"Hmmf", grunted Frost as the whiskey left the back of his throat. Pouring himself his... third, fourth? and another, which he slid over to Sakura.
"Oh no, I'd rather not drink this early, still work to be done" she protested.
He cast a sidelong glance towards her, "Do I need to make this an order, nugget? Ask around, I don't often share my 'good spirits'. Now as for-" he stopped as Sakura slammed back the whole nip with hardly a blink. With a smile and a nod of approval, the Senior Officer continued "As for the test flight, I will personally be watching. You say you're good in a Chimaera, prove it. Of course, I'll make sure the Gemini and defence grid don't blast you." Pouring the remnants of the bottle into his glass, he waved Sakura off.
"Thank you sir, I appreciate it" she answered, standing up and making for the door she came in. "I'll get the ship prepped and ready for the end of the week."
Calling over his shoulder as she left the bar, "Oh, and consider this your flight officer test. Might as well get that kid following you around, Francis, done at the same time."
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