Kenoki wanted to find out just what was going on, but something in the Vice-Admiral’s tone when he said ‘immediately’ broached no argument. She stood up and followed her team. She didn’t want to intrude on their conversation; she didn’t know them or what their connections to each other were. But they were a team now, and she had to know these two. Part of her still thought that it was some kind of mistake, how could anyone think Kenoki could be an officer? Still yet another part, the part of her that cried with joy on the day of Independence, was determined to do her part and follow where her superiors lead. If that meant going though this training, then so be it.
Kenoki had fallen behind Natsuko and Ai, she quickened her pace to catch up to them. This was her team, for all the wisdom or lack there of in Kenoki’s being there, she knew she would have to start playing her part. “Look, I don’t mean to interrupt and I know you two don’t know me too well…” She started to loose momentum and trailed off. She took a deep breath and forced herself to continue, “Whatever happens, whatever we face, I promise I’ll be there to back you guys up. Okay?”