for your mindlessness.[/color]" He shoots one last glare at Theodore. "[color=D1A060]You've already had one pilot turn traitor, so pray to whatever god you worship it doesn't happen again [i]Commander[/i].[/color]"