Cassian took the standard from me with a delicacy I did not know the knight suit was capable of.
"Thank you my lord, I shall see this returned to the quartermaster at once. He will be glad to see its pristine state even more than I."
I nodded. "I shall leave you to your task then Cassian. Give Theolan my regards. It was with his aid early on in the battle that I was able to take the ramp."
I saw a look of shock on Cassian's face that was quickly replaced with sadness. "My Lord, Theolan fell a few hours ago against another Drakoshi mech on the north side. I know he would be honoured by your words though and his legend shall be written on his grave on our home world with the highest honours."
I felt a little sombre hearing that. I fought with that knight at my rear flank for a while. I took a deep breath and replied. "Well, I thank him and your order for your great sacrifice today Cassian, we couldn't have taken this fort without you. A thousand victories to you, my friend."
