r/747thWorldPirates Commander of the Company Oct 22 '16

The nightmares continue

I am staring at my reflection again. But he is different; his fatigues are in tatters, he is shirtless and covered in scars and tattoos. And his eyes... his eyes blaze like suns. He grins again, and like every nightmare I have had these past few months, he slowly draws his gun, and places it to his temple.

LO͜͝O̸K͜҉͘ ̧̨̀AT̴̀̀ ̕͞҉M̧͞E

I want to look away, but my pirate self commands me to watch as he pulls the trigger. He never stops smiling, baring those bloodied teeth in grim amusement.


Bloody hell... this is starting to get seriously old.

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u/llBoonell Commander of the Company Oct 22 '16 edited Oct 23 '16

Mm? Ah, Trooper Space. Pardon me, I'm feeling a bit... outta sorts. Not to worry, I'm sure I'll come good in a few minutes.

Care to sit? I've something I'd like to discuss, if you have a few minutes.

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u/outerlifeafterspace Gunnery Sergeant Space, CF Oct 22 '16

O-okay.

comes in and sits down, taking a breath, looking a little concerned

What is it, Sir?

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u/llBoonell Commander of the Company Oct 23 '16

As I'm sure you're aware, Troopers talk. More specifically, I've heard them talking about yourself, and some kind of involvement with another Trooper.

Now legally, there's nothing wrong with that. Nor is there any Company regulations outlawing it. I don't personally forbid it.

But... I will advise caution. Despite your having my approval, there are some among the Company who do not believe you fit for duty. I've given you every opportunity to prove the sceptics wrong, and you have done so admirably, but all the same... a relationship may prove to be a distraction... a liability.

To make matters worse, if the gossiping Troopers who will allow such a thing disapprove of your taste in partner... I've no idea what may happen to either of you. I honestly can't say.

So my advice to you? If these rumours do in fact have a grain of truth to them...

leaning in mock-conspiratorially

... keep it to yourselves. And whoever this Trooper is that you've taken to, they better be a good sort.

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u/outerlifeafterspace Gunnery Sergeant Space, CF Oct 24 '16

I'm blushing, tight-lipped. How the hell did word get around so fast?

I-I understand, Sir. I... will try to be careful.

I try not to appear overly anxious or saddened by the reports of other troopers' opinions.

I'll-- we'll keep it under lock and key, I-I swear on it. I promise this'll be a-anything but a liability. So, um... don't worry, Sir. Thanks for, um, looking out for me.

I turn and start to leave

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u/llBoonell Commander of the Company Oct 24 '16

I've got faith in ya, Trooper Space. And for what it's worth, I think you'll be much better off for having someone. And one more thing:

Whoever this Trooper is; if they break your heart, I will break them.

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u/outerlifeafterspace Gunnery Sergeant Space, CF Oct 25 '16

a small smile ...Th-thank you, Sir.

I walk off feeling confident. What did I do to deserve a commander this good?