Chapter 95 Nobody Ever Dies:>4

• Moreover, he held my future in his hands. So, I gave him noncommittal answers while kicking myself for not having a recorder running. He kept me in that little room for well over an hour. It almost seemed like he was stalling.
• When he finished, he said with what I read as fake sincerity, "Well, this has been a productive discussion, Captain. I'm sure I can move your promotion along from here."
• We saluted and he turned and walked back in the direction of his group while I headed for the bar. After what I'd just endured, I needed a stiff drink and maybe a shower.