"I'd like to ask a favor, sir, if you don't mind, but as a friend rather than as my commanding officer."
"If it is within my abilities. Ask away.", he asked, his tone lighened a bit.
"You've probably heard that I'm getting married tonight?"
"Yes, I have. Why do you ask?", he answered a tough suspicious, but attempting to hide it.
The change in tone was subtle, but Matt had dealt with peope for two millenia. He didn't miss it. "I, umm, would be very honored if you would attend our wedding, sir," he said simply. "And I was hoping you'd consent to stand for me. As my best man."
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(eh?)
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Randy
Randy
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