irisofrepliforce:

Issues with someone she was navigating was… putting it mildly. Iris had to question how someone like Zero had managed to get so high-up the chain of command– only no, she really didn’t, because people like him would always thrive in military settings. In the back of her mind she could feel Colonel’s reluctant approval of his actions whenever he disregarded her advice and went off his own instinct. 

It’s what a good warrior does.

Shut up before I find a way to SHUT you up!

“Yes– though honestly I shouldn’t even be trying. If he doesn’t want any help or advice then-” Iris grit her teeth together as she forced herself to hold her tongue. It took her a moment to smile, and as she did she shifted to the side. “It’ll be fine, I’m sure. One of us will learn eventually.”

Rebecca gave Iris a look of sympathy, shifting the datapads in her arms before looking thoughtful.

“Do you want to talk about it after I get these in there? I’d be more than willing to listen if you need it.”

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God knows that was certainly the case when she volunteered for navigator work whenever Alia needed a break. Navigating was frustrating sometimes, and navigating certain people was an exercise in not throttling someone.

irisofrepliforce:

@deafenedchampion liked for a starter!

A slight air of ire was radiating around Iris as she stepped from the navigation room. A few deep breaths, a shaky exhale, and she would be fine. Holding onto her frustration wouldn’t do anyone any good.

— It was hard not to, though, with how frustrating and haphazard her Hunter was. It was like Zero was asking for something terrible to happen-!

“Ah-” Her brief moment of contemplation was broken at the sound of footsteps heading towards her. Iris glanced to the side, long hair twisting behind her, to offer up a smile at the other. “Oh- I’m sorry, I must be blocking your way.” Words spoken as she carefully shifted away from the door she had been standing in front of.

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“Ah, no. I was wondering if you were alright. You seemed annoyed.”

Rebecca softly spoke, several data pads stacked in her arms as she stood there, absently brushing one of her bangs out of her face. It was true that she had a small errand to run behind the door Iris had been blocking, but it could wait a few minutes.

“Issues with someone you were navigating, I take it?”