Lyri , who wasn't running this lap, used her helmet Mic  to  talk to  beth, She brought Henry over to the Table Sam's Table..

 Her weapon's  But  resting on her hip, as the barrel  pointed to the ceiling, her  shield   Came up   after talking to   Beth, she   gave Sam a little smiled  , and   skipped back  to the  part where Henry  grabbed the Gunny. she  skimmed through  Until the Part where    henry walked  away, and  hit  another  key.

 In to her Mouth piece  she said... 1 hour...38 minutes...54..no 53 seconds.  end at  1 hour ...46 minutes...13  seconds....on my mark....mark...

 she hit   three  kets  and   the   vid tape   flashed  for a moment, now showing     The Punishment   run  as the people   were rounding the starboard, stern Bend.

 Admiral...Dr  Christie  seems to think  he has done something Wrong.... Sam? could  you find  anything   he did wrong?

The Admiral Looked at the starting line, But  came over   to  Sam's  side,show me.....

................

 Rounding the starboard, stern, bend..Shadow  kept his pace up... keeping  a yard or so in front of the mercs  who were trying so hard to  pass him...they were  wavering... stumbling then  had to rally  to  gain  the few steps they Lost.

 Lippen , who ran the first lap, was  at the site of the  dead Gunny. She was  gathering up  his  weapons, she   stepped  back against the wall  to  watched them  Run By... she shook her  head  with a  smile as the Mercs  tried to catch  the LC to 'end thier  punishment'.

 Flores Yelled out ..her  laughter barely suppressed ...CATCH HIM  YOU CAN DO IT!!! HE'S ONLT A PILOT!! and she  broke  down  laughing causing her to lose  some distance   from  Roy  before Maria   Pushed her  forward...

 Gloat when you have   a better  view of  finish line, Si?

 Frans  and Eckels  where on either side  of the Tunnel  almost even with the  'lead' Merc... frans  shouted  across  with her  Visor opened,,,... Transfers?  am  I right?

 Eckles  called Back...I thought maybe  one or two would be  'Bunk' material?

from behind  Mara  said...everyone is 'bunk material' to you.

 Eckels  Looked back, and a few other Pilots laughed.

 Sam smiled as she watched what Lyri did and smiled, then when the Admiral said show him, Sam brought up the footage showing what happened with Lyri's slight edit. Sam played it through and said,' That is all of it Sir, I didnt see anything wrong Sir." Sam smiled at Lyri and went back to monitoring the runners.

  The Admiral who had been at the Table , when   the Largs  reached  the fallen people... gave  a shrug and   patted  Herny's   shoulder.....don't see anything wrong  Henry... Now? I want to run this next lap... Take care of yourself...

  The Admiral Looked  at Lyri, who looked up at the ceiling  , he smiled slighlty...and   jogged off across the Bow to line up.

 Disna    was holding  Thor, who was  taking ...too much..comfort in all the attention...I'll wait here until all the Largs are done...make sure  that Thor  doesn't eat up  all thier lunch, on the rec dec.

With the angel's endurance showing over the remaining mercs' limitations TI-JO decided to capitalize on the antagonism. From his spot in the middle-rear of the pack, he dropped back, to make himself some room. Then, he poured on the speed, really stretching his legs to full stride. He passed the majority of the pack and a couple of them out front. Once he found a good spot, he spun around to face those behind him. While keeping his spot he called out to the pursuers, Come on, is that the best that money can buy? mischief and malice in his voice, At least there'll be some real operators out there, to keep you guys safe. with a short laugh, he spun around and resumed his trot, maintaining his position relative to the crowd.

As any of the pack tried to break away, he egg them on, There ya go! Get it! Go on, catch that pilot who's showing you up! then, as they burned out and fell back, Aw, that's too bad. Maybe next time. he would feign pity on them

"I'd better run it too," said Henry and walked over to where the runners were congregated, still in mental turmoil.

He knew, intellectually, that he had behaved badly. Yet he did not feel anything other than satisfaction, the sort you feel after squashing a bug that has been pestering you for a while. Had he lost control of himself? The worst of it was he didn't think so. He had intended to do what he had done and moreover did not regret having done it.

Part of him wanted to cry. He wasn't sure what for.

So he ran, instead.

 Sam giggled as Lyri looked up, Sam knew that Henry didnt need to be punished for kicking an asshole in the balls after what he did.  Sam just smiled at Henry and said," Run safe and keep up the good work Doc."

  Supe, who really hadn't planned to run again, But did  so , because Hodden drug him out  by his  pack straps..  as they were  rounding the  bend..he started to chant...if a bit horsely...

 ".....Hermes  troops  are made of Gold...."

  Shory grinned  as he answered,

 " mess with us, you won't grow old..."

 Maria chipped in..

 "..if you cause us too much strife...."

  Cora  answered...

 " .. we will gladly  end your  life...."

Will started the cadence ..

 "  SOUND OFF...ONE  TWO....  SOUND OFF.... THREE...FOUR"

  the tread of the Boots  started   to  mesh.. with , perhaps a few pilots  and such out of   stride. but most have done this before, and  By the time the  reached Amidships,, Sam  could see them  in unison ..save  for the mercs  and  Heimdall folks...

