The crumpled piece of paper was lying inside the Vize Admirals quarter on Battleship Moselle. Someone has pushed it underneath the heavy door of the personal officer quarter. Upon the slip was standing in bold letters: "Für Theo". The text inside was written by hand and by someone who seemed to be in a hurry.
Lieber Theo,
you might be suprised why I'm writing you. So am I. But before I'll start, I ask you to keep this secret at any costs - for our both best. I know we had our differences, and it was obvious that sooner or later, you'd have been forced to do what you've done. Your reaction was logical. The demotion and dismissal was more than justified. I admit that my behaviour was grossly negligent, and although I couldn't help it, my presence was often a pain for almost everyone. With all due respect, I'd like to apologize for that. You must know that it often happens without malicious intent. My nature is somehow uncontrollable when it comes to certain situations. But nonetheless, I've survived 15 months in the military, which made me thought that I was finally integrated or even tolerated - I don't know it. I've learnt to keep some thoughts to myself - but like every human, I've got mistakes, too. And one of my worst is, to speak freely in the most awkward situations. It's obvious, that the Rheinwehr isn't encouraged by such. However, I just wanted you to know that I wasn't myself, when I said those words. I hope you can understand my situation. Of course I've accepted your decision, and when you'll read this, I'm going to be at home already. I've got one final appeal to you: Please don't take my thoughtless words offensive. Private circumstances were to blame for my awful behaviour. I'm sure that once I've solved my personal issues, and in case I haven't stepped on the wrong toes too often, I might change and receive a second chance - someday. I hope my plea will not fall on deaf ears and will possibly given some thoughts. In the end, I'd like to thank you that I was given the chance to serve the Rheinland Military for that long. And although I might have left the wrong impression - I'd love to resume my duty aboard the Moselle once more. Anways, I'm afraid that this won't be the case within the next months or years. Unfortunately. Whatever, I'll enjoy my holidays for now, and maybe I'll even find something new for me anyways. Until then, and if we won't see each other once more - I wish you all the best for you life.
Liebe Grüße,
Sarah Braun
P.S.: If you feel the urgent desire to reply this letter - you know my private contact details.
SUBMITTER:Vizeadmiral Theodor Wilhelm Falk von und zu Sittlingen RECIPIENT:Sarah Braun SUBJECT:Letter
Braun,
The letter I found in my office was a surprise - ja. I've taken the time to think of a suitable response, and well, here it is.
First of all, I am glad that you see the problems your behaviour has caused and even though your accusations after the demotion were harsh - and my response even harsher - I can assure you that the response was made on the basis of a conversation between superior and subordinate - not between human being and human being. I understand perfectly well that there's a life without the uniform for every pilot of the Rheinwehr, even for me. However, as soon as you put on that uniform you have to function properly, otherwise this won't work - I had my troubles with that in the past as well, but I managed to adapt. Take your time off, sort your issues out, learn to adapt yourself and there might be a second chance sometime in the future. If you, for whatever reason, are not able to do that, then I hope you find a career suitable to your personality outside of the military.
Best of luck, Vizeadmiral Theodor Wilhelm Falk von und zu Sittlingen, Rheinwehr Hauptflotte.
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└────────────────────────────┘ SHIP ID: Sarah.Braun LOCATION: Planet Stuttgart FROM: Sarah Simone Braun SUBJECT: RE: Letter
Guten Abend,
danke that you've taken your time to read it. And thank you for your understanding. To my defense, I'd like to point out, that my spontaneous emotional outburst wasn't relating to the Military but more to my personal opinion in general. But of course this wasn't the right place and time for it. It just happened under rather unlucky circumstances.
However, I'll indeed need some time to sort out my issues and to find a way on how to successfully integrate into such system as the Military on a long-term view. Meanwhile I'll likely try out something new, and maybe if I won't find a replacement for what the Rheinwehr had to offer, I'll definately have a try on returning to military duty.
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