Lieutenant Michael Ryan II was sitting behind his desk and sipping hot tea that Hobbes had brought him, fresh from the officer's mess hall. He was not happy with Roland and was again keeping him in line with the wishes of the AA. He tapped his pen against his mahogany desk and leaned forward.
So you've ignored the organisation again Roland? I didn't give you permission call them Sky Warriors.we appreciate your involvement in this mission but remember that the Albion Avengers have funded this whole operation and while we appreciate the sentimental value of you naming these pilots after your old squadron, we have to put official military unit names in our reports, we wouldnt want one of our other bases getting confused would we?
Hobbes was waiting nervously at the door, hoping to be asked to fetch some more tea, as the tension in the room was high. Michael Ryan was his superior but he also had great respect for Mr Roland Shaw too, who was visibly getting annoyed with more orders.
I realize that Michael, but these pilots, like me aren't soldiers, at least not for this mission, they are specialists, and need to be treated as such independent from your respected organisation.
Michael grunted with indifference and turned to Hobbes, as if to halfheartedly ask for his opinion....
Well, they seem like an alright bunch sir, 'spose it couldnt hurt if they got to go by a nice team name that guvnor Shaw gives em. Mind you there are some characters in that bunch, they got a black fella there who's got a nasty military background report full of fighting and insubordination, but then he's from Georgia aint he? I suppose theyve 'ad it pretty 'ard.
Roland picked up his dossiers and put one of the photos from his folder on to Lieutenant Ryan's desk.
Not only Reggie Jenkins but we have this guy, Alex 'Jester' Harving and hes from your neck of the woods here in Britain, hes a skilled pilot but did you know he suffers from ADHD? I cant treat a man like a soldier in an army when hes likely to forget my orders as soon as he hears them! I need to let this team find their own way, I'm just here to support. Some of them like D'Armitz and Nishizawa have had it pretty damn rough. Probably some PTSD there, even if I couldn't get an official psych report.
Micheal Ryan was still tapping his pen and took one more sip of his tea before leaning back and looking at both Hobbes and Roland with tired but focused eyes.
Fine, they can keep your little team warrior name, but from the sounds of it, you seem to be trying to prove to me that this bunch maybe could be wild cards, perhaps more trouble then they are worth, Roland?
Roland stood up fiercely and looked Ryan straight in the eye.
They are my team, and my trouble to deal with. I hand picked this team myself. They are rough around the edges but they are worth every penny you can spend on getting to Neon Haven, they are the best and only chance we have.
Zman,
Scrawl Banditta,
Ariamis,
AP Ottovan,
PrinceAlexus
