Opening

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[Ellet sits on the ground, pondering with her notebook in front of her. She
twirls her pencil lazily.]

Ellet: Squad 7 of Regiment 3. My first impression...good!

[She writes in her notepad. She has pictures of Welkin and Alicia.]

Ellet (sighs): Lieutenant Welkin Gunther, Squad Leader. Next in Command,
Sergeant Alicia Melchiott.

[Ellet lies down on the ground and looks at the clouds.]

Ellet: That lieutenant looks softer than I'd expect for the son of the late
General Gunther. And her...her hometown is Bruhl. Same as Gunther. Could be
childhood friends? (giggles) But if I'm lucky they were childhood sweethearts.
We'll just have to find out how close they are.

[Ellet Looks at the pictures of Largo and Rosie.]

Ellet: Next on the list, Sergeant Largo Potter and Corporal Brigitte Stark.
No wait, that's right. Stark had a nickname. Gotta jot that down. (writes)
Goes...by..."Rosie"...there! Looks like those two don't trust Gunther much yet.
That could be good. Could be really good. Who does that leave? Right...the
tank pilot. Corporal Isara Gunther. Huh? She's the lieutenant's sister.

[Ellet Looks at Isara's picture.]

Ellet: Well, that's strange. She looks Darcsen to me. I wonder how that comes
into the picture. (giggles) You couldn't ask for a more colorful crew than
that, could you? Something tells me these guys are different than the usual
troops, somehow. May be my keen journalistic instincts. Well then...

[Ellet tosses her pen high in the air and catches it.]

Ellet: The truth's not gonna uncover itself. Here I come, ready or not.

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Ellet: Ooh, there's Sergeant Potter, and Corporal Stark with him. Heyyy, guys!
Mind if I ask a few questions? It'll only take a second.

Largo: What, like an interview? What do you want to go interviewin' us for?

Rosie: Aww, c'mon, big guy. I bet we'd make better topics than some rich kid.

Ellet: Wonderful. Let's start with you then, Largo. You fought in the First
Europan War, right?

Largo: Yeah, been a soldier ever since, too. I'm what you'd call a seasoned
warrior, see?

Ellet: And why did you choose to stay in the force? Most people try to avoid
the soldiering life.

Largo: It's an honest living, plus I got my reasons. 'Sides, I ain't the only
one. Look at Elle.

Rosie: Elle? Who's Elle?

Ellet: If I had to guess, I'd say Eleanor Varrot. Captain Varrot, that is.
Third Regiment. It seems you've got quite a history with her. Care to...fill in
some details for us?

Largo: Th-There ain't no details! Is this the trash you want to write about?
Look, I'm a busy guy. I'm outta here.

[Largo walks away.]

ROSIE: H-Hey, Largo! Wait up!

Ellet: Oh, just let him go. We can have a little chat, just the two of us girls.
So, Rosie--can I call you Rosie? Beautiful name, by the way. Do you like
flowers?

Rosie: Ha! I used to sing at a bar. It was hardly a flower patch, but my
nickname there stuck. Tell you what, though, some customers came from miles
away just to hear me sing.

Ellet: My, my! So why is a pretty young songbird with a voice as sweet as a
rose so...thorny towards Lieutenant Gunther and all those others?

Rosie: Pfft, I just ain't trusting my back to a stinking dark-hair, is all.

Ellet: Traumatic past experience with a Darcsen leave you bitter, maybe?

Rosie: Think what you want. I got better things to do than sit around gabbing
about 'em is all. You can put me down as allergic, yeah? Just chatting and
I'm starting to feel sick.

[Rosie walks away.]

Ellet (giggles): Bet she'd spill the beans if you got her riled up enough.
Maybe next time. Still, a veteran carrying a torch for his captain and a
Darcsen-hating chanteuse...they may be cranky, but they're characters.
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[In another side of Vasel, Isara is at the dock looking up at the sky. Ellet
sneaks up behind her.]

Ellet: Boo!

Isara: Oh, hello, Ms. Ellet. How are you?

Ellet: A little freaked out now. You didn't even bat an eye at that. You were
staring at the sky pretty intently. Something up there we should know about?

