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[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.]

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... So she'll just pat it on the head ]

[Gunsmoke flops onto her lap, panting and slobbering in bliss. He's...not hiding any secret impressive talents. He's really that goofy.

Fortunately, though, Erwin takes this moment to step out from his office, spotting his wayward Houndour and sparing a chuckle.]

You have a friend, Fray.

Seems like.

[ She tries to hide her annoyance as she says that. Because for real? For real. This is gross ]

[Erwin chuckles mildly, bending down to scoop up the Houndour in one arm.]

Well. Shall we?

Yes sir.

[ UGH. That would be the word, right? Seems logical. With the dog collected, she stands too and makes ready to follow him wherever ]

[He strides into his office, which is very simple for a high-ranking officer, setting the Houndour on a pillow in the corner, then settling down behind his desk.]

Please, make yourself comfortable. What made you want to join the Rangers? [This is said in the same breath.]

[ Whoa. She doesn't think of sit and instead just sort of crosses her arms and keeps standing for a moment because it would be rude to lean against the wall. Uh. She feels weird to be here, though the fact it is not austere really helps matters. Even if it does feel out of place for her with her piercings and tattoos and other remnants of her earlier life. ]

'Cus I wanted to make a difference. I hadn't been doing much for years, then I got inspired to give it a shot.

[That gets an arched eyebrow, which is Erwin-speak for "I'm sort of impressed".]

Making a difference. That's...idealistic. Most people are satisfied saying that they just want to keep Union standing. May I ask what "inspired" you?

Really...? [ ... ] I had a run in with one of the long standing Rangers, Mr. Teresa. She was really cool, and way more impressive than most of the people someone like me who grew up near the factories runs into. And I guess I thought [ "I can do better than my sister who is in the Swords" ] that I've been good at stuff all my life [ "and I can make up for the fact Harth died" ] so I might as well do something with it.

[Likelihood that she's lying? High. But that doesn't stop Erwin from nodding slightly, making some notes on the papers in front of him.]

You grew up near the factories, then? [Surprisingly, he doesn't say it with disdain or contempt -- rather something like curiosity, actually.]

... Yeah. Still do, actually - it used to be near the Old City's gates too, but now I'm higher up.

Some of our best Rangers are from that area. Unlike the Council, I am not overly concerned with the roots of our soldiers. Only with their devotion to Union and humanity.

[ She nods ]

Yeah, I'd heard that. It's another reason I wanted to go with the Rangers over the Guard or something.

[Cue a not-at-all subtle derisive scowl.]

The Guard. Hm. You've made the right choice, I'll tell you that much.

[ Wow, some reaction. Still, she doesn't comment on it. ]

I thought I had. Uh, sir.

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