Thread: Chains Of Command [DamonHuntington x MasochisticHeartx]

Without receiving any type of answer, the sound of approaching footsteps caused him to shift his attention towards the General, who practically encroached on his personal space. Well, what happened next was just as he expected... but a part of him was still in disbelief. Was he the only one getting the brunt of it all, when the other two deserved it so much more?! The General must not have been paying any attention to him or his team the entire time... though as enraged as Leroy was, he still held his tongue, choosing not to interrupt the man. '...Let him talk. Everything he's saying is a lie, anyway.' Leroy thought to himself, the derogatory statements not having much of an effect on him -- not when he was so self-assured that he was right and the General was wrong. But the slap had taken him by surprise. With a silent gasp, his entire head snapped to the side, his eyes stunned at first... yet he managed to keep himself from wincing, and stood his ground when the stinging pain settled in seconds later. When he looked back at the general, he was no longer giving him the same respectful look he'd normally give, but instead glared with a type of silent rage -- as if wanting to flat out murder him. It was taking nearly all of Leroy's willpower not to cut the taller man off and yell back right in his face. The harsh sound of skin contacting skin for a second time caused his face to whip to the side once more, the pain radiating to his head, and now a visible red print could be seen on his previously unmarred skin. This time he couldn't keep a low hiss of pain down. It was short lived, however, and the fingers at his sides began to curl in on themselves, while he clenched his jaw as he once again glowered at the General. A certain phrase that reached his ears did make his mind pause to think his family did suggest him to do something else with his life, but-- ...no, he wouldn't regret his choice, nor would he back down. He wasn't the one who screwed the entire thing up! Finally, he was given the opportunity to speak, and he would jump on it, With all due respect, sir, I feel you are wrong! They were the ones who neglected the use of teamwork, and limited any potential I may have shown, sir! He began by telling the truth, although it sounded like an excuse even to his own ears. Still, he'd proceed on, For you to have not realized, it makes me question certain things! He tried to keep his tone as deferential as possible, with only a hint of his anger, and while he started off by responding in a manner similar to any normal soldier, it gradually began to stray the more his fury would encompass him. By keeping your eyes only on those who you think are worth your time, you miss out on the details that actually matter! Next time I will handle the situation more appropriately! I only ask that you give me another chance to prove myself, and this time, I request that you actually do your part... sir! He concluded, his eyes burning with a type of sound defiance, not even caring for consequences of having openly chastised his commanding officer. He felt he was just telling the truth, and he doubted he could get discharged for something as petty as that. Maybe he'd receive another type of punishment, like getting hit again... or even beaten, but he felt he could handle it. He just had to make his point known. Throughout it all, all the other soldiers shifted uncomfortably, not knowing what to expect.