 The LArgs  and   Mila  were already near the   starting line.. Puskie   scrambling about  with Sneak, to get them drinks.

  At This Point..The Admiral    would push his way  through the middle of the pack... He joined in the cadence.. and   saw the steady , unified  tread hit the dec plates..he  allowed himself to feel the  Pride, that this was his  crew....

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 Meari had made it to the starting/ finish line when she heard the cadence and the boots falling together, it was an amazing sound, the Hermites ran together as a team and a unit that is why they are still alive and the tip of the spear, the mercs had no clue, and she wished Zia would have gotten a clue, but she didn't. Meari looked at Beth and said," Now those are true Hermites Lt. wish I was out there with them, I missed that lap. I only have one question are there really that many idiots in this Universe, why do you kick a baby Larg with its pack running around you, that is just pure stupidity."

  Beth  sat  there  and sighed...Just because  they went to the Academy, or Boot  camp, or whatever... doesn't  mean  they are good people.... Look at Kray?

 she had  her  head resting  on her  hand  with the elbow on the table  as she watched the Cam vids...

 I bet  half the Captain of the Fleet  would  have  hand him in the brig or worse..the other  Half  would  have promoted him to Captain..... Right now...right here? he's Just what the Admiral wants...well.... she wrinkled her nose  and giggled,..some times...

 ..so? people send us  Volunteers  , that they don't mind getting rid of, or...we just get the  'next people in line" from the cue?.. Bottom Line, they need to be sorted out....look at that Heimdall scum bag that stole an aircraft and left...big talker. Heck.. Lyri thought he was a preditor , the way he went after Lynch? Guess he got what he wanted though....

 That Gunny, Got what he paid for...damn shame we didn't get to scan his wrist though, More creds for the fleet?..... she giggled again,bet it saved Vassat  a few creds...don't have to pay dead folks, who didn't  die, doing what they were getting paid for... Dumbassary, isn't on a pay scale..if it was? they could buy thier own cap ship!

Harry had got as far as the door before being stopped by Meari ”I’m glad you joined me” Harry replied just as much glad of the show of support as the extra firepower Meari’s weapon would have provided had the worst happened ”hey if you’re still up for it I’d like to resume training with the ol’ pair blades” she said wanting to learn how to use the pair of Udenese blades properly. With Lizzy’s arrival the smile would disappear and she would look decidedly awkward as she replied ”Yeah…um…I’m fine…” with it clear that she didn’t know how to continue the conversation and was trying to find a polite way of leaving.

Roy checked his comm, then answered, with the measured breathing of a man running, "Is it urgent enough to step away from another assignment?  I'm kind of overseeing disciplinary action here..."  He could, and would, just walk away from the run if the information warranted it...but that didn't mean he wanted to run off from an assignment--even one he'd given himself--for something that could wait an hour or two.  He had to rely on Izzy's judgment, to gauge how truly urgent the new intel was.

Henry got caught up in the cadence and soon was running in step with the rest.

 Lizzy could tell she caught Harry of guard and that she was trying to find a way not to talk to her. Maybe it was too soon, maybe they just weren't friends anymore and that hurt Lizzy's heart. Lizzy had the look of a hurt puppy for a few seconds, then that bubbliness came out and Lizzy bounced to the next thing," Awesome glad you are fine Harry, well see you around going to get a shower.' Lizzy hoped for more and just bebopped towards the Officer's quarters.

---->>>>>> To Officer Quarters

 Meari listened to Beth and smiled at her and responded," Yes, I guess there needs to be a weeding out process, on Uden we weed those types out very early. I was taught to fight at a very young age because of the war with the Verians. Yes, not all those volunteers are going to be worth a damn, I was hoping Zia was different like Oscar, but it seems I was wrong about her." Meari watched the Largs return and she was happy to see them like Hermes Largs again.

 Meari just shook her head and said," Well yeah fortunately for us most of them get themselves killed hopefully without taking other good troopers with them. I think I will run the next lap."

Comms message to Roy “If it’s the Heimdall troopers you’re discipling you may want to hear this sooner rather than later…I found a file in the Delta Night intel and they’re in it”

Catching the hurt look on Lizzy’s face Harry would wince ever so slightly, with her allowing Lizzy to get a head start before stepping out of the tunnels and heading to her own quarters to change out of her armour and grab a shower before heading on to the rec dec for a bite to eat.

——> Rec Dec

(Slight Flex)

Once the commotion was over and things safe for the most part he took Zia who he saved and threw her back into the mix with the others to continue the punishment laps after all punishment was punishment Zob didn't make the rules he just helped enforce them.

(End of Slight Flex)

Zob watched for a bit as the others began to leave he even gave Harry a polite wave glad to see her back even though he didn't know her all that well he had no reason to dislike her he then stood next to Orria and watched the run from the vid screens.

