<<Stardate: 47307. 16-14:32>>

<<Deck 10-Mess Hall>>

".... But don't even think about removing me from my food. You'll find me less than cooperative. "

Epic stared at the El Aurian and showed her no reaction to her insubordination. He couldn't get a handle on her emotionally. What he saw in her face, he could not feel in her heart. However, she had still provided him with the ammunition he needed. `... Good little Marine.. ', he thought.

"Oh, yes. I remember now, Major Brinn. ", he said. "The Corp credo. `Dinner, Duty, Honor, Country. '"

Epic turned away. "I know that Marines consider it a slap in the face to serve aboard a starship, so perhaps you are unfamiliar with certain circumstances. But, those flashing red lights mean that this ship is on Battle Alert status. Lives, officers and civilians lives, depend on our swift and competent execution of our responsibilities. "

He looked at her again. "So, when you can spare the time, execute your responsibilities, Major. I'll be on the Bridge if you feel like informing me of the completion of your orders. "