On System's Edge
â?What is your name, airman?â? Zakk said
“Airman San Miguel, Sir!â?
“Are you willing to die for the alliance?â?
“Yes Sir!â? he said.
“Tthe odds say that someday soon I will die for the alliance. But not today. SanCom has estimated that I’ve saved over 1,000,000 lives this year. 1,000,000 people DID NOT MUTATE INTO GREEN SACKS OF SHIT BECAUSE OF ME !â?
“Disconnect that refuleing hose now airman! I have to defend the city! Move!â? The young airman rushed over to the Z-84 and began disconnecting the thick rubber hose from teh starship.
“On second thought, airman stand fast… Where’s my crew chief? I want wing tip tanks added to my bird.”
“But sir..â?
â?What is it airman?!â?
“I need to refuel that transporter over there. I would need to get approval for this and.â?
“Stop! Stop! This is how it is. You’re an airman and I’m an officer. I make decisions. You are a worker bee. Do we have a problem?â? Zakk screamed.
“No sir!â?