Eric swallowed hard as he watched Ryan walk past.  A few steadying breaths and he turned and followed him up. Kat was in a corner but the two men Marcelo and Stefano were not moving toward her. Ryan must have said something. He thought slipping past the big man barely. He had to brush up against him some to even get in the room. Once he was actually in the room he noted the dead bodies. His eyebrows shot up but otherwise there was no emotion on his face. She really can kick ass. Looking to her he nodded and gave her a reassuring smile.<br/><br/>The two men who had surrounded Kat backed off, neither of them understood what the big deal about the Shalona fleet was. â€œBut sir we had her.â€ Marcelo said though he had half a mind to let it be.<br/><br/>Eric turned to Ryan and bowed once more. â€œThank you, I wonâ€™t forget this.â€ He looked up and said, â€œI know you told me that we should forget about the mission but I know I canâ€™t, it will be an itch I have to scratch. I donâ€™t think it has anything to do with you and I know I wonâ€™t put this in my report.â€ Shaking his head he said, â€œbesides I have enough on my plate back on the ship I donâ€™t need anything extra, and you havenâ€™t seen our captain.â€ Eric shuddered just at the mention of him.<br/><br/>Frowning he said, â€œIn fact, he almost reminds me of you, in a very small way. You both have a nature about you that cries respect.â€ Thinking heâ€™s gone too far he bowed again, â€œI will consult with my superior about this further, thank you again for your mercy.â€ He straightened and walked over to Kat. â€œShall we go?â€ He asked glaring at the two still hovering around.