Breaking the Spirit

[Heresy]

The two children of the family were urged on by their parents, and cautiously approached Timothy. They handed over what they were carrying and stood there, looking down at their feet. Tim could tell that they were shy, and he instead observed what they had given him.

Presents. They were presents from the family, for saving their lives. Some silverware and a small stainless steel model of a Civilian Eagle.

Tim looked up at the childrens parents in the background, and he received a warm smile from the couple. He looked back at the children, reflecting their parents expression, and returned the silverware to them.

I cant take these, they belong to your parents. But, Id like to keep the model of the Eagle if you dont mind too much.

The children returned to their parents, and talked a little. The parents and Tim stared at each other, before parting with a shout of thanks from the father.

Before he could respond, the Bretonian woman in front of him poked him to gain his attention.

Oi! You couldve just asked, there wasnt a need to poke me!

I wanted to. Anyway, Ive got to take you down to the station now; its time that you get debriefed on the situation.

Um... okay... What about that woman over there? I'm sure she wanted to speak to me if shes still here, right?

No, she was one of our agents operating inside Rheinland. In short, shes here because she got too close to the ship that attacked you, and got captured.

Well, technically, I attacked it... anyway, what about that well-dressed fellow over there?

Oh, I dont know who he is. He can speak to you if you like.

She beckoned him over and he obliged, stepping in front of the woman like she wasnt even there. The Bretonian woman recoiled, but controlled her annoyance as the man seemingly ignored her presence.

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