Author Topic: Evaluation: R. F. Hermitage [Open] (Read 5421 times)

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #25 on:** December 02, 2012, 08:36:06 PM »

"The very fact that you tried proves that you aren't to blame for her death. You never could have known that she was going to detonate an explosive." Dr. Harrison said reassuringly. "No one could have known."

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #26 on:** December 02, 2012, 08:52:20 PM »

"I should have known. Its my job to know." Hermitage says. "I dont know why she did it... i could have saved them all."

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #27 on:** December 02, 2012, 09:19:15 PM »

"You're not infallible. She made her own choice, thats not for you to beat yourself up about. It was her decision. She probably had reasons of her own to consider." Harrison said gently.

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #28 on:** December 03, 2012, 05:59:15 PM »

"I know, but its just that feeling that I did something wrong." He admitted. "I dont know what it is, but it still seems like her death, and all of the Agents that perished deaths were because of me. I was responsible for them."

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #29 on:** December 03, 2012, 06:23:02 PM »

"The first step many people must take when they face loss is to learn to accept it. Then you start and try to avoid any mistakes that led to the previous incident. I personally don't see any mistakes on your part." Harrison reassured him.

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #30 on:** December 03, 2012, 06:38:06 PM »

"Its the fact that i have to call the families of 9 Agents, and Amy's family and tell them that they're dead." Hermitage almost shouted. "I've done this many times as a Commander, and even during my work in the Agency, but i've never had to do this when its hit so close."

"You see though, its not even the calls that get me... its having to walk up in the middle of everyone, put 10 Eagles on the Wall of the Fallen, and write their names in the black book below. It is an ultimate demonstration of shame." he looked directly into the Doctor's eyes. "Something i will have to do very soon after this evaluation ends, and i talk to the council."

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #31 on:** December 03, 2012, 06:44:46 PM »

"Its not shame. People die. Its the course of war, the its price of vigilance against the enemies of the empire. If anything, it is an honor for those men and women to die doing their duty." Harrison insisted. "To be remembered as heroes who helped keep the empire going even in its darkest hours? Honor, not shame, Director. You know that."

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #32 on:** December 03, 2012, 06:58:11 PM »

"I suppose so... but that doesnt make it any easier." He said. "Lets move on..."

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #33 on:** December 03, 2012, 07:01:24 PM »

"Do you take your vacation time, Director?" Harrison asked, looking at his screen.

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #34 on:** December 03, 2012, 07:17:56 PM »

"Unless forced to by the Office of Personal Management, about as much as FADM Sora." Hermitage said. "Im a busy man, and my job is one that never takes a day off."

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #35 on:** December 03, 2012, 07:26:25 PM »

"Would you classify yourself as a workaholic?" The doctor queried.

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #36 on:** December 03, 2012, 07:30:06 PM »

"I suppose so, yes. The nature of my work requires it." Hermitage said very bluntly.

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #37 on:** December 03, 2012, 07:31:41 PM »

"Your dedication to your job is admirable. How many hours of sleep do you get on average?" Harrison nodded.

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #38 on:** December 03, 2012, 07:55:04 PM »

"Less than 1 per day, and about 5 per Galactic Standard Week." Hermitage said.

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #39 on:** December 03, 2012, 08:01:09 PM »

"And you don't find that unhealthy in anyway?" He queried.

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #40 on:** December 03, 2012, 08:05:12 PM »

"Im sure you have seen my medical records, as limited as i may keep them. I am still in tip top shape." Hermitage reassured him.

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #41 on:** December 03, 2012, 08:11:12 PM »

"Physically, yes. Mentally, is what I'm supposed to decide." He shrugged. "And what about friends? Do you have anyone close to you or do you prefer to keep people at a distance?"

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #42 on:** December 03, 2012, 09:34:31 PM »

"Generally i like to keep people at a distance. However, i do have friends. I do keep in mind that i am a high value target to enemy states, and cannot be too careful. Anyone and everyone can be turned under the right circumstances, and i would not hesitate to kill anyone of them if i need to."

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #43 on:** December 07, 2012, 04:35:30 PM »

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #44 on:** December 07, 2012, 09:07:56 PM »

"Any of them? Even, hypothetically speaking, someone you had deep feelings for? A lover or a spouse?" He asked, eyebrows raised slightly.

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #45 on:** December 09, 2012, 05:22:35 AM »

He paused for a second to ponder the question. "I knew the risks that came with being an agent all of those years ago. I knew that if the state required it, then i had to kill those i love in the name of its safety." he said. "Every agent knows this, and every agent has to accept this."

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #46 on:** December 09, 2012, 12:30:20 PM »

"Accepting the fact that you may have to do something and actually going through with that thing are very different." Harrison pointed out. "Deep down inside you, think about it, would you really do it?"

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #47 on:** December 09, 2012, 04:32:01 PM »

"Im very aware of the difference, Doctor. Since my induction into the Hand, i have killed, interrogated, and tortured those whom i thought were my friends." He said.

Beware Ye Who Enter Here · « **Reply #48 on:** December 11, 2012, 08:35:26 PM »

"And does that unsettle you in any way? Do you think that in doing so you proved yourself to your superiors?" HE asked.

Admiral Regis Hermitage · « **Reply #49 on:** December 11, 2012, 10:05:36 PM »

"It does not cause me grief. If someone betrays the state, then they to betray me." He said. "And I don't think that I have proven myself to my superiors.... I KNOW I have. Considering my relatively short service, I'd like to say that my promotion record speaks for itself."

"Of course none of this is to say that my humanity is gone... But I am a strong believer in if one has to die to save a million, then so be it. Since that is sometimes the very nature of our work."