"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."
Lasiter regarded the man for a moment deciding just how to respond. He felt honored by the request, and a very personal one at that. However, Lasiter felt that attending was inapproperiate after recent events. He did not want a large security presence at their wedding, and his presence there would make such a security presence a requirement. But that was more excuse than reason. What bothered him most was that he had to discipline a friend... the bride no less. He felt too uncomfortable about going...
Samuel started with a sigh. "I am honored that you would think to ask me to stand with you at your wedding. I am truely honored, but I must decline. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and Carrhae."
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