Isara: I'd like to fly. Well, actually...I'd like to fly my brother.

Ellet: Fly...your brother? Care to expound on that? You don't seem the type to
have your head in the clouds. It's very romantic!

Isara: I believe myself to be quite logical, really. Too logical, perhaps.

Ellet: Okay...so if you don't mind my asking, how exactly are you and your
brother related? Wait, let's leave that for now. How would you describe your
brother as a person?

Isara: Welks is...objectively speaking, he can seem a little strange sometimes.

Ellet: I see...although I'm a little unsure of what that means, coming from
you.

Isara: But he is a very kind person, and loyal. Any time my heritage brought
me trouble, he was the first to come to my defense.

Ellet: I see. It sounds like you really love him, huh?

Isara: I would say...I respect him a great deal.

Ellet: Gotcha. Sounds like you lucked out in the sibling department, then.

Isara: Yes, very much so. That's why I'd like to give him the opportunity to
fly.

Ellet: I'm still not sure I follow that, exactly, but we'll leave that for
another day. Thanks for your time. Next up! Squad Leader Gunther himself!
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[Later, in the field HQ...]

Ellet: Hello, hello! Are you ready for your big interview?

Welkin: Hello, Ms. Ellet. Hard at work again, I see.

Alicia: Didn't you already interview him before?

Ellet: Ooh, Alicia, I wanted to get in a chat with you today, too.

Alicia: Wait, really? You're going to write an article about me?

Ellet: I can't say whether it'll make the paper, but I do have some questions
for you. You've been at Lieutenant Gunther's side since you left Bruhl. Tell
me what he's like.

Alicia: Wait a minute...you want to interview me about HIM? Well, let's see.
We only met just a few days ago, but...he's a pretty interesting person. You
never know what he's going to say next.

Ellet: I see, I see! So forget he's your boss for a second. What do you think
of him as a guy?

Alicia (blushes): What?! I-I've never really thought about it...I don't know!

Ellet (giggles): Is that so? Well, Lieutenant Gunther, care to comment in her
place? Lieutenant? Where'd he go?

Welkin: Huh? Oh, sorry! Uh, there was just this crazy looking bug. I got
distracted.

Alicia: See what I mean? He's an interesting guy, if unpredictable.

Ellet: No kidding! Now, Lieutenant Gunther, I have a couple of questions for
you. First up, how do you feel about this war, as the son of a hero from the
First Europan War?

Welkin: Same as anybody else, I guess. I want it to be over. Are...people
looking at me as the son of a hero? Maybe I am, but I'm still just me.

Ellet: Okay then, let's talk about you. What are you fighting for?

Welkin: I feel like the present world is made up of things we've inherited
from the past. We get life and a home from our parents, knowledge from our
teachers...and not the good stuff. Take prejudice against Darcsens. That's
learned behavior.

Ellet: Uh huh...

Welkin: Every creature out there is trying to pass things along to future
generations. I want to pass on what I think is right. I'm fighting for the
ability to do that.

Ellet: Thank you very much. That's all for today.

Welkin: Great, we're done? I want to get back to that fascinating insect
again...

[Welkin walks away.]

Ellet: Heh, you really hit the nail on the head. He's as entertaining as he
is unpredictable. I was planning on moving along to the next squad after
interviewing everyone is Squad 7, but I think I'll stick around and learn a
bit more about you 7's, if you don't mind.

Alicia: Not at all. Just try to stay out of combat zones, for your own safety.

Ellet: I'm not making any promises. I go where the scoop takes me! That's just
how I roll.
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[In the Gallian camp.]

Varrot: Squad 7's suppression of the enemy camp on the west bank gave us the
foothold we needed. Now we'll join the army's Vasel Battalion in Operation
Cloudburst to take back the bridge. Militia forces will take the point, crossing
the bridge and attacking the eastern camp.

Faldio: Captain, crossing that bridge means breaching the enemy bridgehead. What
sort of on-site backup and supplies can we expect from the army on this?

Varrot: The plan calls for the army to commence its operation after we've struck
the bridgehead.

