“Your ‘irregularities’,” said Commander Woodsinger, a woman who could imply quote marks with devastating clarity, “could have led to your own death and that of others. That it turned out well does not mean that you are exempt from the rules, which are in place for your protection. And that of others.” “It could be the rules need to be changed.” “Or it could be there’s a reason I’m in charge, and not you,” said Commander Woodsinger. It was on the tip of Elliot’s tongue to snap that without their support, she wouldn’t be in charge: but the alternative had been much worse. This was the difference
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