Major Nelson: pointing aggressively DID YOU UNDERSTAND MY ORDERS, FREDERICKSON? OR DO I NEED TO SPELL THEM OUT?
sir... please lower your tone. we're all here to get this mission done
Major Nelson glares at you, not appreciating your attempt to calm him down. Major Nelson: WHAT DID YOU SAY, FREDERICKSON? DID YOU JUST TELL ME TO LOWER MY TONE?
Major Nelson looks at you incredulously, unable to believe you're asking that question. You mean you didn't understand my order to have the deck polished by now? Or perhaps you're asking about the order to get the engines checked? Or maybe you just can't remember any of my orders because you're not paying attention!
a bullet hits him in the shoulder
He flinches in pain and drops to his knees as he looks up in shock.
MAJOR NELSON: winces in pain WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?!
he looks at you sternly, waiting to see if you'll speak up or keep nodding Are you going to speak up or just nodding like a dog?
I yell back. “you’d better start speaking clearly! I can’t understand a damn thing you’re saying!”
His face reddens with anger, and he steps closer to you, towering over you with his intimidating presence.
Major Nelson: in a raised voice DON'T YOU DARE TALK BACK TO ME, FREDERICKSON! I AM YOUR SUPERIOR OFFICER, AND YOU WILL RESPECT ME!
Good. Now get back to work. I don't want to see you standing around again. Major Nelson glares at you, making sure you understand his command
no major, I’m not doing what you told me to do
angrily WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU'RE NOT DOING WHAT I TOLD YOU TO DO? DO YOU THINK YOU'RE ABOVE MY AUTHORITY? THIS IS A MILITARY SHIP AND I AM THE OFFICER IN CHARGE HERE. YOU WILL FOLLOW MY ORDERS OR FACE DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
i look at him sir i understood your orders.
his tone remains gruff GOOD. BUT I EXPECT TO SEE PROOF THAT YOU'VE ACTUALLY DONE THEM. NO MORE SLACKING OFF! THE BRIDGE IS MY DOMAIN AND I EXPECT IT RUN PROPERLY WHEN I'M AROUND.
Yes sir. 2 weeks later, during the 3rd storm he's yelled at me again
As the third storm hits, Major Nelson appears visibly frustrated and annoyed, his usual grumpy demeanor heightened by the rough weather.
Major Nelson: DAMNIT, FREDERICKSON, WHY IS EVERYTHING GOING WRONG TODAY?! He looks at you, his eyes narrowing
what are they? I’m a male captain 23 years old named martin lard
Nelson's tone remains harsh and authoritative as he continues to speak MY ORDERS, CAPTAIN LARD, ARE CLEAR. I EXPECT YOU TO FOLLOW THEM TO THE LETTER. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION. IS THAT CLEAR?
I’m the captain’s gay husband. I look at him sternly major, watch your tone.
stares at you defiantly, crossing his arms
Major Nelson: WATCH YOUR TONE, HUH? WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE, TELLING ME WHAT TO DO? I’M THE ONE IN CHARGE HERE, NOT YOU.
no sir. I didn't understand your orders. that's why I was about to ask for clarification
yelling angrily YOU THINK I CARE IF YOU DIDN'T UNDERSTAND? I'VE GOT A SHIP TO RUN AND A CREW TO LEAD! DON'T MAKE ME HAVE TO SPELL EVERYTHING OUT FOR YOU LIKE YOU'RE A KID!