[presidentpythia]

She uses the brief respite after Tyrol leaves to rub her temples, trying to push away the headache. Even though Lee's taking more and more of the responsibilities of the office on his shoulders these days, there are still some things that she, herself, has to do.

Signing Boomer's transfer order -- or, to be realistic, her death warrant -- was one of them.

This is another.

There's a polite rap at her door from the Marine guard stationed outside, and she straightens in her seat and raises her voice, calling out,

"Send him in."

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[faithful_lt]

He's nervous, but trying hard not to show it. How, how it is possible that he, a mere lieutenant from Aquaria, has an audience with the President of the Colonies --

-- well, then again, a lot of things are the norm these days that none of them had ever thought possible. He manages to stop the yammering of his thoughts with that much more practical observation, and steps inside.

"Madam President." Hoshi jerks crisply to attention and snaps the best salute he possibly can.