Operational Office, Gallieni rapidly signing the supply forms while asking Shire, "So, have you decided?"
"Decided what?" Shire was somewhat confused. He remembered Gallieni hadn't asked him to do anything.
After signing a few more documents, Gallieni simply tossed the files aside and sternly walked towards the lounge.
Shire wisely followed behind him.
As soon as the door was closed, Gallieni started scolding:
"Lieutenant, do you think releasing those pilots really requires you to go?"
"Do you think I captured those pilots because of you?"
"Do you think I don't know that those pilots are innocent?"
Shire still looked confused, not understanding what Gallieni wanted to convey.
...
Downstairs at the officers' mess, after Shire was called away, Carter quickly carried his freshly filled plate and sat down beside Eric.
"Eric!" Carter whispered, "Is it true you saved Shire?"
