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Sibling Envy; North
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Topic Started: Feb 11 2015, 12:33 AM (106 Views)
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Feb 11 2015, 12:33 AM
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Shortfuse sat in his office holding his head in a hoof as he read of yet another report of a felled agent. This problem was becoming troublesome.
He looked p once his secretary wold enter. "Lord Commander, a North Lightning to see you?" They asked to which Shortfuse fixed his posture and nodded.
"I've been expecting them. Do send them in." He said as the secretary responded with a smart salute before turning out the door to go collect North.
They would approach North and nod to him. "The Lord Commander will see you now."
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North Lightning
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Feb 11 2015, 01:36 AM
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North sat down in his chair outside Shortfuse's office in standard military attire. He wore the rank of Lieutenant, partly in protest of the new promotion he had been given. Other than that, he looked completely normal. He even brought along his spear, which was resting gently against his shoulder. It was currently wrapped in a special cloth to prevent usage and to store magic, which gave it the appearance of a kind of toy.
Finally North got the signal to go in. He huffed, getting up from his chair and walking into the Lord Commander's room.
"Good afternoon Lord Commander Shortfuse." North immediately greeted the pony, saluting him upon entering the room and then taking his seat.
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Shortfuse
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Feb 11 2015, 01:40 AM
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Shortfuse nodded and saluted back as North entered his office. He watched North sit down and nodded his head some.
"Major, I see you aren't wearing the new rank on the uniform." He observed casually as he flipped through the file on his desk.
"My secretary noted your rather tense demeanor. Is there something troubling you?"
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North Lightning
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Feb 12 2015, 01:40 AM
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At first, he didn't reply, staring silently ahead. It was only when North incidentally inhaled to speak that Shortfuse just-so-happened to open his mouth and speak once again, giving North an opportunity to dodge the question. He didn't.
"Sir, there seems to have been an issue with the promotions doled out after the war. My brother, Lieutenant Storm was promoted one rank above I, who records will show accomplished much more than him, even while behind enemy lines." North quickly explained, not giving Shortfuse a chance to respond.
"I only ask for a reconsideration of the actions taken for us two."
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Shortfuse
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Feb 12 2015, 01:47 AM
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Shortfuse shook his head "Impossible." he responded leaning back into his chair.
"Lieutenant South Storm stopped being a Lieutenant once he was inducted into the Knights of the Rising Sun. They were the elite of the royal guard and as such, upon folding them into the army proper were given positions fitting their skill." He explained a devilish smirk on his face.
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North Lightning
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Feb 12 2015, 01:51 AM
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It only served to tick North off inwardly, but he didn't show it. But on the inside, he was furious. "Skill? Sir. Our war efforts and reports should show exactly who possesses more quote unquote skill." North told Shortfuse, bringing up his hooves for extra emphasis.
"The Rising sun was nothing more than an organization based off of personal favoritism and patronage. Its selection system was as corrupt as the organization itself is noteworthy."
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Shortfuse
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Feb 12 2015, 01:57 AM
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Shortfuse chuckled at that. "We both know that your modus operandi do not fit within the ranks of the Rising Sun... And is precisely the reason Marshal Solaris Strike passed you over in favor of your brother. " he asked looking rather smug.
"This is simply a case of you being too immature to accept that your brother was better than you at something." He said cocking an eyebrow.
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North Lightning
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Feb 14 2015, 01:01 PM
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"I beg to differ." North replied quickly. "If the selection process, for both the rising sun and for senior officers within this military, put more of an emphasis on skill as opposed to other characteristics, then we would not be having this conversation now. Perhaps we would still be a whole country as well. The sole fact that we were unskilled enough to allow the gryphons, zebras, and diamond dogs free reign into our territory without pushing them back was, and still is, unacceptable."
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Shortfuse
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Feb 14 2015, 01:36 PM
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Shortfuse never lost his smirk. "You're very good at smoke screening an argument. Here is the real reason you weren't promoted."
Shortfuse pulled up a file from his desk and slid it over and then opened it. Inside the folder was detailed accounts with mentions of evidence for most blackmail, scam or ploys ever done by North Lightning.
"Do you really think you got away cleanly with all of those? Your character just isn't up to standard. And clearly your skill is lacking as well, if you're this sloppy." He commented leaning back again.
"I don't have need for an officer who would just be as likely to embezzle funds or lie about engagements. So no, I will not be reversing anything nor will I be giving you a higher rank." He finished looking to North, that smirk still on his face.
"No, your talents are wasted in such a position. I have a much more important position for you to take."
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Feb 14 2015, 01:50 PM
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The expression of worry on North's face was absolutely nonexistent. He knew what he had done and although he wasn't proud of it, it was all necessary. In the end, when Shortfuse has ended his little talk, North only raised an eyebrow at first.
"Important position, you say?"
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Feb 14 2015, 02:04 PM
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Shortfuse nodded "Do you see this file? This wasn't gathered using typical means. No, all of this evidence and information was gathered off the books by operatives in my employ. Equestrian intelligence knows nothing about your actions nor will they." He started, his face growing serious.
"Its been evident that lately typical military cannot even keep the Princesses safe. It is up to ponies like us to do so. I have a civilian consultant working on a case to find Princess Twilight and her apparent kidnapper. I want you to assemble a task force and aid him in any... off the books leg work."
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