“When I give you an order, I expect it to be followed, are we clear?” His eyes were locked with yours as he spoke, looking quite pissed. “Yes, sir”, you replied quickly to calm him down.

He took a deep breath as he seemed to calm down a bit., “You’re just lucky I’m not gonna report your stupidity to the general, or your ass would be grass.”

He released your shoulders from his grip before stepping back and crossing his arms. "You're staying behind for the rest of the week.” He ordered you as he walked away, and your shoulders slumped. Being behind meant no missions, just working in the base itself. “But, lieutenant…” you started with a small pout. "No! You should be lucky you're not getting worse!" He yelled back, not even turning as he walked away to go talk to the general. You mimicked his accent and echoed his words muttering to yourself.

He stopped in his tracks and turned around.

"Is that supposed to make it better?" He sighed, "Next time you have something to say about me, then you say it to me. Like an adult. And make sure you're able to back it up, before you actually say it, because you're this close" As he said this, he brought his hand up, holding up his thumb and pointer finger almost next to each other, “… To having your ass sent back home, do you understand me?"