There was a moment of silence from Ethnia's end. Then her voice came in over the comm. "Acknowledged Bookie. But when this is over we're going to have a talk about which names to use in the middle of combat and which in private." The last part was sent in private feed.<br/><br/>Her Hamshell moved back a bit to let the others go and have fun. The Engel's frustration roared in her mind, and Ethnia clenched her teeth. She resisted the temptation to yell about being held in reserve. Instead, she settled for sending a blue-green beam of light down range at a random dummy. The laser seared through the power plant of the mecha, a satisfying explosion shattering it moments later.<br/><br/><em>'I know I know Bob.... After this we'll find a way to get our frustration out.'</em>She said in her mind.