04. mental link

[exhuxperation]

COMMAND over oneself and others	AMBITION nothing will stand in my way
ORDER chaos will not be tolerated	MANY over the individual

( CODE BY WHAMBAM )

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[exhuxperation]

( One thing at a time, but yes, I'd consider that something to bring up. We don't know exactly what we'll be getting into on any of these missions. Alongside that, I suppose it's not too farfetched to propose a tactical crash course. Or at the very least, an organized way to go about emergency situations. )

[ Quite unfortunately, he hasn't kept up with his physical training as much as Lexa likely has. He usually left that in the hands of Phasma, seeing as she was the brute strength of the Order. That isn't to say he can't protect himself, but his likelihood of outlasting a good fighter in a scuffle is much lower.

Well, they do say part of leadership is knowing the strengths and weaknesses of each person under your command. For these types of situations. ]

[adamance]

( One thing at a time. )

[Lexa does agree, but she realizes that they can use this regiment and tactical knowledge to their advantage. If they wish to impose order upon the others, they can, but it may be easier if they look like they're taking initiative. In that, they will earn respect, and will be seen as leaders.]

( I propose that we go forward with the training first. Our knowledge will prove valuable, and our broodmates will respect our initiative. It'll be easier to go forward with our other plans from there, and we'll have an idea about their ... capabilities. ) [Of which she actually knows very little, aside from the fact that Nathaniel can shapeshift.]

[exhuxperation]

[ Hux sees it less like imposing order but more training them up to accept it. Which in some places, is probably just as bad. Either way, there's merit in getting everyone more or less on the same page. If it ends up with them in leadership, that suits him just fine. And if it doesn't, at least it will hopefully go well enough that they won't have to worry about getting stabbed in the back. ]

( It will be a good foundation to start there. If anything, it will give the lot a better idea of what everyone can do, that way they can learn to utilize their strengths. )

[adamance]

[Then it's settled. She seems pleased with this approach.]

( How would you like to go about informing them? )

i don't know how the frick i missed this

[exhuxperation]

[ A comfortable feeling seems to settle between them. They have a plan. Or at least the outlines of one. Better than having nothing at all. ]

( It'd be best in person. Perhaps not on the station– at the start of the next mission. It's easier to hold something in one's mind if it's fresh. )

it's cool dude

[adamance]

( Then we'll prioritize it when we reach our next mission. )

[That seems like a wise choice, especially given the fact that they are all strong-willed and might not take well to it. Perhaps the mission will prove why it's necessary and they can return to it.

Yes, that sounds ideal.

(Though she really does wish they had a group of loyal warriors at their disposal. That would make things far easier.)]

( I think we've covered all I needed to speak with you about. Do you have any other concerns? )