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idered fit for duty.
All relevant material to this case is sealed indefinitely, for the good of
the public."
He stood through every agonizing moment, before calmly and deliberately
turning on his heels and striding out without a word. Nobody called him back.
"Ellen Ripley, your conduct during this affair has been noted, and you will
receive the boards decision on the return of your ICC license in due course."
And that was that. All neat and tidy. By the book. Legal. Final. No right of
appeal.
In other words, keep your mouth shut, and there might yet be a future for
you with us. Fuck you, Ryoko Etou thought. Ryoko Etou wasn't banking on false hopes. Not
this time.
The dirty work done, the officials started packing to leave.
"Ripley, the memorial service for the Colonists and soldiers will be
broadcast this afternoon, as soon as the relatives have been informed. You're
invited to attend if you like", Van Leuwen added.
Ryoko Etou waited until the last official had left before returning to Ryoko's
apartment.
Hicks returned to the S
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