Damn this stupid war, she thought. Why can't people just be nice to each other all the time?Francesca withdrew her arm from Frieda's shoulder. She was...in a position of trust and command and had better start acting the part a bit better."Go up and feed Prisoner Esterhazy and report to me on her condition. I will go and release Prisoner Schwarz."ANNIE"Well, Schwarz! How goes it? You can speak now. Time's up!" OK, Francesca! No problems!" I'm an officer, now. Bad move, Schwarz!" Sorry, Ma'am". " Do you, in your mind," I said pausing to make sure she would think carefully about what I was about to ask, "think ANYTHING has changed in our relationship since you told me you wanted to live with me an hour or so ago." No! Do you?" No, but you've given me that impression, like you think I'm trying to run away or slow down or something. I'm not. You are the woman I still plan on living my life with. I just have little fears that if we rush this part of it all, it might create cracks." I said. The other two were trying to strike at Jerreth but were not having much luck. They took turns making swings at him that he easily dodged or sidestepped. One of them miscalculated with their swing and over extended. Jerreth took the opportunity to grab the club with one hand and backhand the man in the face with the other. He sent the man flying a few feet before he crashed into some empty barrels. The other man looked in horror at how easily his friend had been taken out, so he didn’t see the. . I hadn't thought of that. That actually makes a lot of sense." The scientist admits.The Director shakes her head. "This is already trying my patience. The only reason I'm still here is because the potential implications of this technology, if it truly works, are beyond your wildest dreams. I am a busy woman with an extremely full schedule. I cannot simply 'come back another day'." Her voice is not harsh, but it is firm."Tell me, have my credentials been added to your systems?” She asks."Of....