A meeting on Matsue base

[Bakamono]

Exasperated, Mikako spoke '€œAlright. These accusations get us nowhere. I see your views and understand your positions.'€

The admiral sighed and settled against a wall near her officers. '€œIshikawa...it is unbelievable: there are not many who get the better of you. But we all fall at some point, I have been at the mercy of the enemy in the past, and know how disarming it can be. That said, where was your sidearm? I do not want to see you without one again. Your flight gear will now include a biometrical coded firearm, which you will be periodically required to present to any given commanding officer. '€

She walked slowly to Junko '€œSanada, you should know as well as I: strip a man; and he is less liable to fight back. I believe the dragon took Ishikawas clothes to make him a compliant hostage. I do not think that Ishikawa physically engaged with Ayaka, any more than I would imagine you mounting an outcast.
The older woman postured rhetorically: "He has shown restraint concerning your allegations, I would wager that you would punish someone severely if they accused you of the same. Take another look at him and tell me truly if you think he is capable of betrayal?'€

She stood equidistant from them both, making sure she conveyed her real point: '€œ~Now~ is an emotional matter going to cause operational problems between two of Kusaris most exemplary? Do I need to have you assigned to separate patrols?'€