The Colonel sense sincerity in Dopples words. [colour=#006400]"I can understand what it is to loose everything, Doppleganger... just like you I had watched my nation crumble before my very hooves, unable to stop it." [/colour]He glances at AJ with a look of trust and then back to Dopple. His eyes become strong and willed. [colour=#006400]"Rest assured when they set their eyes upon us, especially me... they will have a hell of a fight of the likes they have never seen. We may be few... we may be unarmed and outnumbered... but we are the Remnants of the REA before the RLF and we have something that wins wars more than any weapon of cold steel and gunpowder... we have heart... we have the will to fight and to fight forever if that is what it takes. You smite us down... and we rise again from the ashes with a fury that would make Discord tremble. This is who we are." [/colour]his voice booms with confidence and sweet glory. He looks up AJ with a stern look. [colour=#006400]"Mam, as your 2nd in Command, I highly advise we help this poor soldier, besides... I made Chrysalis a promise... and I intend to keep it."[/colour] Striker returns his gaze back to Dopple with a sigh. [colour=#006400]"Twiligh managed to infiltrate our facility but she came for diplomecy so I let her speak her piece. I share the details of that later but I assume when she was trying to leave she was discovered by our security... one got trigger happy... I made sure he was aware of his deed and the possible consqeunces, but I couldn't give disiplinary action. We need the bodies... regardless she is in the ICU. Dr. Ivy is working on her as we speak. I'm sure she will be fine..." [/colour] The last of his words weren't subtle for worry. He hopes Twilight makes it through... As he finishes talking, the comm link in his office activates. "Colonel Striker sir? We have detained what I believe to be an enemy spy, and are taking her to the cells to be interrogated. She claimed to be the deceased general's sister. I will not act without your permission, but I would hurry. She looked to be barely of age to be called a mare." Striker's expression changes to that of annoyance. He looks up at AJ. [colour=#006400]"Mam... did you really bring her here and failed to mention that to security?... More uninvited guests, great..."[/colour]