Samuel laces his fingers together and leans forward in his chair, resting his hands on the table in front of him. His eyes dart to Cassie, as does everyone elses.copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡnpiItw0csi
"You have a lot of explaining to do." He says firmly.copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4d4ZU4YOZI
Cassies' gaze drops to the table as she presses her index fingers together innocently. She doesn't speak.copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡV4HrpuUvZi
Mathew, angry, stands and glares down at her. "Hitler is practically on my doorstep - no, past my doorstep - and you have no words?"copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡLtbXE54ivP
"You insisted he stay in power last meeting," Ezra adds with a frown.copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡOrsLfc8AdO
"If that stupid League of Nations did their job, then this wouldn't be happening, would it?" Cassie finally counters, eyes ablaze. She looks over at Isaac. "If you hadn't pulled out---"120Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMmfH1kRF9P
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"What the United States does is none of your concern," Isaac scoffs. "This is your own fault. Weren't you also in charge of the League?"copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡuNd0CpCzpc
Cassie balls her hands into trembling fists underneath the table.copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡWblawi3Ttc
"How about you, Mathew?" Samuel sets his cold gaze on the Ice General. "Allowing Russia signing a peace agreement with Germany. Or Devin," Devin shifts uncomfortably in his chair. "Allowing Japan to side with Germany." Both Generals look at each other, unsure what to feel. Slowly, Mathew sits back down again.120Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡph0hLJcZhH
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Cassie looks back up at Isaac. "Isaac, please, I just need some help---"copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡgBHx3npF7L
Isaac turns away from her, expression firm.copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡaJt1Vii8gD
"My answer is still no. Sort out your own problems."copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡNLZf2qxpmw
"Jae?"copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Gdhmi6cuX
The Life General puts up her hands in surrender and shakes her head. "Leave me out of this."copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡuS7AMH2Es7
"For once I agree with Isaac," Samuel sighs. "Cassie, you were the one that let Europe get out of control in the first place."copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡU26uShBSNf
"What about you, Sam?" Cassie shoots.copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡHMezhfb1Vg
Samuel leans back in his chair again and folds his arms. "The islands are either under Japan or American control. There's not much I can do."copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡUmsGegP1dW
"Then help me!"copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡKIKktxbomD
His narrows his eyes. "We are not to get directly involved."copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡLqdfU8nvnX
Cassie returns to fuming at the table.copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9arlBEraIv
Devin composes himself. "I assure you Japan will be punished accordingly." Samuel nods silently, gaze distant.120Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgKrh9ZEZyH
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Ezra lets out a sigh. "Look, we're not going to beat Hitler if we all continue sitting around arguing like this. Cassie," Cassie glances up at him. "I'll give you anyone I can spare."copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4jyJXrgi9i
"You have Russia's support, too," Mathew adds, eagerness in his eyes. "I want to teach that German a lesson."copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡtNS0wEVuYx
A small smile twitches on her lips, then she turns to Isaac and Jae once again in frustration. "Hear that, Isaac? You should help---"copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡZHiTQZSUXQ
"I remain firm on my decision!" Isaac exclaims, rising to his feet. He glances down at Jae. "C'mon Jae, let's leave. This doesn't concern us."copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡCXtXPWmy0N
Jae's eyes dart over to Samuel, who stares back in rage. Don't you dare, he seemed to tell her.copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡAUIH4nKNIo
She stands. "Don't even think about dragging me into this." The two of them begin walking away.copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡbSBUHOYPS3
The air electrifies as Samuel kicks back his chair. "Isaac! Jae! Get back here!"copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0HeWoK29ep
Isaac casts one last glance over his shoulder. One full of hatred. Then the two Generals vanish.copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9AYC3tNx9o
The room is silent for a long moment.copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1l7M1rq78W
"Devin," He says in a low voice. Devin casts his friend a worried look. "I want Japan to bomb America."copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡCWPHKKyVju
"But Sam---"copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡjTi8Pq2d0w
A small arc of lightning strikes the table, just in front of Devin, taking him aback.120Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKadY7vggaU
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"Was I asking?"copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡU44YyOHep2
Devin remains silent for a moment, collecting his thoughts. Samuel was still the leader here.copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡMtmCG2QEAq
Finally, he slowly nods. "Of course."copyright protection116ＰＥＮＡＮＡUoeBtDvW77
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