Iron Fist: Star Wars Legends (X-Wing) (Star Wars: Wraith Squadron â Legends Book 2) by Aaron Allston
Author:Aaron Allston [Allston, Aaron]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
ISBN: 9780307796509
Publisher: Random House Worlds
Published: 2011-06-28T00:00:00+00:00
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Wedge listened to Faceâs report, asking for clarifications here and there, letting the manâwho, despite his skill as an actor, could not quite conceal the fact that he was stricken with guilt over Castinâs deathâpour out the entire story of the meeting with Zsinj. It was a report Face had practiced; heâd given it to Janson on the day heâd returned to Hawk-bat Base, and had to repeat it to Wedge now that the rest-and-recreation unit had returned from Coruscant. Yet in spite of the extra practice, Faceâs emotions were still raw and on the surface, concealed not at all by his proficiency with acting.
When it was done, Face said, âI take full responsibility for Castinâs death, sir.â
Wedge gave him a look of surprise. âYou take full responsibility.â
âYes, sir.â
âSo Castin Donn played no part in his own death. None of the blame falls on him.â
âWellââ
âI knew even better than you of his history of insubordination, of rebellion. And Iâm the commanding officer of this unit. Yet I bear no responsibility? It somehow is all yours?â
âWellââ
âFace, what do you think you could have done to prevent his death?â
âI could have ordered the smuggling compartment searched, rather than just looked into.â
âWhy would you have, when looking into it showed that he wasnât there?â
âI could have accounted for his whereabouts before we took off.â
âBut you did. You accounted for his whereabouts as they pertained to your mission. He wasnât with you, so far as you could tell, so the rest of the information about his whereabouts was irrelevant. He was just one step ahead of you, ahead of all of us. Did you know heâd rigged the duty roster so he wouldnât be on duty until after your return, that heâd set up a dummy and mechanism on his bunk to make it look and sound as though he were there sleeping?â
âNot at the time, sir. Lieutenant Janson told me about that.â
âCastin Donn wasnât your responsibility. And though his death was very unfortunate, and took place in association with your mission, itâs not your fault. Now, you tell me who is your responsibility.â
âWell, me, sir. And Kell and Dia.â
âWhat have you done about them?â
âIâve asked the other Wraiths and support crews, and especially her roommate, Shalla, to keep an eye on Dia. She doesnât seem suicidal anymore, but she seems ⦠different. Like a shelled animal thatâs suddenly had the shell ripped away. Injured and frightened and a lot more vulnerable.â
Wedge nodded. âYour measures seem appropriate. And Kell?â
âI donât understand. What do I need to watch out for with Kell?â
âHe was the one who searched the smuggling compartment. He didnât detect Castin. How do you suppose he feels?â
Face winced. âAbout like I do, I suppose.â
âAnd what are you going to do about it?â
âTalk to him, I suppose. Make him understand that itâs not his fault.â
Wedge waited, not speaking, just watching the young lieutenant, until Face finally looked startled. âYes, sir,â Face said. âThe same way itâs not my fault.â
âCorrect. Anything else?â
âYes, sir. I
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