After canvassing the team for any chemical defense suits, Bayer waits for the tug to reach its destination up on the bridge with Adam. He acts as lookout, scanning the banks of the Vistula for hidden danger. It also served as excuse for his own silence and solitude. He still hadn't addressed the team on the raid, still mulling over the right words. Knowing him, when it came to the time, he probably just leave it at
"well done."
Once they finished unloading and marching back to town, Bayer entered the parish hall where he neatly dropped his gear, rifle, and body armor in a corner. Then sitting down, looked over at the Bishop...
Cap'n Rae:
"Please, eat." Then he sits near Bayer, patiently awaiting a report on the battle.
"Well..." Bayer started slowly. Then clearing his thought, continued,
"Well. We've achieved most of our objectives. A significant portion of the pirate forces have been... umm, eliminated. They have also lost a number of their riverine assets, the boats rather, and certainly the larger vessels." He found the words a challenge to come by. Suddenly finding English difficult to communicate with. How could you sum up all that happened easily to this man? It would have been far easier to give him an impersonal sitrep on the mission, but tried to keep it "real".
He continued,
"Our losses have been heavy as you can see. This includew one of of my officers that I've lost. Your men were exemplary. Solid, well rounded soldiers the lot of them. Heroes, from what I've seen really."
He shook his head,
"It was a tactical victory. However my men and I will need to return. To leave it now I believe would be a mistake. I won't ask any of your men to join us this time around. I initiated a withdraw, to preserve our forces, but the task is unfinished, and I would like to try to recover some equipment."
Changing the topic for a moment, mostly to clear his thoughts on the matter, he asks,
"In all of the fighting around here. Has anyone in your community been able to salvage a chemical defense suit... it looks like a set of overalls but is made of a thick material?"
Following an answer he continues,
"So. Yes. A large part of the enemy force has been dealt with enough losses I believe will significantly reduce the threat they pose to your town. A warlord in Warsaw may be another matter... which is why I want to return to the pirate camp."
"In addition the gas has been put to use and no longer a burden or danger to your people. Which is why I need one or two suits."
"In the meantime, my team will request rest and food."
He stops and adds,
"Any specific questions or concerns you have I will answer. Until then, pardon my limited report. Today has been a challenge."
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