<div class="floatright">(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/jillvader/mw-nmfkmpkarimonero_zps55a1bf27.jpg)</div>Kari nodded to Allia, trying to remain optimistic looking throughout. “If you think it would work, then go for it. We need people, yes, and keeping Emily would help a lot. We’d retain an experienced officer, which is something that we’re going to have a lot of trouble replacing otherwise. Likewise, we’d be sending a strong signal that we’re still alive and not willing to give in. And… well… from an almost mean-spirited point of view, if she leaves then she may to spread around the news of how badly crushed we were. I mean, I’m not saying she would, but…”<br/><br/>Kari winced a little, trying to find what she wanted to say. “I don’t mean to say that she would trash us. I more mean to say that it’s just more conducive to our overall health if she’s still with the unit.” Kari blushed a little as she finished.<em>Super-awkward there,</em>she scolded herself.<em>Not helping at all</em><br/><br/>She nibbled a little on her breakfast, not entirely hungry but also knowing that she needed to eat, all the while listening to Allia and Damien’s discussion. “I’m not sure how much weight the MRBC has these days,” She admitted. “Dad told me a few things about how it’s been run, and how things are going over there.” Kari gave Damien and then Allia both honest looks, ones that didn’t seem encouraging. “The MRBC’s been effectively bankrupt for over a decade. Between the collapse of the HPG net, the fall of the Republic and the near complete devaluation of the C-Bill it’s lost almost all it’s reserve. And along with that, it’s lost its ability to enforce.”<br/><br/>“I don’t know if he told you any of this, Damien,” She continued. “Apparently, the MRBC has done a good job of hiding this, but…” There was an awkward silence. “We can try going before them, however, and pointing out what went wrong and how the Lyrans screwed us. At the very least, it can’t hurt to try”<br/>