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[thatwasnotmyintent]

[And what does our illustrious Commander have to say about Team Evolution and everything relating to them?

Very little, apparently, though his expression, brows drawn down and together, speaks volumes.] I don't think I need to remind any and all Rangers -- and aspiring cadets -- to be civil, polite and welcoming to our honored guests, do I?

[Pause.] Provided, of course, that they are also discreet. [A short nod and he turns off the video.]




[Only to switch it on a moment later, looking suddenly frazzled like he's only just remembered something.] I-In addition, I'd like to take this opportunity to remind all applicants that they should absolutely not take any interest in or notice of idle gossip regarding their potential superiors, and that failure to follow this advice may result in their applications being denied.

[Lbr here, he's talking about the commonly circulated rumors about himself and Corporal Levi and their status as "roommates" and "confirmed bachelors".]

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[liveforher]

[Teresa knows exaaaactly what that second part is about. But she'll feign innocence]

Oh? What sort of gossip would that be, Commander?

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[thatwasnotmyintent]

The sort a high-ranking officer such as yourself has absolutely no part in spreading.

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[liveforher]

Commander, are you implying I would spread rumors? I told you, how people came to believe Jade eats children was simply a misunderstanding.

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[thatwasnotmyintent]

At least that rumor makes some logical sense. These new ones are baseless and ungrounded.

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[liveforher]

Really? I haven't heard of any completely ungrounded ones lately. Which ones are you talking about?

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[thatwasnotmyintent]

[Lineface at you, Teresa.]

Nice try.

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[tm50]

E-Excuse me, ah.. sir? [He's been meaning to ask this... this has nothing to do with Erwin's topic but perhaps they could just avoid it for the time being.]

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[thatwasnotmyintent]

Mmmmmyes what? [This is said very distractedly, like it wasn't Erwin who'd gotten on the network in the first place.]

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[tm50]

U-um..... I was told to speak with you, Corporal Levi claims I should sign forums to enter the rangers. Did you get her referral? [Awkward sweating all over, oddly enough that's normal.]

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[thatwasnotmyintent]

Mmmm, I've gotten a lot of referrals recently. Name?

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[tm50]

[Yeah, he's noticed..] Bertholdt Fubar, sir..

Voice bc he's a delicate camera-shy flower

[antiseptic]

Yes, I have heard some odd rumours about that charming Murkrow you entered the beauty pageants with. By the way, is it still with you? I'd quite like to study it.

ooo la la~

[thatwasnotmyintent]

It ran away.

[You're fortunate you can't see his face, because it is truly stormy.]

[antiseptic]

Oh? Did the two of you get into a dispute?

[thatwasnotmyintent]

Something along those lines. We parted amicably, though.

[antiseptic]

I'm surprised you would let such a valuable resource go. It's most unlike you.

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[giantprince]

Nothing like thoroughly denying rumors and gossip or threatening to punish people who don't disregard them to make everyone believe that they're true.

But good luck with that.

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[thatwasnotmyintent]

I figure why should one alter what's so tried and true?

[giantprince]

They always say you should respect the classics.

[thatwasnotmyintent]

I've always thought so, yes. Call me old-fashioned.

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[aniiue]

[Hey look Erwin it's one of those Rangers who joined super young for the cause. He looks pretty serious as usual.]

Are there a lot of applications, Commander? I didn't know there'd been so much interest this year.

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[thatwasnotmyintent]

[Erwin frowns a little, because even if he acts like he never notices which Ranger is which, he knows and pays attention to all his soldiers, and Barklight has been...absentee lately.

He doesn't mention it right away, addressing the question instead.] It seems there's been an unprecedented rush of civic pride, perhaps as a result of recent not-so-natural disasters.

[aniiue]

Well I guess we can't complain, right? More people to fight off ...whatever Union's enemy is now, I guess.

[thatwasnotmyintent]

Mmmm. That seems to be a matter of opinion these days. Nobody can make up their minds.

[aniiue]

Maybe there's more than one.