Faldio: Wait a minute...so we're just being offered up on a platter?!

Varrot: I know how you feel. I felt that way when I was a militia foot soldier,
too. But sometimes being a soldier means taking on tough missions. Even
dangerous ones.

Faldio: Understood, Captain.

Varrot: I'm not saying you're wrong, Faldio. Breaching that bridgehead by
ourselves is...it's going to be tough.

Welkin: Captain Varrot, may I go observe the area around the bridge?

Varrot: Observe it? I don't mind, but what do you...

[A knock at the door.]

Alicia: Welkin!

Varrot: Sergeant Melchiott? What is it?

Alicia: Oh! I...sorry to interrupt the meeting.

Varrot: We're finished, it's fine. Now I assume there's a reason for your
visit?

Alicia: Yes, Captain. Welkin, ah, I mean, Lieutenant Gunther...the squad and JTF.
They're at each others' throats.

Welkin: What?

Alicia: Please stop them, sir. I tried to, but they...I couldn't.

Welkin: What? You want me to break them up? I don't know...maybe it'd be better
to just let them have it out.

Alicia: Let them have it out?! You can't just ignore them!

Welkin: I'm not ignoring them. I think it's important that they say what they're
thinking. Butting heads over differing opinions can be one way to bring people
closer together.

Alicia: Well, but...that may be, but I still...Look, you can't just sit here
while your squad's tearing itself apart. It's not right. Now get a move on, sir!

[Alicia storms off.]

Welkin: H-Hey, I...Alicia?!

[Welkin runs off after her.]

Faldio: Sounds like he's got his hands full.

Varrot: It's all part of growing as a team.

Faldio:Huh...

Varrot:It seems i missed another opportunity to speak with the JTF...

Faldio:the same Force that helped the Lieutenant in Bruhl and here?

Varrot:Yes... although... the JTF seems to have a Habit of disappearing... seemingly not wanting much attention...hmmm... they just appear by the gate... we may have made a few connections... although... i still can't seem to full comprehend them... what ever the JTF's world is... its going to be a mystery... as well as their tech and weapons... and that Tank (Tiger I)

(Varrot continues) an menace which even our own and other tanks that exist may fear *Chills sends to her spine by just looking at the picture*
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[Rosie and Isara are glaring at each other fiercely. Largo looks on, a cigarette
in his mouth.]

Welkin (running over): Hold on!

Rosie: Hmph!

Welkin: Okay, what's going on here?

Rosie: You really have to ask, Lieutenant? It's either her or me, pal! Who let
her in and them, anyway? You really think I'm gonna work with a dark hairs? She'll blow
us all up! Besides, I can't stand the stink of her! Her type's got a bad
reputation and everybody knows it. No Darcsens allowed. Ya hear me? Including the JTF

Isara: Oh yes, I've heard everything you have to say. But I'm still a human
being, the same as you. Besides, no evidence exists to substantiate what you
call the "Darcsen Calamity." It's a myth.

Rosie: Excuse me?! So what, you're calling me STUPID now?

Damian:nah, she calling you racist

Rosie:Ya dare huh!?

Damian:Wanna go? Come on! Let's go!!

[Damian get's ready to fight]

Welkin: Stop it, that's enough!

Largo: Okay, boss-man. We won't fight alongside no Darcsen. What about that
can't you understand? (flicks cigarette) Another thing we ain't doing is taking
orders from some hotshot greenhorn.

Welkin: Alright fine. Now, lesten and listen good. I'll have that bridge back in
Gallia's hands in 48 hours.

Tony and Damian looks at Gunther]

Largo: Huh?!

Welkin: Now, if my plan fails, which I doubt, then I'll resign. Squad 7 will be
all yours, Largo. But if my plan works, you'll take my orders and like it.

[Largo laughs.]

Largo: Your funeral, boss man. You sure about this?

Welkin: Yes, I am.

Alicia: But...wait a sec...Welkin?

[Welkin Walks off to the River bank]

Damian:Tony, let's go, report to the boss

Tony:Got it... i can tell if the 234th and 57th Battalions were here... sure do hope she can survive.

