Yuri thought about the question for a minute. "Knowing how much hatred exists between the Outcasts and the Corsairs and that they would attack each other first, I would wait and let one finish off the other. After that, I would rely on my superior training and equipment to deal with the victor of the first fight."
"Quite correct, appears your not a half-wit after-all." he comments lightly before continuing,
"Let's get back to you, what is your personal motives for joining the Fighter Corps, and don't quote 'To serve the Coalition' or some other rubbish, I want to know YOUR motivation to serve, the 'Whys'." he questions, leaning forwards slightly.
"A good leader is necessary, but in order to properly foment a revolution you will need to win the people's heart not only by leadership but by the truth. You will need to win the heart of the people in order to show them the true face of their government and the true path they must take. Courage is a part as well, but there has been revolutionaries who do not show courage, but still help the cause. Optimism? It is important as one can always hope for the better, but it takes a real revolutionary to show dedication and commitment to lead the masses, as actions speak louder than words, and thoughts for that matter."
Sean Lee pointed the gun at the woman
"I am sorry.. I really am"
At the last moment, Lee turned the gun and shot the wall right next to the woman.
"That bullet was for you comrade. You are true at heart but I believe you belong in the fields. You can still help the Coalition, but in different methods. The Fighter Corps are just not for you."
Lee then called for the guards, and they escorted the woman out of the room.
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Yuri looked down for a second and then made eye contact with the colonel.
"I am tired of sitting on the sidelines, watching other people go out and fight while I stay behind and watch H-Fuel tanks all day. I want to be out there with my comrades in arms; fighting to protect and expand our glorious revolution."
"Secondly, I hear about all the plights of the working class in the four houses. I can't help them by sitting and watching H-fuel for the rest of my life. Now can I? The only way I can help them is to go out there and fight to bring our message to the masses so that they can use that knowledge and bring much needed change to the houses."
Yuri pauses for a second and the resumes with one more statement.
"Bottom line is, sir, I don't want to just live and die. I want to do all I can to further the Coalition and to help the working class in the houses."
He was about to retort when a Bullet pierced thewall over his shoulder, whizzed by his ear and embedded itself in the wall behind the Applicant. Slowly looking over his shoulder with a frown he noted the bullet hole.
Raising his voice he shouted.
"Mr Lee! Front and Center NOW!" he shouted before turning back to the applicant.
"Why should I trust YOU to bring the people of Sirius the message the Coalition sends? What makes you so special?" he sneered, as if goading the other man to attack him.
When Lee entered the office Ben pointed at the bullet hole close to his head with an unamused expression.
"Mr Lee...While I appreciate your enthusiasm for discharging firearms, I do NOT appreciate nearly being hit by said firearms, you do it again and I'm going to smack you around like the muppet you act like." he growled out.
"Dismissed!" he growled out before turning back to the applicant.
Lee could barely hold back a laugh. "Yes sir, but if these walls are so damn weak, why didn't you tell me so in the first place so I wouldn't be so trigger happy huh? Or how about I start using knifes and make you remember the first time we met?"
Lee turned to the wide-eyed applicant, who was still shocked from the bullet that barely missed his brain.
"I wish you luck on your interview with Lt. Colonel Warner here, you will need it."
Lee quickly left the room, leaving the applicant in dismay
Recipient of the Hispania Memorium, Golden Fourragere, Halo of Valor, Order of the Red Star, and the Hero of the Revolution