[Lin follows through with the end of her kata, a small smile pulling at the corner of her mouth. It's still great to see Carol flying again. Straightening, she stretches her neck.]

Not your fault. Something's happened at the station. When I got back on Tuesday, there was a letter from the government's Department of Regulations waiting for me. Requiring I fire Koizumi for a fairly minor infraction.

[She folds her arms, looking at Carol gravely.]

He's not finished training yet, and he's younger than any officer I've brought in. But he's still one of the best I have. I think he can still be an asset to crime fighting in this city. But he can't do it under my command.