Damian:She is gonna learn what does the Phrase 'FAAFO' mean sooner or later

Short Timeskip

[Welkin is standing at the riverbank, staring off into the river.]

Alicia: Welkin!

Welkin: Hmm? What's up?

Alicia: What's up?! You just made an insane promise! That's what's up!

Isara: I'm sorry, Welks. I shouldn't have argued...this is all my fault.

Welkin: It's nobody's fault, IS. It's a war; we're all on edge here. And this
mission certainly isn't helping. It's little wonder the troops are upset.

Alicia: Yeah...

Welkin: That's why pulling this operation off is the perfect way to bring the
squad together.

Alicia: That'd be great, if it works...but how can you possibly hope to take
back the bridge in just 48 hours?

Welkin: Well, that's the hard part...Aha!

Alicia: Huh? Aha what?

Welkin: I was hoping...but there they are. Isara, Alicia, think you can do me
a favor?

Alicia: Sure...what is it?

[Scene fades to black. When it returns, Welkin has told them his plan.]

Welkin: ...You follow me?

Alicia: But that's...is that even possible?!

Welkin: Well, Is? Think you can make it by tomorrow?

Isara: Yes. I'll get to work on it now.

Alicia: All right. I'll trust you on this.

Welkin: Thanks, Alicia. Well, let's get started!
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[At the riverbank.]

Largo: All right, let's hear this brilliant plan. And it's too late to back
out, boss-man. You got that? So let's hear it!

Welkin: We're going to strike the enemy encampment on the east bank.

Rosie: Whoa, hold it. You're askin' us to die for you?! One squad ain't
breachin' that bridge head, buddy boy! That would be suicide!

Welkin: We're not taking on the bridgehead. We're taking on this. The river.
We use the fog as cover as we cross the river, then launch a surprise attack.

Largo: Aww, c'mon! Is this just some game to you, boy-o? Swimmin' a couple of
foot soldiers over there ain't gonna do much if we've got no tanks!

Welkin: Don't worry, I've got that covered. Isara?

Isara: I've fitted the Edelweiss with water-resistant measures to allow for
submersion. It will only hold for a few minutes, but it should be enough to
cross.

Largo: Hold on just a sec. Ships come through here! It's gotta be too deep for
a tank.

Welkin: We're covered. Look, see that over there?

Rosie: What's that, grass?

Welkin: Mistlereed. A tall aquatic plant found in the estuaries of some rivers.
I noticed them when I came down to observe the river. This stretch runs shallow.
Shallow enough for a tank to drive across. Trust me on this.

[Largo sputters in disbelief.]

Alicia: First, the Edelweiss will cross over and clear out any Imperial patrols
on the shore. Then Lieutenant Gunther will send up a flare, signaling the rest
of us to follow by boat.

Rosie:Wait a minute... where did the JTF go? Don't tell me they chicken'd out and run away tails between their legs

Alicia:Good question... they sometimes appear and Disappear... i wonder why...

Isara:According to Keith, they had to do a something, he said we'll go first and then they'll just join in when our plan commences.

Alicia:Huh... it's still strange that they appear and Disappear in repeat...

Welkin: Right. Now, let's get started. I'll see you on the other side!

Timeskip

[Morning by the Vasel River. Some Imperial guards stand watch.]

I.Soldier #1: You hear something?

I.Soldier #2: Yeah, I do. What is it?

I.Soldier #1: Beats me.

[The water starts to ripple, and the ducks floating on the surface flies away.
All of a sudden, the Edelweiss bursts out of the waves, running over the two
guards. Welkin opens the hatch and takes out the flare gun.]

Welkin: The Edelweiss swims just fine! Fall in, 7s!

[He fires the flare up into the air.]

Short timeskip

Welkin:Alright! Everyone is here!

Rosie:Now where are those JTF's?

Alicia:That's strange, they should be here with us

Rosie:Ha! Those Darcsen loving cowards are just chickens

[Welkin looks at Rosie]

Rosie:What are ya looking at? It's true! They didn't even show up!!

[Welkin does not say a word,but gives a slight concern]

Rosie:Oh come on! Just admit it already!! They are not- ... he's behind isn't he...

