<div class="floatright">(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/378800000312843758/c3fc56b763c2610cc0e83100caa09f81.jpeg)</div>Despite his own personal misgivings, Brooklyn kept silent at Alroy's orders.  Whatever transpired, win or lose, this was just a simulation.  All that was required of him was that he shot when he had to, and demonstrated the ability to work as a team.  For now, he would follow orders, and execute them.  Later, after they were debriefed, he would be able to share his own opinions if it became necessary.  In the mean time, he maintained formation as he headed towards the HPG, trying his best to keep alert.<br/><br/>His focus was momentarily disrupted by the sudden laughter in the comms.  Without even thinking about it, he flicked the comm lines off one at a time except for the lance off, until he found one that cut the laughter off.  Waiting for a moment, he flicked it back on again, listening to see if the laughter continued.  Satisfied that it wasn't, Brooklyn left the comm channel on and continued to march his mech on.