[Whoever this stranger is, there is an anger in him that terrifies Ben; a lack of control. He breathes in and lets it out slowly, carefully, to avoid shrinking back or reacting. If the narrowing of his eyes turns into something else, Ben will be expected to take it and stand ready for more, for further instructions, for correction.
He'd forgotten how much he hated Manticore.
But again the words are strange, they don't make sense, because he is also confused. Ben's teeth push silently against each other, jaw clenching subtly, but he has to have an answer.]
I can neither confirm nor deny your orders, sir. I will answer as I am addressed, however that may be.
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He'd forgotten how much he hated Manticore.
But again the words are strange, they don't make sense, because he is also confused. Ben's teeth push silently against each other, jaw clenching subtly, but he has to have an answer.]
I can neither confirm nor deny your orders, sir. I will answer as I am addressed, however that may be.