.01 [Video]

[thatwasnotmyintent]

[Is it any wonder that Commander Handsome is one of the first to perfect the use of the new video equipment? After all, dramatic speeches are so much more effective when he can showcase his cheekbones to their full potential.

Except now he's keeping it short and sweet, preoccupied with other matters, clearly:]

It seems recent events have sparked an...admirable rush of civic pride. I encourage anyone who is interested to see about applying for the Scouting Corps. We can always use Rangers with your sort of passion and drive.

As for everyone else -- continue to serve Union and humanity whole-heartedly.

[A brief salute to end this...clearly-rehearsed speech, and the video flickers off.]

Comments

action; PRIVATE

[thatwasnotmyintent]

[Erwin turns around, finally, taking his seat and leaning forward with his hands folded, all the tension abating just like that. He even manages an almost-smile.]

If you become a Ranger it won't just be a chance. It'll be a guarantee.

action; PRIVATE

[heartstorage]

[At that, Sora's eyes widen a little bit- fear and nerves fading in exchange for hope]

You mean I'm in?

action; PRIVATE

[thatwasnotmyintent]

[Ah, such hope and earnestness. Erwin tries not to smirk.]

I said "if". Your application will be processed and you'll likely be accepted to training camp. It's up to you if you make it through that particular hurdle.

action; PRIVATE

[heartstorage]

[Yep he is full of that when he's not fearing for his life from eyebrows. He is pretty shonen, after all]

Uh- right. If.

[Even so, he's pretty pumped. HE WILL BEAT YOUR TRAINING CAMP AND DEFEAT THE HUNS AND BRING HONOR TO THE NINIJI FAMILY. Or something like that.]

Thank you! I won't let you down, sir!

action; PRIVATE

[thatwasnotmyintent]

[Erwin points his pen at Sora, with his best "I am the dad character" expression.]

Don't let yourself down. That's the important part. [lol lies, the important part is not dying.]

action; PRIVATE

[heartstorage]

[But Erwin he already did that when he realized that he'd never hit six feet tall. It was the most depressing day not counting the one where everyone he knew got eaten]

Right. I won't let that happen either.

[And then a beat]

Uh...am I dismissed?

action; PRIVATE

[thatwasnotmyintent]

[Someday he too can be short and grouchy, like Erwin's boyfriend coworker. There is hope for Sora's future badassery.]

Mmm. [That...will have to suffice as a yes, coupled with a vague handwavey gesture. See you at training camp hell, Sora.]

action; PRIVATE

[heartstorage]

[Aw yeah. 1,000 Zubat Battle let's go. Except okay, Sora will probably never be grouchy lbr. It's why he smells of cupcakes with sprinkles]

[But oh thank god he's free. He'll smile and hop up from his chair]

Thank you again, sir!

[And now don't mind as he gets out of there as fast as he possibly can because you're still terrifying Erwin of the Eyebrows]