<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/13/ZilkinAvatarMacross2032JPG.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong>Lt Cmdr Zilkin Kaverosky<br/><strong>Callsign:</strong>Shinden<br/><strong>Date:</strong>Flashback 01 March 2032<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Moon Base Aluce Hangar/Officers Mess<br/><strong>With:</strong>Lt Maxine "Max" Cosinara<br/><hr/><br/><strong><em>"...here with us?  Or here with you?"</em></strong><br/><br/>Zilkin mellowed slightly at her words, his face remaining stoic although he did see the ever subtle change in Max's expression. What was the truth? Was Lieutenant Commander Zilkin Kaverosky happy to have the group of instructors, with Lieutenant Maxine Cosinara and her contingent enter Aluce to boost their ranks from a military standpoint, or was Zil happy to see 'Max', his long time rival and source of excitement away from the dull patrols and maneuvers, away from the sole thrill found in the bedroom with his wingman, whom he did not engage in private acts with such passion ever since Max left?<br/><br/>The cap came off as Zilkin brushed his fringe aside, as if he was mirroring Max's movements, while also adjusting the flattened top of his crown as he continued to listen to Max. Perhaps he was briefed, but ultimately forgot. The lack of sleep and fatigue did play with one's mind, and it was uncharacteristic of Zilkin to be so forgetful. Or perhaps he was simply too excited at the prospect of seeing Max once again, but his commitments to Alert duty turned his focus elsewhere...<br/><br/><strong><em>"I figured you'd be more in the know than I would about why we're here.  I'm here to be one of the Wild Weasels with Phantom Squadron.  Cdr Nomura also wanted me to work with the squadrons to keep training and proficiency up, which I'm guessing means your kids aren't up to speed yet."</em></strong><br/><br/>Zilkin looked at Max with a raised eyebrow, before scoffing as he took a sip from his bottle of energized water. Sure, banter like this were commonplace among them, and it often led to what spurred him on, the friendly ribbing among them. Not once did he doubt Max's ability, instead it was why he never wanted to risk getting her into trouble. It might be selfish of Zilkin, but... where did his feelings actually lie?<br/><br/><strong>"Yes, now I remember. I do have a squadron of several nuggets, or rather... pilots who could do better in the field of battle. Ironically, it is the speed which they need help getting used to. Vacuum combat differs greatly from atmospheric maneuvers, and they need to understand the difference between flying on the gravity of Earth, the Moon, and the full vacuum, away from the pull of these celestial bodies... I'm sorry."</strong>Zilkin caught himself before he continued to drone into the specifics, a sheepish smile creeping up his face as he looked right into Max's eyes, keeping her attention on him as he continued.<strong>"Nearly drifting off to my jargon once again, just like old times..."</strong><br/><br/>Zilkin twiddled his thumbs for a while, unsure on how to continue for a moment. It was this... aspect of Zilkin that he'd be a conversational man during discussions on military matters and engineering, but socially...<br/><br/><strong>"At least I can rest easy. Knowing that you are here in the same base, just like old times, I won't deny that I feel much better having someone I can trust wholeheartedly nearby, even though we might... disagree on some issues."</strong>Zilkin ended with a wink.