In many ways we are a tribe. At least that's what Professor Fabio explained to us one day during one of our beach cookouts. After all we have the ten ...anks that force us to work together as a team. Part of that requires that we trust each other as closely as any family member. This has helped us become a very close knot group.There even has been some pressure to move us from Trinary Island to the mainland and separate us. Part of the excuse the AI came up with was that our efficiency must be. How do you... ?”“I too have seen the scroll of the succession of the English crown, Jack.”With her use of my diminutive name, I knew I was back in favour.“He has fooled us all, Madam...”“As we are alone you may call me Vicky, Jack.”She pronounced the name as ‘Wicky’, and I nearly laughed aloud, thinking how Mimi had perfectly mimicked her accent.“Thank you, err, Vicky. We can expect another attempt on...”“To think I had him in my...”She paused in thought. “He would have had plenty of. Then we went straight to Captain Paul Habberfield's office. We knocked then entered without waiting for a reply. There was no one in the outer office, neither his assistant nor himself. I searched the office and there was nothing to suggest that there was ever anyone there. The Captain's office was locked ... for a few seconds. We entered and set the stage.Eric took the seat in his Colonel's combat field uniform. He thought he deserved a promotion and it seemed odd to me, to be calling him. She reminded me that while it may not seem like it to me, that we were here for work. She then told me that since it was a work function, I didn't have to wear the heels, but everything else I should keep on. When I started to protest, she said, "Any protesting and we can switch back to heels if you want?" After that I was didn't argue.About a half hour later, we were dressed to go. Trista wore a slinky black dress and heels, and I was looking presentable in suit and tie. Of course underneath.