Reaper of Rishiri

[Annis]

He nods, albeit only to show he agrees with her first sentence in principle but not its precise practice. "Allow me to rephrase. If anyone owing loyalties to the same cause as that woman sets foot on this ship then they will be shot. It's hardly picky for me to deny these people given who they killed. And since the sentiment of family is foreign to some perhaps force is more universal." He spends the next few seconds inspecting the message she elected to show him. It seemingly catches his attention but does not elicit a reaction.

"The crew is tired and in bad spirits. The Captain's death rattled them. A few who were considering a mutiny effort had to be executed to maintain order. I'll be giving this information to our helmsman and navigator. We are overdue for resupply and replenishment." With the help of his own communications device, he makes note of pertinent details and relays it to the necessary personnel, efforts are likely to have already begun elsewhere on the ship. There seems to be an element of disappointment in the way the Commander regards Claire now. As if somewhat disgusted by her attempt to defend these people. And although he does not ask he seems to be expecting either more information from the Duchess or for her to exit the bridge and leave him to the extensive errand or seeing this ship securely relocated to Aquitaine.