The shattered edge

[Yuveraj Khan]

Everyone on the bridge of the Kerimov heard the Premier's final words. And Razin shifted uneasily as he stepped forward.

"Commissar Khan," He cleared his throat. "It might be best if we tried a more coordinated approach?"

The senior Commissar turned his head to cast a withering glare at the Colonel.

"Then maybe you should join Colonel Broch on the assualt, but then a member of the Premier's inner circle..." his lips quirked. "Would never be put in such a risky position."

Razin folded his arms, looking annoyed. "My friendship with the Premier has nothing to do with my duty. I am here to liase and to monitor this operation..."

"Then monitor it, Comrade-Lieutenant Colonel... from over there," Khan pointed across the bridge. "Away from men that actually know what they are doing."

Razin glared, as he returned across the bridge to stand by Santorini. "That man is going to get us all killed if he keeps going like this!" He said in a muted whisper.

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