A Memory Faded

[Spectre]

She turned back and closed the door, facing him again.
"Nova is trying to do this investigation, and so far she's turned up some interesting stuff. But obviously Hemlock is being a doorjam for you, and you have the mind to just keep getting involved. I'm not sure what your problem is, sir, but if I were constantly getting in the way of the lead investigator by tripping on the toes of the former CO of the ship, I'd have a mind to just stand up, grab my nuts and walk out and resume my usual duties, instead of letting one guy's constant babbling get to my pride."
She took a deep breath, gulping a bit as she realized the words she'd just spoke to her senior CO. She relaxed the fists she'd made during the rant, eyeing him.
"If you want this investigation done, then take a hint and stay out of it. I've learned from years of experience that if I'm not needed, then I should stay the hell away. If I am needed, and the situation is 'less-than-favorable', then I just take steps, instead of shooting the guy straight up."