"Of course, thank you very much for your understanding."
Ramollok smiled gently, then nodded at the somewhat lost-looking Richard, indicating for him to follow to the command room across the hall.
"Richard..."
From the beginning, the counselor who had been glaring at Ramollok pulled Richard aside, clearly not wanting him to really go and "talk" with Ramollok. The reason was simple... if the match indeed unfolded as he imagined, then the humiliation contained within was truly overwhelming.
"It's alright."
Richard shook his head, raised his hand to stop his friend, and then followed Ramollok into the command room where he feared he had been for less than ten minutes.
...
"Well then..."
Casually closing the door and confirming that the soundproof barrier was still functioning smoothly, Ramollok sighed softly and bowed slightly to Richard, saying, "I apologize, Mr. Richard Ryan."
"Ah!"
