Sakamoto Ryoma

[Yaoquizque]

"Oh, so you did tell him already." said Ishikawa, frowning while he was staring at Junko.
He then added : "I guess that wasn't a good idea after all."
"Who said it wasn't? Those quarters are quite comfortable..." replied in a bored tone the woman.

"I appear to have been left out of the loop here. What has happened onboard here?" pondered quietly Takada, somewhat choked.
Takada noticed her taking a sweet voice to answer, as if she was discussing about a trivial subject.
"Not much? Sakamoto asked me to get lost."
"Hm... Anyway we should move. And I'm sure you can come along. No need to be stuck in your 'cell'." finally said Ishikawa.

They began to walk in the corridors heading to the main bridge, Takada walking between the two officers and at time giving a side look at one of them.
"And the ship is on course for the Myoko?", she finally asked timidly after having shaken her head slowly at the tense atmosphere.
"I believe so. It was its original course..." replied Junko, the hands in her uniform's pockets as if she was sulking.

"So, how mad is he at you?" finally asked Ishikawa as they were closing to the bridge.
"Hmm, let me think..." wondered the woman massaging her chin "I guess he began to lose it when i told him he was an idiot."
"Great.." the man said after a sigh. "Did your forget that he is an admiral?"
"So what? I should just shut up and congratulate him no matter what? Especially when he does stupid things?"
The woman then pouted while gazed away before going on.
"I said 'With all due respect' before stating my opinion anyway. So it isn't my fault."

"You simply can't call him an idiot! No matter what you said before." stormed Ishikawa.
"Why not? Honesty is an important thing..." said quietly Junko. She then asked "Don't you think, Miss 'let's save the day'?"
"How did you even make it to commander.." was wondering Ishikawa while rubbing his hand on his face.
"Because of my unmatched skills, of course." she replied point blankly.

Takada was reflecting on what she could answer, and as the couple was remaining silent, she risked :
"An opinion is only as valid as its truth, in my eyes. However, some are best left unsaid to avoid consequences. No matter how 'comfortable' they are to the proud."
"She's right." asserted Ishikawa "There are things you just don't say to an admiral."

"Pfft... Such a little sheep you are." replied coldly the woman. And after a while : "But i admit i was a bit angry... I'm usually more subtle."
"Subtle? Sure.. Try to be subtle now." said the Captain as they were stepping on the bridge.
"A sheep who did not lose her ship, even without her herd. One who has not lost any favour with our leader too." whispered to herself Takada while staring with irritation at the unbearable Commander.

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