Rules With a Capital R

Fleet Admiral Bianchi wasn’t exactly sure he liked the thought of that level of existence being under his command.

Laifu laughed again. “Don’t worry, Marco. Commander Takahashi is under your command. I... am not. I cannot be, for many reasons, foremost of which is that there are rules by which I MUST operate and things I am strictly forbidden from doing.”

“Are you reading my mind?” The admiral’s eyes narrowed.

“No, Marco. I don’t have to read your mind when your worries are written on your face.” Laifu gave him an encouraging smile.

“So what are you forbidden from doing?” he asked, wanting to get an idea of what he could expect once Commander Takahashi was released and under control of her own body again.

“I’m sorry, Marco. I can’t tell you the rules. All laws and rules have... loopholes, shall we say. But trust me, not telling you the rules is the best thing I can do for you.”

“Why is that?”