For a moment Calystia thought Raymer was handsome, and wondered if he found her perfect mermaid body beautiful too. But his true colors were quickly revealed and she looked down as he looked at her to hide her beautiful sky blue eyes. "I can walk," Calystia spoke up. "But this man won't let me!" She looked up to glare at Grimes. She hated hearing the men speak of her as cargo.
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"Andromeda" She replied quietly. "What's yours?" She didn't yet trust her but felt obligated to return the kind gesture.
Raymer knocked on the General's door. "Come in!" He then opened the door and held it opened for Nathaniel and Grimes. Then followed them, as he shut and locked the door.
Watson looked up at them and frowned. "What happened to her feet? She had best heal without scars!" He said, as he stood up and came around his desk. "At her present state, she not worth a jeep, let alone a black hawk helicopter. Can it walked at lest?" He asked annoyed.
Grimes said, "Yes, sir! I just didn't want her to damage it further. That is why I'm carrying her."
Watson nodded, "Well set her in the chair and get out of my office. You're incompetence is offending me. Oh and tell Markus, he'll get that helicopter." He commanded.
Both men stood at attention and said, "Yes, sir!" Then turned to leave.
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"Hello Andromeda, my name is Aurelius. " She said softly.