I understand what you are saying. I feel the same too, but... "Major General Richard paused and turned back to Captain Yelena. " I only think that it is a little strange."
"What are you trying to say?" Lt. General Gavin promptly asked.
Maj. Gen. Richard fell silent for a while and said, "If she knew the VIP beforehand, then someone professional like Captain Yelena Arista should know what to do."
Though Maj. Gen. Richard didn't say the details, everyone in the room understood what he was trying to say. The one in charge shouldn't have some personal connections with the VIP. If they had, then they shouldn't take the role. As such, the room became silent for a while.
"Do you have anything to say about this?" Lt. General Gavin asked the Captain again as he was the leader of the committee.
"I - "
"I will answer that for her." It was Major General Lucian who interrupted Yelena before she could say any more words.
