On the Other Side

Deceptive Perspective

Hood: I'd say that first mission out was a success

Spee: It was, good job Kommandantin

Hood was the first to hit the docks when they returned, knowing she would have to file and document the skirmish for her official report. It was a pain, but at least Spee volunteered to assist her in it. Bismarck had to go find Tirpitz, as Hood encouraged her to spend more time with her.

Hood: If you have a sister, at least try to be the best one you can...I hope Bismarck understands that

Turning down the corridor, she and Spee already braved themselves for the work they were going to need to do, especially since no one was there to keep things going as it happened.

click

Hood: Alright Spee, you ready too...Nimi?

When she entered the room, she saw Z23 sitting behind her desk with a small stack of paperwork in front of her. She looked up to see Hood and Spee enter, which she smiled at.

Z23: Welcome back Kommandantin, I'm just finishing up now

Hood: Finishing what exactly?

Z23: The required report for the sortie you just went out on

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Hood: You...did it for me?

Z23: I knew that you would be tired after you came back, so I volunteered to do it in your stead for today

Hood smiled as well, walking over and gently patting Z23's head.

Hood: Thank you Nimi, you're a lifesaver

Z23: It's my pleasure Kommandantin

She finished up the last bits of paperwork still present before standing up and organizing them, filing them away for Hood to later send them out.

Z23: Rest well Kommandantin, the papers are done so you should be off for the rest of the day at least

Hood: Once again Nimi, thank you

The destroyer gave her one final salute before leaving, and when she finally sat down, Hood turned to Spee, who was standing idly and looking around the office as the two conversed.

Hood: Spee

Spee: Mmh?

Hood: You're free to go, even if no work had been done

Spee blinked a few times, but soon let out a huff of air and came up closer to Hood. As Hood went to question it, she put her arms out, as if...she was going in for a hug.

Hood: Spee?

Spee: Can I ask for a hug?

Hood: A hug? What for?

Spee: Kommandantin has done much to assist us. You always made sure we came back home safely, you spent time with all of us, myself included. I feel as if this is the least I can truly do, even if I can never give back a hug to you

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Hood: Well...when you word it like that, I see no reason to refuse Spee

She stood up from the chair, before lowering her self onto a knee and wrapping Spee in a hug. Spee gently hugged back as best she could, minding the massive claws of her hands as she did so, but the thought was there, and that's what counted for Hood.

Hood: Is there anything else Spee?

Spee: No, thank you Kommandantin

Hood: Of course...Spee?