CFS Terminus: Deck A-3 [Bar Section]

[[Cerberus] Illusive Man]

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Jack was in the bar section talking with Benedict,they were the only ones left in the bar,all the others had their shift finished and went back to duty or to take a well deserved sleep.They started to talk about the possibility of installing a set of panoramical windows in the eastern and western part of the bar.They eventually had to scrap down the idea because it could be a serious drawback in combat.Minutes passed and the subjects that they needed to talk about were finished.Jack proposed Benedict to open the TV and watch some daily Sirius News...a news report caught Jack's attention.

"- The news was issued a few minutes ago and the rumours are now officially backed : the Bretonia Armed Forces lifted the charges against the former Commander Austin Goodman, wanted for defection since a few months. This decision was made public by the BAF spokeperson during the weekly press meeting and put an unexpected end to a Sirius wide man hunt. Kate, can you tell us more about this striking shift of eventts ?"

"- Well Andrew, the spokeperson declared that considering our times the Bretonian Armed Forces should focus on more pressing issues than chasing defectors, furthermore arguing that "this decision already meet precedence in the recent past, where far more evil people were already cleared of charges by our Government", end of quote. This cryptic part suggest that such shady agreements might have been found with other individuals, joining whispers about the surprising lift of the bounty upon the head of the Joker, the famous mad terrorist."

"- The circumstance are surely different in this case Kate, are they ?"

"- Of course Andrew. Many people know, thanks to our dedicated broadcasting news services, that Austin Goodman is a former hero in Bretonia since he saved the life of the Prime Minister a year and a half ago, and as such was honoured with the Carina's Cross. Since then, he kept braving his banishment and crossed the border numerous time to fight off the ennemies of the Crown like his supposed participation to the takeover of a Kaizoku leader few months ago, yet fading away once his actions were over."

"- Good boy ! But it also sounds like a lack for efficiency from our navy Kate, doesn't it ?"

"- Not exactly Andrew. First, as a former Commander Goodman is well aware of the BAF procedure and modus operandi, while the Armed Forces is already overwhelmed with open piracy and pressuring KNF moves. Furthermore he still counts numerous support among his former brother-in-arms. This late point might have been decisive in this recent Admiralty decision : while his trial was expected to be a strong warning to the rest of the navy, rumours says that it would undermine the trust in the high command chain. Then, it's very possible that the Admiralty prefered to relieve its pilots already under pressure, and now expects morale improvements among their ranks."

"- Thanks for the details Kate. And now, sport : fifteen bookmakers ruined after the mindblowing show in Cambridge yesterday. The National Gravball Championship wasn't so promising since..."

*Jack manage to scorch Dave entering in the bar...*

Jack Aubrey: Benedict get me some shots of whiskey on the round table in the corner..the one behind that plant.

Benedict Williams: Of course sir! Isn't that mister Synk? I heard that he made an important discovery on Primus this morning..

Jack Aubrey: Indeed! If you want to know more you can join us at the table..let's hope that we don't get drunk,that is very indecorous for a Colonel or a Major. *laughs*

Benedict Williams: Yeah..but hey! Weekend time!.

*Jack waved towards Dave...*