War in the Pocket

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[At the end of the mission, Chris found herself facing off against one of the Zeon pilots from Freetown - Bernie. Gato's wingmen had done terrifying damage to her hometown and killed hundreds of people, and she's really having trouble reconciling that with the nice guy she met. Regardless, though, he's here, and technically her prisoner. Technically.]

[Chris and Bernie arrive back aboard the Chalice ahead of what's left of her Gundam and his Zaku, and she rather quickly takes him to one of the more secluded areas. She needs some answers.]

So, Bernie...explain.

((Post intended for Bernie Wiseman, but other people can interrupt if they wish.))

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Re: ? ! [Time: 99.00]

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

That's Captain Aznable now, Mr. Wiseman. [ Char nods at Christina. ] That's fine. It's nothing a Federation solder can't hear, anyway.

[ Turning to Bernie again. ]

I'm here because you're young and impressionable, and I really can't hold it against you for being suckered into Delaz's games. However, I'm much more forgiving than Haman Karn or the Council of Admirals. I'm giving you a chance to save yourself from the firing squad, so I suggest you listen closely.

[gundam-for-xmas.livejournal.com]

Hey, this man's in Federation custody as long as I'm standing here. There's not going to be any firing squads involved.

Re: ? ! [Time: 99.00]

[zaku-for-xmas.livejournal.com]

[Pins arms to side; soldier-ish posture]

Uh...yes..yessir!

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

For now, he is. [ Char wasn't going to argue this point; he wasn't here to ask for a prisoner. ]

Mr. Wiseman, you're looking at charges of conspiracy to commit treason, an unauthorized assault on an enemy base, jeopardizing an ongoing military operation, aiding and abetting traitors, and accessory to the attempted murder of a friendly officer. But if you're willing to give us everything you know about Delaz's operations - encryption codes, plans, the size of his fleet, which units he has under his command, and who is helping him - I will personally recommend to Mineva Lao Zabi that she drop the charges against you and let you off with a simple demotion.

[gundam-for-xmas.livejournal.com]

[On the one hand, what Char is asking for is really, really useful information, for both the Federation and the non-insane Zeons. On the other hand, this is outright bullying.]

Bernie, I'd say you don't have to listen, but Gato and Delaz really are putting a lot of people on both sides in danger for no reason. If you help us find them, I think it'll help both sides protect people.

[zeonfunnelcake.livejournal.com]

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"I concur with Char. I'm sure this arrangements can be worked out favorably for you." Though I'd like to see you hang.

Haman's cold voice called out, as she approached quickly, her high heels clicking on the floor. Her pokerface was on, a deathly sort of calm, the kind that came before a mighty storm.

OH LAWD!

[zaku-for-xmas.livejournal.com]

[Bernie isn't a Newtype but Omg, that majestic presence. What was going on? Bernie couldn't move, but he really felt like he was in a crazy situation here]

It's..that serious?

[zaku-for-xmas.livejournal.com]

Chris! Seriously?!

[zaku-for-xmas.livejournal.com]

....

[Bernie was just shocked. He stood before one of the Big Fish, and was told that he was committing treason for following the will of Zeon[

I..I don't understand, C-Captain. Treason? But the Federation...!

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

The Federation are harboring and funding the Titans, yes. But thanks to Delaz and Gato, we no longer have the element of surprise, the Titans will have enough time to mobilize against us in full, I was nearly killed, and our plans to forge an alliance with Karaba and the White Chalice are severely damaged.

[ Char sighs. He knows how harsh he sounds. ]

But something good can come of this. All you need to do is tell us what you know.

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[zaku-for-xmas.livejournal.com]

Captain Aznable...

[He is thoughtful. Bernie wanted to understand this fully. There is a little doubt, since he was captured as an enemy soldier after all. But so far, Chris has been nice to him. And right before him was also Char AND Haman]

2/2

[zaku-for-xmas.livejournal.com]

(The TITANS)

[Not a good name. Those guys were the worse of the Federation. Also, Delaz carried the flame of hatred of Zeon, a ghost of the One Year War. Would there be any future regrets if he went along with this? ]

(Mikhail...Captain...)

I do...I do want to make up for what happened!

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

[ Char nods. ]

Aiguille Delaz is not a hero. Thanks to his actions, what was going to be a series of blitzkrieg strikes against key Titan positions in rapid succession is going to become a very long and very costly war, resulting in massive Zeon casualties.

[ But then, all of a sudden, his expression softens. ]

Regardless, Mr. Wiseman, I know you have many friends still in the Delaz fleet. And that's why I'm going to give you a chance to think about this for a while. Though, if it helps... the more we know about them, the more likely it is we can get rid of Delaz and Gato, and then hopefully, they can peacefully surrender.

1/2

[zaku-for-xmas.livejournal.com]

[ Bernie was still a little apprehensive. He looks down again ]

That's hard to say. Commander Anavel Gato is one of Zeon's best pilots. It's like he carries Zeon's angry ambition from the past. I don't think he and Admiral Delaz will surrender that easily.

2/2

[zaku-for-xmas.livejournal.com]

Com--I mean, Captain Aznable. If you're here, then maybe White Chalice offers a good purpose.

I will think about this.