I am promoting our few experienced officers faster than the regulations allow. Some of our escorts are being commanded by schoolboys, we are so short ...f experienced officers."The prime Minister then asked." What about that Corvette Summer Flower, or something like that, which sank three U boats the other day what's happened to that CO?" I am not sure at present sir."Second Officer Angela Nash spoke up. "Excuse me sir, he is on his way back to Liverpool sir, and has just completed his eighth. "My lord... prince," he began between gasping breaths, "... the lord... Iosoan... wishes word on... princess."Iordan raised an eyebrow at the captain and said to the messenger, "Thank you. I'll send my reply back with another runner.You go get some water," he gestured toward the group of message runners standing off to the side, "and rest here a while before you go back." He waved another runner over and said, "Go back to my father and tell him we're making good speed, tell him how far we've. He had a big smile on his face as he came over to us and brought her the Pepsi."Sorry ma'am, we only have Pepsi for female officers. I didn't know these swabbies allowed women into their private little training ground. It's good to see a pretty face around here for a change."I was smiling at his sense of humor and Sandra was giggling at his words. I had noticed despite all the violence of the last couple of days, she was relaxed and not defensive around strangers like she was when we first went. What a crock.“Yes. And new housing is being constructed. We had the orders for all that drawn up before the announcement. People went to work immediately.”“How did you manage that?” Beca asked. Dr. D smirked.“Are you aware that we know about your work with Raymond Long and Design Intelligence?” she asked. I just stared at her in silence. “You came to our notice before you actually took the PNSAT, Jacob. We saw your performances. I have a staff who tracks new and interesting artistic talent..