  The  Run  ended..Zia  hand to be carried across  by two Pilots. The LC looked at  the Mercs  and  Heimdalls...

 everyone? 5  minutes..drinnk..Volunteers.. ran if you want..everyone  Else   except  for Zia... Stefi?  do something with Zai...

Stefi frowns...yes  Sir almighty LC..what would y0u like me to do....

 I dunno?   do ...Stefi stuff.. fix her..shoot her..send her to Med Tech...but she's useless up here.

Zai  was sitting against the wall, gasping and crying.

  Fred  was very  Tired. his legs were like JelloB..Big Man....you running with  ...Light  armor..and a  little...tiny..SMG...

 Shadow    walked  up to the bend over trooper...he handed  his SMG  to  Shory and Motioned to Shade..who was not running the next Lap. He Motioned  for Minet's Heavy Pulse  Gun...

  There was  dark anger in his eyes  as she Forced   Fred's   Head up.....i have had  my fill..a while ago...with people  who  blame every one  else   for why they can't  cut it.... so Here is what  we're gonna do... I run with this Heavy Pulse... all the   Mercs and Heimdalls.. take off  your  armor, pack and weapons.. Pile them neat  let to where Zia's  dying... Then we Run again... and ..NONE...of you, better let me  beat you... I'll give you a  30 yard head start....

 and if you beat one of us?

 Then?  the Punishment gets harder.

  Those troopers  put thier   weapons and armor in neat piles, Lined up   just wearing  Duty uniforms  and  Baseball caps.

    putting the Strap over  his shoulder. Minnet took the LC's   SMG...Shadow looked  around to see  who all was ready...nodded to Beth  The Lights  counted  Down.. he looked  at the new   Pilots  who  stood  ready to run.They were beat, but none of them  would say a word...

 the 'gun' went off... Shadow  st9od Holdign the    Heavy Pulse...realizing why gunners  had bigger shoulders them him...

Beth watched the  screens.. at  30 yards  , she said..GO!

 The Hermes  folks  decided  to  run  in a  group..once again  coming up with cadences.

  Lyri Ran this time..she shouted  out...

 " when  we  fight we do it right..."

  Tucker Called out...

 " whether it be  day or night"

 Lyri..

"  We  never give the Empire  a Pass.."

 Scarlet  chanted..

" we just kick them in the ass.."

" Hermes...One..two...Hermes  ..Three..Four..."

" we'll keep running and ask for more.."

Having grown bored of taunting the Mercs and Heimdall traitors, TI-JO decided to take up a position in the formation, not knowing the first cadence they called out, but using it for breathing rhythm all the same. As he expected, it helped him recover and maintain a good pace for the run.

 Meari lined up for this lap but when the mercs and Heimdall's got to take their armor and weapons off, Meari put her 30-Cal. down, took off the two belts and lined up with the SEC folks.  When they got running Meari ran with the group got into step and sung along with the other Hermites.

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   mercs and Heimdall folks ran  hard..or..at least as  hard as they were able... With the Largs  well out of sight,  they began  to feel good  about thier  chances of beating the LC.

 For His part, the LC passed them On the outside   as they were  rounding the  Port stern,  to start crossing the  stern.

  He  held the Heavy  weapon with  Both hands,  as if he  was running during a firefight,He  twitched to get the Visor of his helmet up..he was sweating inside, but..seemed  to Like it...

 His breath was measured, but not labored...wow?..You're  right    Fred?.. this  damn gin does  make a differance... I though i'd catch you guys   5 yards ago!

then..out of  Pure  spite..he  took off on a lang striding Gait . that started  to leave the  Mers behind, a few feet each length .

The mercs  groaned , Aideen started to  sprite after Him... White knew he had  no chance.. the others  were a Mixed bag... Flora  Moss of the heimdall people  pushed hard to try to catch him.  Shadow knew, this was probaly it  for the Mercs..but   he wouldn't let them know....

 Flores  moved into the merc  pack.....tell me something...since i never  had  the   feelig myself?...what bothers you  Most... Him. making you look so bad...... Him looking  so much better then you...or the very fact that he's been in your head since you stepped on the  dec?

 CPL Sunny Davis ws laboring hard..he Looked  at Flores, sweat streamign  down his neack  and face with the thick air of the tunnel...what are you...one of his  whores.....

 Flores   grinned a dangerous  Grin...she tapped the little pin that Most of the Ladies  wore...I'm a cheerleader!

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As the run paused so Zia could get sent off for medical attention, Roy waved to his comm.  "Duty calls, LC..."  He didn't sound happy about it, and stepped over to Lyri, muttering something to her about Izzy's call and the suspect information that she'd turned up from the Delta Night findings.

"Keep an eye on them...and don't leave Shadow alone with them.  If they were stupid enough to jump him, they'd be dead and if we need to ask questions, that makes it really hard to get answers..."  It was a low murmur, but it was definitely delivered as an order.  He gave her a nod and then headed for Security, clearing the magazine and the round in the chamber before he left.

He paused at the door.  "Hey, White?!  Don't think anyone here will be any less ready to put you in the morgue if you grab a weapon..." he said, in a voice that was half warning and half taunt, before he turned and left.