"Include it in your written report, Oaks. I'm not belittling your judgement or the good that you did today," Syceras stated. "Just as your commander, I am obligated to remind you." She allowed her lips to curl into a smile.<br/><br/>"You will have the gem returned to you soon, as early as tomorrow evening, no later than the day after. You also have my assurance that I will take good care of it, since it is a gift from a new friend." She extended her hand for Elli to deposit the crystal into.<br/><br/>From what Elli can tell, her captain was being completely honest and straight forward with her.