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Sal stood at attention, her head held high. Her pale skin was stark
against the pristine black uniform. The blue and gold bars on her
shoulders were the only thing about her that was not perfect. The
lieutenant’s insignia were well worn and scuffed. The crossed swords on
each one had been carved crudely by hand and inked dark by years in the
field. A decade ago they’d graced the shoulders of a human, but they’d since
become a symbol to the iliri of the Black Blades. They were proof that
nothing could stop them.
“Lieutenant Salryc Luxx?” the woman before her asked.
“Yes, sir,” Sal answered.
“Can you not tell the difference between a man and a woman, soldier?”
the lady sneered.
“Yes, rather well,” Sal replied flatly. “In basic training, we’re taught that
civilians are known as ma’am and mister, but soldiers and advisors shall be
called sir to show respect. I was under the impression that you were a
military advisor. My apologies, ma’am.”
The woman glanced up from her papers to glare at the defendant, but
the tiny soldier continued to stare at the wall over her head. “I am
Representative Berrik, Lieutenant,” she explained. “Do you know why I am
here?”
Sal kept her voice bland. “I assume my actions are under investigation,
Representative.”
“They are. What can you tell me about your mission in Anglia?”
The corner of Sal’s lip twitched, and she took a deep breath, fighting to
hold her expression neutral. “I can tell you that it is complete and that it was
a success, Representative.”
“And what exactly were your orders?” she demanded.
“My orders are classified.”
“Yes, yes. I have the clearance. Can you please relay your orders as you
understood them?”
“I’m sorry, Representative. I can not,” Sal said. “Those orders are
classified, ma’am.”
“Did you not just hear me say I had clearance?” Representative Berrik
snapped at her.
Sal replied without emotion, “Yes, ma’am. I heard you. I have not seen
military confirmation of that claim, ma’am. I am under strict obligation to
not divulge my orders except to those with a first level clearance. I
apologize, Representative.”
“Is she serious?” the politician asked, looking at the men seated to her
sides. “Someone tell me that scrubber isn’t serious!”
“I’m afraid she is, Representative,” said a man beside her in a heavily
decorated uniform. “And I bet I know who gave her those orders.
Lieutenant Luxx?
“Yes, sir,” Sal replied.
“Who issued your orders?”
“General Sturmgren, sir.”
“Someone get me the General,” the officer said, then he turned to the
Representative, “and until he countermands that order or you provide
documentation of your clearance, we’ll get nothing more. Recess the trial
until the morning.”
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