A pair of security bots escorted the two 'test subjects' into an interrogation compartment. Stripped of their gear and fitted out with standard CFA prisoner clothing, Captain Orfan and Lieutenant Dise both looked barren and without any of the aura of command and confidence they used to hold.
Obviously, languishing out in the safe zone for a few weeks did not do the Flagrant Swordmaidens a service. No further help or survivors arrived while the dominant Vesians continued to build up their presence next to the Starlight Megalodon.
This definitely forced the remnant of the Vandal and Swordmaiden ground forces to reassess their condition.
"Ves."
"Mr. Larkinson."