After receiving Rau Le Creuset's response, the Support Crew chief began inspecting the Providence Gundam. Rau Le Creuset watched the crew members work, his eyes lingering on the Providence Gundam behind his mask before he left.
As he worked, the Support Crew chief glanced at the departing Rau Le Creuset and could not help wondering.
What did Captain Le Creuset come here for?
He pondered it for a long time, but still could not figure out why, so he simply stopped thinking about it.
He gathered his scattered attention.
And continued devoting himself fully to his work.
Several hours passed in a flash.
With the equipment's assistance, they completed a thorough inspection of the Providence Gundam. After confirming that everything was in order, the Support Crew chief addressed his subordinates.
"The inspection is complete. Everyone, go get some rest!"
"Chief, will Providence be all right here?"
One member of the Support Crew looked at the chief and voiced his concern. Hearing his worried words, the Support Crew chief—
Rolled his eyes at him and replied with a hint of exasperation.
"There are armed soldiers guarding the place outside. What could possibly go wrong?"
The Support Crew chief paused, then continued half-jokingly.
"Even if something happened to you, Providence would still be fine!"
He stopped paying attention to that subordinate and turned to urge the others.
"Everyone, go get some rest. We still have work to do tomorrow."
Everyone answered in unison.
"Yes, sir!"
The people standing there dispersed, each heading toward the door.
The Support Crew chief followed behind them. Before leaving, he took one last look at the Providence Gundam, confirmed that nothing was wrong, and closed the hatch.
After exchanging a few words with the soldiers guarding the hatch, the Support Crew chief turned and left.
A little