May 8, 2022
For the drabble challenge (if you want!) : Niner + personal failure.
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"... we’ll find a replacement when you’re ready.” Niner had come to expect fairness and genuine support from their captain, but it didn’t make the situation any easier. He felt hollow and robotic. “Thank you, Sir. One other request. Ennen was Corellian. He would have wanted a cremation.”
“Yes of course. Once I receive the formal report we’ll proceed with those arrangements. That won’t be the end of it, unfortunately. We’ll have to endure an investigation. Don’t take it personally; investigation is routine when something like this happens."
The only thing Niner had ever taken personally was his squad’s welfare and performance.
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