Neverending Changes

[Charos]

Markus with a big smile on his face, walked to the administrator's office. He was a bit surprised that she was relieved of any obligations for the time being, which made it easier for him to achieve his goal. He sat on the leather sofa which was very comfy but made some embarrasing sounds each time he tried to move. Amanda was sitting at her desk, watching Markus getting comfortable, wondering if he is trying to be or is a natural idiot.

"-Hello Amanda, it's been a while." Amanda was still looking at him in an inquisitive manner. "-What? I'm being polite and so should you." She stood up and smiled at him. "-Hello to you too." Suddenly the smile disappeared and another question was fired at him. "-Now tell me, what are you here for?" Markus was delighted with her being straightforward. Unwilling to change the subject he stood up and took a seat to the chair on the opposite side of hers. "-Can't I just visit a friend?" He looked her in the eyes while she remained silent. "-Fine, I'll avoid small talk. A few months ago while I was still Lord Commander, I ordered a large shipment to arrive and be stored on America. I think it's about time for it to be used." Amanda was curious about his intentions. After she checked on her data pad if the cargo was still there and intact, he looked Markus in the eyes, as if she was trying to get into his head. "-It's still here. What do you want to do with it though? I'd say there's enough supplies there for a month for a wing's outside operations, a little less if we're talking about sending out an Arbiter." Amanda looked her datapad again, making sure of her calculations. "-You can't possibly be thinking of re-routing resources just to keep your ship operational.. Are you?" Markus smirked to confirm her speculations.

"-Great." Amanda was annoyed by his response turned around, facing the windows and gazed at the endless space, watching the occasional patrol being lost at the distance. "-However, Polyphemus is a key role to what I have in mind. That's why securing it's operation is important." Amanda turned around in a swift move, suprised. "-I underestimated you. I was thinking that you wanted to remain on your "horse" to remind you of your former glory. Then tell me, why did you come to me? I don't think I can be of any use to you."

"-You've already been very useful. I came here to make sure the supplies are till here and to see you." Amanda once again smiled and nodded as if she was telling him to leave. "-Someone will come later to pick it up." Markus got up and walked towards the entrance. Everything was going exactly as he had planned.