Shadows of the Past

[Cashew]

Olivia walked slowly besides the Admiral. He looked around in awe at the symbolic corridors of Winchester Station, the hub of the Armed Forces.

"Long time since I've been here.." He sighed

Olivia glanced at him, "Much changed?" they carried on walking towards the hangars.

"Aye, been painted." He chuckled and smiled, the smile faded away as he clutched his leg.

"Shall we wait a minute?" She helped the Admiral stand up again.

"No.. No. It's fine, let's go" He soldiered on down the corridor, they were nearly there anyway - Hangar 6A. As they took the lift down to the hangar deck they stood in silence looking at the floor. Olivia wanted to ask about the Gauls, but she knew it wasn't the best time. Especially since the Admiral had trouble walking. The large metal doors hissed open and they stepped out. A group of 1st Fleet Marines were waiting for them by a heavily armoured Clydesdale. Olivia watched the Marines help the Admiral onboard and then she turned away and went back to her Office. She had a lot of paperwork to send to Admiral Brooks anyway, and she expected more to come.

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