[An acceptable answer, Maketh supposes. Not the one she's looking for, but it's honest enough.] Understood.
[She watches him a moment.]
I have a new assignment for you. Continue with your patrols as scheduled, but should an attack occur, I want you to go and protect one of the Guard leaders. My third in command is Nick Valentine. A good strategist, but not a strong fighter. Should something happen, I need him kept alive.
[A pause.]
He's not human. I trust that will not be an issue.
[He nods once, sharply. He's a little curious at just what sort of brand of subhuman Nick is... but that will have to wait until he sees him in person. It's strange- back in Rome's world, all of the non-human creatures were lesser, more savage, not capable of functioning in a regular society in the slightest... but here, he's met at least several who would tout themselves as equals to pure humans.
It's not what he's used to, but he can deal with it. He won't forget his place.]
He will be my first priority in the event of an attack. I'll locate and introduce myself to him shortly, so he can know what to expect.
[Maketh nods. It's a bit of a relief to know that at least she has Rome on her side - his loyalty is one-sided and simple. There probably isn't much she couldn't order him to do at this point.
That's a dangerous thought. Maketh pushes it away.]
Good. That will be all, Rome, unless you require clarification on any aspects of my orders?
Your part in it is done. I have other, more subtle means. [She frowns. Perhaps it should have been that way from the beginning. Something done quietly, in the shadows. Nonetheless, Amos has proven himself trustworthy. Much as she dislikes his birds, he's reliable. And the best chance they have of getting the upper hand.] I am confident these measures will not be detected. And if they are, then Sato is much more powerful than he's let on.
[If he's disappointed by being taken off of this particular duty, he doesn't show it. Instead, Rome nods and takes a slight step back, inclining his head in respect.]
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[She watches him a moment.]
I have a new assignment for you. Continue with your patrols as scheduled, but should an attack occur, I want you to go and protect one of the Guard leaders. My third in command is Nick Valentine. A good strategist, but not a strong fighter. Should something happen, I need him kept alive.
[A pause.]
He's not human. I trust that will not be an issue.
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[He nods once, sharply. He's a little curious at just what sort of brand of subhuman Nick is... but that will have to wait until he sees him in person. It's strange- back in Rome's world, all of the non-human creatures were lesser, more savage, not capable of functioning in a regular society in the slightest... but here, he's met at least several who would tout themselves as equals to pure humans.
It's not what he's used to, but he can deal with it. He won't forget his place.]
He will be my first priority in the event of an attack. I'll locate and introduce myself to him shortly, so he can know what to expect.
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That's a dangerous thought. Maketh pushes it away.]
Good. That will be all, Rome, unless you require clarification on any aspects of my orders?
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[Sure, someone died for crossing him, but this seemed important- he's not sure where the line is drawn.]
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[Either way, it tells them something.]
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Understood. I'll see to Mr. Valentine now.