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      “Earth Forces Jillian,” the Dominai droned in butchered English.  “Your performance was admirable.”
 

     “What do you mean admirable,”  Lauren shouted.  “She killed an unarmed prisoner!  Corporal,  you will meet me in common room immediately and explain your actions.”  Before Jillian could respond,  the Dominai interceded.
 

     “Earth Forces Lauren.  There will be no discussion.  I am informing your General that there is to be no disciplining of Earth Forces Jillian on this matter.  Corporal Jillian displays the traits of violence,  ruthlessness,  disregard for life that the Galactic Alliance prizes in your species.  We Dominai are too civilized to ever kill prisoners,  but you have been selected for your moral inferiority.”
 

     Jillian wasn’t thrilled with the Dominai’s self-aggrandizement but couldn’t pass up the opportunity to smirk at Lauren.  “Tough break Sarge,  better luck next time,”  Jillian said as she shouldered the now deactivated weapon and sauntered towards the exit.  The Dominai turned its attention back to Lauren.
 

     “You,  Earth Forces Lauren have a lot to learn from Jillian,”  the Dominai intone in its high pitched voice.  Lauren could only glower at the Dominai and then at Jillian’s retreating back.
 
 
 

 

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