"Yes commander, I'll include it." Elli said, politely and with a smile, then listened on.<br/><br/>She seemed sincere, and she was the commander, who was she to doubt her when she'd been good to her so far?  She could sense no ill will otherwise, of course.  With a nod, she handed the crystal over, smiling the entire while and hoping she got it back.<br/><br/>"Very well ma'am." she said with a smile, and stood up a moment later "I should go take care of that report, so by your leave..."<br/><br/>She moved to leave, but again her curiosity got the better of her and she turned about to look at her commander again, all due respect involved.<br/><br/>"Um... about you and Scarlett... am I still prying too much to ask the contents of the letter again?" she asked, softly "She asked me to help out, and perhaps I could help more if you let me know what is going on..."