<em>Jean Bart</em>chuckled lightly as she listened to the red headed battleship speak. "These two are my beloved little ah.......pets<em>Alaska</em>and<em>Hawaii</em>" it was evident that there was both affection and a hint of teasing in her voice as she introduced the two battle cruisers. Both blushed and looked as though they wanted to say something but then seemed to decide against it. The silver haired battleship however then spoke "It is not you specifically who have done anything to deserve this treatment....in fact we approach any fleet this way upon our flagships orders. Though I cannot go into detail I will say that it is the result of a disagreement with both<em>Yamato</em>and<em>Musashi</em>that our flagship believes it reasonable to act cautiously in this manner."<br/><br/>Having said that she then remarked "I've been granted permission by our flag ship to freely answer no more than five questions you may have.....mind you your down to four now after asking that first question" an amused chuckle escaped her lips. "Though I must confess you are exactly the type of "person" that<em>Howe</em>said you were"