#kurtnaib

     "What do you mean you discharged him?"

     "I mean what I said, Subedar. That man - Karl Tank, or whatever the hell - is mentally unstable. He's a danger to the rest of the troop, acting like that. I admire his passion, I really do, but I'm not taking the risk of keeping him here."

     "But-"

     "Silence, Subedar."

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     "Let us move on from that topic now, yes?"

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     "You remember our deal, yes? That if you could turn that man into a proper soldier, you would have truly earned the title of sergeant?"

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     "Of course, I remember. And we did well. He was strong, he carried his weight. He could've done more."

     "Perhaps. If he were good in the head, that is."

     Creeeeaaaaak.

     "Regardless. You did what was asked. That lousy loudmouth became strong. And for that, I applaud you."

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     "Even our best sergeants struggled to shape that man, as stubborn as he was. I'm quite curious as to how you made a breakthrough."

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     "As I said before, this success truly does prove your capability to me. You said that the others didn't take your title seriously, yes?"

     "Hm? Who's there?"

     "I'll take care of that. From now on, everybody in this camp will refer to you as Sergeant Subedar. I'll even assign some men under your command."

     "Ah, Sergeant Subedar. I had no idea it was you."

     "Enjoy this day, and enjoy your achievements, Sergeant. You earned it."

     "Why so quiet? Ah, I know what it is. You're still upset about that recruit's discharge, hm? In the army, you should be prepared for these things. This is much better than him dying in a trench, no?"

     "His name is Kurt Frank. And under my care, he would never."

     "You are dismissed. Have a good evening, Sergeant Subedar."

     "Thank you for this promotion, Lieutenant. However, this will be the end of our contact."

     BANG!

     Thump.

     Click, click, click.

     "Have a good night, Lieutenant Adams."

     Creeeeaaaaak.