Apocalypse

[Loyola]

In spite of obvious physical difficulties, Loyola morals during this conversation seem to be very good. She listens respectfully, looking at her eyes it was clear that she's thinking and analyzing every word and Claire's emotional reactions. Smiling at the first remark, she would give back in a half-serious manner.

— Oh, if it will come down to killing me, make sure to execute that in person. I'd not want to be shot down by some random officers, hope you understand.

Enma touches her chin and shakes her head with a sigh when she heard the actual plan. Taking a few notes, then as hair falls at her face, she would get it behind the ear. Her eyes then move to the side and her lips are getting on obvious tension, while her hand starts playing with the stylus.

— Maybe it's for the best that you did not reach the gate because going in without a recon sounds incredibly risky.

Taking a short look at her notes, Enma with some effort leans forward, obviously getting ready to deliver some points. At the moment she keeps direct eye contact, and her voice sounds more convincing, despite getting dry way too fast.

— Usually, there are different plans for different scenarios. I understand that you don't have the operation planning HQ here, but what you about to execute is only one plan for the most positive scenario. And most positive scenarios are usually not the case.

She pauses, being afraid to disappoint Claire with things she would not like to hear. It's about time to say something to prevent that sort of scenario. Enma softens her tone and leans back a little.

— I understand how hard all of this for you, and I understand there's not a lot of moral support coming your way. And I understand that you want to believe in the best. But as a part of my duty and service to your family, I have to keep you safe. We need to talk about scenarios where it's not possible to return to Gallia and bring back the order in short terms. That would practically mean an exile. I'd call that neutral scenario, in which you will have a chance to build up in the border worlds and act from here. Negative scenario is that Gallia is lost and you are being actively hunted down and forced to move further far away.

Enma leans back, swallowing air to the sigh heavily. She would proceed with the much lower tone of voice.

— We need to have a plan for all of those scenarios and at least make general outlines. So if bad things will happen, there will be a plan to execute. Further disorganization and panic among your people may end up your journey rather sooner than later.

Loyola looks down when remarks about her health are coming in. At some point, she even raises her eyebrows, not expecting Claire to care.

— Long-time in exile is having rather negative effects on the health, for the Outcasts that is. Inhalers are practically a joke, in the long run, you got to return to Malta anyway. I would like something to drink if possible, not alcohol preferably, there's work to be done. But I cannot recall you require to bring anything. We can launch freighter runs anytime, our supply lines are very close.

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