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There's a big blowout going on in the base right now, with everyone crowding into Altug's office to see what's going on. You and your team have already been questioned about what happened, but you sense that it was mostly a formality; the questions they asked were about Morgan and what you think she was doing here on the base. After the questions are done, you and Balogh are ushered to the room where Altug is currently resting on a bed. The Captain is lucky; her nose is tightly bound, but otherwise she looks fine.

A quick check with the doctor reveals that Altug is fine save for a broken nose and a possible concussion, so she's to remain in bed for the next few days while they check on her. She isn't too pleased with this verdict but ultimately, on the doctor's insistence, she allows the bed-rest to take place, and you and Balogh stand at the side of her bed as she takes a deep breath. "So…you've got a lot of things to ask me, I'm sure," she says, holding up her hand to ward off your questions.

"But first," she turns to you. "Did you know about First Private Lee?" she asks, and you shake your head. You tell her that you're just as surprised as she is, and she nods her head. "Just checking, Dorn Wilton. I needed to know that before we get down to business." She takes a deep breath and looks at you again, waiting for the questions that you must have.