Alicia:Yeah...

Tony:Dafuq you say to us you little bitch!

Rosie:Whoa!! What the?! It's just you!? Then where are the other of the JTF?

Tony:In plain sight. <Iron Man to Pacman, Squad 7 is here, pop goes the Weasel>

[The JTF Came out of the network tunnel]

Keith:Whatup!

Alicia:You guys have been hiding here this whole time?!

Welkin:How did you get across the waters?

Keith:A magician never reveal his secrets

Welkin:Fair Enough

Keith:We've been waiting for ya, now that your here, were good to go.

Welkin: All right, that's everyone. Ready to move out, squad?

Largo: You're crazy. You know that, right?

Isara: Incoming message from Squad 1 leader Faldio Landzaat on the west bank, sir. Enemy company in motion, presumed headed east across the bridge toward our position.

Alicia: A full company? That's bad news for us.

Welkin: We'll have to move fast. We're taking that camp before the cavalry rolls in!

Keith:Los! Los! Los!

[The Squad 7 and JTF move in, while the JTF made a fierce move by going in fast and furious]

I. Soldier 1:Were under attack!! Quick!! Call in reinforcements!!

I. Soldier 2:To all units were under att--

BOOM!!

[the I. Soldier 2 was blown into smithereens by Keith with his FKB-88]

Keith:<All units, keep supressing fire, show no mercy!!>

2nd Group

Lena:<Feur!!>

BANG!!

BOOM!!

[An Imperial Light Tank was destroyed by the Tiger I]

I. Lancer 1:Quick! Shoot it's rear before it gets a chance!!!

[A squad of Imperial Lancers taken a Flank the Tiger]

I. Lancer 1:Alright men! Fire!!

FWOOP!! FWOOP!! FWOOP!! FWOOP!! FWOOP!!

BOOM!! BOOM!! BOOM!! BOOM!! BOOM!!

I. Lancer 2:It's a hit!! Target is a hit!!

RATATATATATATATATATA!!!

[A few Imperial Lancers were killed by MG fire]

I. Lancer 1:What the hell?! But that was a direct hit!!

[Smoke clears as the Tiger I is still fucntioning and engine is still roaring]

I. Lancer 2:How!? We hit the Radiator!

I. Lancer 3:Huh?! Wait! That Tank doesnt have a Radiat--

BANG!!

BOOM!!

[The Imperial Lancers were killed by an HE Shell]

Lena:<That's what you get for flanking idiots!!! Who in the hell thinks your Ragnite powered Bazookas can pen a Tiger I's rear!>

Group 1

I. Soldier 1:Armor car!! Armor car!!

I. Soldier 2:Get that tank to fire on that Armor car!!

BANG!!

CLINK!! [Ricochet]

I. Soldier 1:Oh shit!!

BANG!

CLUNK!

BOOM!!

[The Imperial Light tank was destroyed by a single direct hit from the Puma IFV]

Rickez:<Direct Hit!>

Hanz:<Rickez! 4 o' clock! 4 light Tanks Incoming!!>

Rickez:<Got it!!>

BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!

BOOM!

BOOM!

BOOM!

CLUNK!! CLUNK!!

[4 Imperial Light Tanks were down]

Rickez:<Got their Asses!!>

Welkin:<JTF Group 1, Where is Keith?>

Jessia:<Taking Position on>

[Green smoke was seen]

Alicia:<What is he doing!?>

Rosie:Is that guy insane?! He is literally exposing his position!!

Conrado:He is pinpointing the rally point.

Rosie:For what?!

Conrado:Reinforcements jackass!!

Many were shock to see an actual flying aircraft above them as many dive to join the fight

Welkin:Those are your reinforcements?!

Damian:Yeah! The 1st Marine Division;234th Battalion and 1st Scout Rangers Division;57th Battalion

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Touchdown

Keith:Glad you made the party!

Aiden:Like hell we miss it!

Dustin:What's the Skinny?

Keith:Imperial Hostiles are holding up the bridge, we are plannig to finish them off

Dustin:Plan?

