Stand Down

Rina pushed herself off the cot, rolling her shoulders. "Alright, listen up." Her voice carried through the room, snapping her team's attention toward her.

She exhaled, forcing herself to sound steady. "Y'all did good. But we got our asses kicked tonight. I want everyone to rest. Take the day off. That's an order."

Briggs raised a brow. "Even you, Captain?"

Rina smirked, but it didn't reach her eyes. "You know I don't do vacations."

Her team chuckled, but the exhaustion in their faces was obvious. She wasn't just saying it for them they needed it.

Even if she wouldn't allow herself the same.