Part 734: Cynthia B

Ah... Another day's training done!

...Which means it's just about time for Laurent to show up with his midday lecture. That guy just will NOT let it go! Seriously!

Ah, good. Here you are.

...Oh. Yippee.

Do you have a moment, Cynthia? I'd like to inquire as to why you continue to ignore my counsel.

...Yup. Riiight on time.

...I'm sorry. I don't understand.

I mean I've heard this dumb lecture a bazillion times and I'm tired of it!

If truly you wish for me to desist, you need only to agree to my reasonable requests. Caution and cooperation are paramount to any successful military collective. The unit stays close so it can aid individual members and better function as a whole. Thus are victories won.

And even knowing this, you still insist on outracing the vanguard and charging in. I'm starting to fear this isn't a valid tactic, but instead a juvenile desire for glory.

Is anything I'm doing really hurting anyone? No, it isn't! Everyone's fine! ...And I've done nothing that isn't befitting a true hero.

This army needs soldiers. It does not need heroes. Such antics disrupt the group dynamic and serve no use whatsoever on the battlefield.

How dare you say I'm no use in battle!

That is not what I said.

Yes, you did! You've been saying that this whole time!

If that is how you interpret my words, I will not attempt to dissuade you.

You won't? Why not?

Because I will do whatever it takes to make you stop acting like a selfish child.

Oh, that's it buster! That is IT! I've done a LOT more for this war effort than you, Mr. Smarty-Pants! I don't have to take this!

Everything I'm saying is out of concern for your safety.

And I'm saying that my safety is none of your stupid business! So leave me alone! (leaves)

Cynthia! Hold! So be it.

If that is your wish, I am happy to comply.