06-08-2016, 10:57 PM
While the recruits are discussing things the white feline who brought in the chital enters the tent carrying a pitcher of water with some ice cubes in it, Charon’s empty canteen, and some bowls and eating utensils so the group can eat the fruits and items the dragon brought in. She arranges everything at one of the larger work tables and then steps back to examine her handiwork. There’s a bowl, silverware, and a cup for each person present. Once that’s done she clears her throat to get the attention of the four recruits.
“As captain Cobalt said, you need to pick someone to be temporary group leader for tomorrow's exercise. You’ll get details after breakfast. The position will not be for the whole rest of your time here but only during this specific exercise. Which means that if whomever you choose does not work out, you won't be stuck with them for the remainder of Boot Camp.” Artemis bows crisply. “You have until morning to decide, so feel free to take your time or come up with whatever method you feel is most comfortable to use to pick.”
She reaches into a pocket and holds up two coins. She walks up to Freya and hands her one. “Your token for passing. It takes two if you want to board the ferry to Aukate.” Then she walks up to the cheetah and hands him one as well along with his now empty canteen. “There’s some irony in giving someone named Charon a coin for boat fare, but you probably hear that joke too much as it is.” The cat smiles without flashing any teeth. “You were awarded half a point for bringing in and identifying the water, and another half for handling failure constructively and positively. Sometimes the way in which a person handles failure and rejection is as telling of their character and their ability to serve as much as their success. Congratulations to both of you. You’re halfway there.”
“See most of you in the morning. I’ll meet you in the officer’s tent at sundown, recruit Freya.” Artemis turns to leave, her deliveries made and her speech given.
“As captain Cobalt said, you need to pick someone to be temporary group leader for tomorrow's exercise. You’ll get details after breakfast. The position will not be for the whole rest of your time here but only during this specific exercise. Which means that if whomever you choose does not work out, you won't be stuck with them for the remainder of Boot Camp.” Artemis bows crisply. “You have until morning to decide, so feel free to take your time or come up with whatever method you feel is most comfortable to use to pick.”
She reaches into a pocket and holds up two coins. She walks up to Freya and hands her one. “Your token for passing. It takes two if you want to board the ferry to Aukate.” Then she walks up to the cheetah and hands him one as well along with his now empty canteen. “There’s some irony in giving someone named Charon a coin for boat fare, but you probably hear that joke too much as it is.” The cat smiles without flashing any teeth. “You were awarded half a point for bringing in and identifying the water, and another half for handling failure constructively and positively. Sometimes the way in which a person handles failure and rejection is as telling of their character and their ability to serve as much as their success. Congratulations to both of you. You’re halfway there.”
“See most of you in the morning. I’ll meet you in the officer’s tent at sundown, recruit Freya.” Artemis turns to leave, her deliveries made and her speech given.