A meeting on Matsue base

[Bakamono]

Takahashi was about to explain Hideakis facial dimensions, but stopped short as she amusedly watched Junkos haphazard speech, unable to suppress her smile.

'€œVery well Junko, apology accepted. I had considered assigning you to political guard duty for a short time, but perhaps a stint in cartography would be better, or assigned to the quartermasters crew for a while...'€ she mused over the terribly boring suggestions, amused as Junko cringed. '€œ...that can wait though. I would see you at full strength first.'€ she assumed a more concerned visage '€œI value what you did at the Arch Junko and will never forget it.'€

She resumed a semi-formal tone '€œDismissed commander, perhaps get the medics to take another look at that arm '€“ and see to Ishikawas sidearm would you? Arigatou.'€ She gave an informal salute and paced back to her desk.

Seeming unmindful of whether Junko heard, The admiral patched herself through to security '€œThis is Takahashi, send a 'monk' down to Ayakas cell please, and raise the temperature by five degrees. Have him include the following....'€

*****

Meanwhile in Cell block 'H'...
At Ayakas holding cell '€“ marines flanked the door and admitted a squat, bald man carrying a thick black case. The man entered the cell to see Ayaka apparently asleep on a tatami. The man knelt away from her, and began speaking in a whisper.

'€œYuki, Yuki, I want you to think back to your time with the dragons. Think back to when you fled the black dragon society. Remember what it was like '€“ remember Kayo Chiba and the society chased you, pursued you. Remember travelling deep into space, your heart hammering. Recall the desperation, as your mind raced for who to call...'€ he continued in this litany, sometimes concerning the black dragon society, sometimes the blood dragons, sometimes peaceful moments in her life. The marines outside listened to the soothing voice, seemingly immune to its sleepy dirge.

Eventually the prisoner stirred. The bald man opened the case, withdrew a bottle of water, and closed the case. He carefully set the bottle on the floor before him.
'€œHello Yuki, do not worry: you are still safe. I am called 'Monk' '€“ they call me that because I am concerned with...a persons resolve and...spirit.
Yuki, how long were you working for the blood dragons? who did you fly under? What base did you station at ? Where is Ryukku base? What were your operational orders? How many missions did you fly? Did you come into contact with Taiki Ono ? What were your primary targets? How many capital ships do they have?
How many capital ships did you see? How many shipyards did you see? How many do you know of? What is the approximate capacity of their shipbuilding facilities? Who leads dragon operations in Hokkaido?
Why did you leave the blood dragons? Why did you leave the black dragon society? What are the blood dragons plans for the Prime Minister? Who are the dragons currently gathering intelligence on? How many government officials are the blood dragons concerned with? Which government officials are the blood dragons concerned with? '€
The Monk went on and on, seeming to ignore her answers, the cell became more stifling. When Yuki answered the man would offer water, allowing her a little. Then begin repeating the questions again.