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"That's what I figured you'd say..." Colonel Johnsen said in a dissapointed tone, as he got up and stepped away.
"Now, I understand that you're opposed to this little... Mission... Out of principle, because of certain mutual respect you harbor with the lieutenant. But you see ..."
The Colonel bit on the leg of shades and nervously strode back and forth, trying to bring his twisted train of thought into words.
"Think about it. If it ain't gonna be you who else is it gonna be? Kimball? Benson? Bob?? Who do you think it'd be if she had the choice? Because if you bring her to carry something of value to us, to our corps, then in my eyes she'll have retributed herself, and she'll be worth protecting! The way I see it, you'll be doing her a huge favour... "
The Colonel gave a brief look at Comrie, his pride in his silver tung nearly gleaming from his face. This was his big selling point. The best worst option...
"Besides..." The Colonel hung his head down for second. His words clearly carrying mild anger and frustration.
"Those Arakeds out there. Do you think they have volunteers? Do you think they give a rats ass about the Geneva's? No, I think we're well past the time to do what's right. I think it's time to do what we need. So get in there, soldier... Be a man..."
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