[At least she's no stranger to this kind of situation. Her father was a soldier, it has been ingrained her since birth. As she walks in her shoulders are straight, and that doesn't change as she sits down, folding her hands in her lap.
[Her expression remains neutral - odd enough, given her acerbic
command style - and she leans back, folding her arms. One hand makes a
rolling "continue" gesture.]
I don't think he told me everything, but he told me enough for me to form that opinion. Sneaking someone into a hospital to circumvent relative-only visitors rules isn't something that he should have done, but given the circumstances a formal written warning should have been more than enough with his prior record. Dismissal is excessive, and it makes me suspect ulterior motives for removing him from the police service.
[The chief's mouth thins, and she drums an irritated tattoo on her vambrace.]
According to the government, it was considered an abuse of his power as an officer, and they demanded his immediate removal from the force. Attempts at appealing the decision were unsuccessful. I don't abandon my people.
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Shut the door and have a seat. So. What did he tell you.
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It's not comfortable, but it's familiar.]
Permission to speak freely, ma'am.
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[Lin's eyebrows rise.]
Permission granted, officer.
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It's complete bullshit, ma'am.
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[Her expression remains neutral - odd enough, given her acerbic command style - and she leans back, folding her arms. One hand makes a rolling "continue" gesture.]
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Alright.
Julie straightens up again.]
I don't think he told me everything, but he told me enough for me to form that opinion. Sneaking someone into a hospital to circumvent relative-only visitors rules isn't something that he should have done, but given the circumstances a formal written warning should have been more than enough with his prior record. Dismissal is excessive, and it makes me suspect ulterior motives for removing him from the police service.
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[Lin tilts her head, listening silently. When Julie's finished, she meets her eyes steadily.]
You're right. A thorough dressing-down, a written warning, and at most a suspension. We weren't given a choice.
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[Her fists clench.]
Isn't he entitled to due process?
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According to the government, it was considered an abuse of his power as an officer, and they demanded his immediate removal from the force. Attempts at appealing the decision were unsuccessful. I don't abandon my people.
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[So maybe she had sounded just a little too directly accusing.. She sits back in her chair.]
Koizumi seems to think it's suspicious.