<strong>Dark Star Dropship</strong><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/e/ef/Damian_Harper.jpg)</div><br/><br/><div style="text-align: justify;">Damian leaned back again as Allia began to discuss the state of her 'Mech. Already, his expression soured some. She made a good point, it was a vital part of her load-out, especially since they no longer had any other 'Mech in any kind of usable state that could fill the gap if Gheistwulf wasn't returned to one-hundred percent operational efficiency. His hand came to rest on the tabletop as Kari glanced at him and began addressing him directly. She had a fair point. On top of that, his presence in a fully functional 'Mech was far less important than Allia's. No one would dispute his skill as a warrior, but at the end of the day, he was a second liner that was more useful for his insight than his aim. Fingers tapped away at the surface as he mulled it over on the spot. Again, he had the air of a strict mentor that was judging the suggestions of others. But, his hands were tied, for his commander had said her piece formulated as a subtle order. Even if he wanted to, there was nothing he could say to change minds.<br/><br/><strong>"I will see what I can do. But this is going to eat away into the maintenance of Charybdis and getting the few 'Mechs we have left operational,"</strong> he turned his stern gaze to Allia before proceeding, his palm lying flat by that point as the visual tick of the turning gears in his mind dissipated. <strong>"This better be worth the cost, lieutenent Rowe,"</strong> he warned, though it was a hollow threat. It was more an indication that the pressure was on for her to make this a wise investment. Arguments could be made in favor of any decision they made at the time, so it all boiled down to what performance would have the most yield. <strong>"I know someone who might be able to give us a good deal on the plating. She owes me a favor,"</strong> he commented as his arm draped itself around the back of his chair.</div>