i tried doing a speech lol, tell me what you guys think
D Company started clapping, and Arvad couldn't help but start doing the same, feeling the suppressed pride in being a Fulda West student come out.
"Alright, alright, settle down, young men." Schlicter said, motioning for D Company to stop clapping. He took out a folded piece of paper from his pocket, clearing his throat. "So, before we start anything, could we have this year's commander of D Company come up to the stage and say a few words?"
With a grin, Gregor nudged Arvad to go ahead.
"C'mon, Boss!" Gregor half-whispered, pointing at the stage. "Get on there and say something!"
Arvad sighed, standing up. He made himself look a bit more presentable before ascending the stage. Having the spotlight on him, both literally and figuratively, made Arvad wince in discomfort. He took the microphone from Schlicter, who gave Arvad an encouraging nudge on the back.
"Good evening, D Company." Arvad said, looking around. "I know you guys don't see me that often, but I'm glad to be here tonight, seeing all of your faces."
Arvad paused, wondering whether he should add to his introduction or to go with the flow. After a short consideration, he shrugged, deciding to throw his weight into going with the flow.
"For many of you first-year tankers, it might be the first time you've seen me... but I assure you, you are in good hands. You, no, we will see victory together! We will compete in the swamps, we will compete in the forests, we will compete anywhere Kuromorimine challenges us! We will compete wherever we are needed, because we are Fulda West! Fulda West has the best tactics, because we have been taught by the best! We have been taught by the best because we are forged in fire! My comrades, my brothers in arms, we will prevail against the tides of Kuromorimine's tactics, because we have the skills! We have the equipment! We! Will! WIN!"