If war were a game that a man or a child Could think of winning [Open]

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Lafiel staggered out and away from the sensorium pod, clutching her bruised jaw. Blood pooled between her teeth, coppery and salty in her mouth and she swallowed it.

There was a special kind of humiliation that came with being physically bested and though Lafiel knew she was in the right, it still stung.

Master Chief or Captain Kirk would have known what do immediately, but she had only exacerbated the situation. She knew this to be her own fault. The punch had been a predictable consequence of her actions.

She couldn't even curse for fear of spitting more blood.

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[yubyubcommander.livejournal.com]

"...and she struck you?" Wedge asked, crossing his arms with a frown. This was going to be a bit of sticky situation to deal with. And indicated that Soryu needed more attention and training, specifically to deal with that temper. At the same time, of course, it seemed Lafiel let her pride get the better of her. Hm.

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"Yes sir. I am prepared to accept whatever punishment you deem neccesary for my actions." Lafiel looked a lot more dejected about this than Asuka did. But then she was the type to hoard responsibility to herself. Being an Abriel did that.

[yubyubcommander.livejournal.com]

"What happened, exactly? I want all the details." Wedge crossed his arms. He was going to get to the bottom of this...

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Lafiel went on to describe the whole ugly event in detail. She couldn't keep a note of pride out of her voice when she showed how she outstrategized Asuka. When she got to the part where she punched her, her jaw ached again and she rubbed it.

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"...I see. Deca-Commander Abriel." He's chosing to use her rank, not her title here. "You had good intentions, trying to teach Asuka that there is no such thing as 'cheating' in the battle. However. After the first time, it might have been better to let the matter drop. I'll deal with Asuka. I think your sore jaw will be punishment enough. Carry on."

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"Sir, one more question." Here comes a nonsequitor.