Ysalwen makes a disgruntled noise, digging her palms into her temples for a moment.
This is not the time for talking about how she doesn't want to be a symbol, and not only because it's far too late for that.
It is, however, the time to talk about dealing with Nathaniel.
"He's more used to being a squad commander than -- "
She inhales and exhales sharply, closing her eyes.
"I think a lot of the officers are. Used to commanding small groups, I mean. I have that trouble, myself. But it means we're all poised to prefer being friendly to being authoritative."
Dammit.
"Dammit. Suggestions for overcoming that? Will just talking to them directly work well enough, or -- starting with Nathaniel, I mean. He can take care of Landon and the rest."
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This is not the time for talking about how she doesn't want to be a symbol, and not only because it's far too late for that.
It is, however, the time to talk about dealing with Nathaniel.
"He's more used to being a squad commander than -- "
She inhales and exhales sharply, closing her eyes.
"I think a lot of the officers are. Used to commanding small groups, I mean. I have that trouble, myself. But it means we're all poised to prefer being friendly to being authoritative."
Dammit.
"Dammit. Suggestions for overcoming that? Will just talking to them directly work well enough, or -- starting with Nathaniel, I mean. He can take care of Landon and the rest."
Maybe?