Keith:Fuck it, we ball

Dustin:Roger, *he turn his attention to his Battalion* Alright Marines! Let's go!! We gotta capture the bridge!!

234th Battalion:OORAH!!

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I. Soldier 1:What the?! Who are these guys!!

I. Soldier 2:I don't know!? Shoot! Shoot!!

BANG! BANG! BANG! RATATATATATA!

[The shots are futile, they were shooting at a Space Marine]

I. Soldier 3:What the!?

Ezekiel:CHARRRRRRGEEE!!!

[Ezekiel lunges at the Imperial Soldiers and slashes them into minced meat with his chainsword]

Ezekiel:Fools... should have surrendered when they had the chance. All forces! Attack!!

Scout Rangers:FOR THE EMPEROR!!!

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Welkin: Nice work! We've occupied the enemy encampment at the bridge's end! <JTF, we have occupied the Enemy Encampment occupying the bridge, bridge, over>

Keith:<Roger, JTF rendevous to your postion, over and out>

Isara: Drawbridge control room secured, Welks.

Welkin: Excellent. Open it up, Is! Let's see how their tanks like the river!

Isara: Yes sir! Ragnite turbines on! Stand by to raise drawbridge!
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[In the drawbridge control room, the turbines start to turn, working up power.
On the bridge itself, the Imperials start to notice the bridge quaking.]

I.Soldier #1: Huh?! What was that?

[The two halves of the bridge fold into two separate halves, sending the troops
on the bridge plunging into the river.]
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[At the east bank.]

Varrot: It appears that Lieutenant Gunther's plan worked. An impressive start,
soldier.

Welkin: Thank you, Captain.

Largo: The kid's crazy! Drove a damn tank right into the stinkin' river!

Rosie: Yeah, and I can't believe it worked. I'm still in shock.

Alicia: All right, you two! Now, hold up your side of the bargain and you listen
to Welkin.

Largo: Feh...yeah yeah. (walks away)

Rosie: The kid might got the chops to command, but that don't mean I gotta
like any dark-hairs. (walks away)

Alicia: Hey! Come on!

Isara: It's okay, Alicia. I'm used to it by now. But I hope...I know the day
will come when Darcsens can join society as equals.

[A camera is heard.]

Ellet: Heyyy! Hope I'm not interrupting anything. It's me again, reporting for
GBS! Lieutenant Gunther! That was quite an impressive result on your first
mission.

Welkin: Yes, thanks to the squad's hard work, we managed to take back the Great
Vasel Bridge.

Ellet: Any impressions on things to come, now that you've gotten your first
taste of victory?

Welkin: Impressions? Well, let's see...Bridges are important. They link the
roads that bring people what they need. I'd like to become a sort of bridge,
linking my crew together. I think that's my new goal.

[Ground makes a light grumble]

Varrot:Lt. Gunther, are you sure all the Imperial Forces have retreat?

Welkin:No worries, Captain, That would be the JTF

[The JTF Appears and they Approach Squad 7, while the Vehicles behind follow (Tiger Is, Abrams, Humvees, IFVs, Etc)]

Ellet:Well if it isn't the infamous JTF! I gotta try and interview them next!

Keith (Walks towards Welkin):Welkin

Welkin:Keith

Keith:Great job on taking the bridge

Welkin:Thanks

Varrot:Are you perhaps the Commanding Officer of this Joint Taskforce?

Keith:Why yes, i am... and may i know who you may be?

Varrot:I am Captain Eleanor Varrot, Commander of Regiment 3. May i know your name as well?

Keith:I am Kaiser Wilhelm V R. Von Hohenzollern, The CO of the JTF, i let people call me my other name, Keith.

Varrot:Your an Emperor? Why is a monarchy doing here? In the Warzone and in person?

Keith:Not to worry, Lt. Gunther will explain in details, I let my Grandfather retake the throne while i go to the field of battle, i feel like a Prince again. But do me a favor and not tell or leak anything i said about Emperor or Prince, i rather keep the secret surprise.

Varrot:I see, very well.

Keith:And the Questions will be later, when the time is right, so Welkin, please explain to her.

Welkin:Alright Keith.

To be continued