.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

video; PRIVATE

[thatwasnotmyintent]

[Smirky smirk.] Neither of you are going to get off without interacting at least somewhat with the cadets. Jade, you can interact for ten minutes with this boy -- trust me, you'll find him interesting. Teresa, you can unleash unholy terror on a series of awkward teenagers.

And I will continue to conduct mind-numbing interviews and make nice with the Council so they don't cut our discretionary fund -- again -- and I can have a vacation to the coastline without writing it off as "recon".

video; PRIVATE

[antiseptic]

Oh, very well. I'll go speak with him before I leave.

[His comrades are so cold and cruel. But at least he doesn't have Erwin's job. It's always nice to reaffirm that he's justified in his steadfast refusal to even consider any promotions.]

[It doesn't take long for Jade to stop sighing and don his usual smirk.] I trust Teresa will do a wonderful job as acting Commander while you're on your vacation. Although I doubt any of us will be able to take a leave of absence until this current crisis is resolved, at the very least.

video; PRIVATE

[liveforher]

[Aw man. But she guesses she got a better job than talking to the Council or seeing what's so interesting about the mind of a teenage boy. So she won't complain]

Understood. I'll work hard to make sure there are screams and tears by the time I'm through.

[........maybe leaving her in charge is a terrible idea]

Re: video; PRIVATE

[thatwasnotmyintent]

Truly, you two are the most reliable and trustworthy of comrades. I knew I could count on you.

video; PRIVATE

[antiseptic]

Of course, Commander. [He salutes in the most formal yet insincere way possible.] Now, by your leave, I'll go make preparations.

video; PRIVATE

[liveforher]

[She just gives a smug smirk like 'fuck yeah i know i'm the best whut whut' as she salutes]

[Modesty is truly her best quality]

Yes, I as well.