by C. R. Daems
"Kraig, what have you decided?" I asked and crossed my fingers. I not only liked Kraig but trusted him and would miss him if he left.
"I’ve decided to stay. I've talked with Colonel Sherman and she has encouraged me to stay. She considers you the lesser of two evils, good for the ACS, and likes the idea of having an agent in the Rim who would be able to alert her of potential trouble," he said and gave a shy grin.
"Only if your first loyalty is to the White Hand," I said, wanting it clear he worked for me, not Sherman. I didn't mind him staying in touch with her as she could be a good ally. But his loyalty must be to the White Hand first, the ACS second.
"I would never betray you, Zen. Although your logic confuses me at times, you've done far more good than bad since I've known you, and I think that will always be the case. Colonel Sherman understands my loyalty has to be to you first and she is comfortable with that. Like me, she considers you a good person and a benefit to the ACS."
Good. Now how do you suggest we proceed against Bishan?" I asked since everyone was currently sitting in the galley.
"You could take flowers to his grave and wish him farewell," Jere said and took a sip of his coffee. "Or you could visit your father's grave and let him know retribution was achieved."
The End