Talk:AIF/@comment-10905876-20150716051704

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IKN Fleet Admiral David Hodston has been personally summoned by Emperor William III, for a special ceremony. He is being recognized for his service to the Empire, and to humanity as a whole.

William III: "David Hodston, Fleet Admiral of the IKN, co-founder of the Alliance, and trusted advisor. For your entire adult life, you have dedicated yourself to service of King and Country, and have risen to become the greater naval commander the Empire has seen since Lord Hortatio Pemberton. You have fought in countless battles, and rallied the nation and the world against terrible oppression. Therefore, on this day, I hereby grant you the title Lord Hodston, may you bear the honor with pride." Hodston: "I am honored, my Lord. I shall bear the honor with pride."

William III: "Good, a banquet shall be held tonight in your honor, Lord Hodston."

The Emperor summons various officials to finish preparations, and that night, a lavish feast is held. Hodston, while happy about his new title, is uneasy with the lavishness of everything. That nigh, he writes in his personal log:

"Today I have been honored as a Lord, and a peer of Pemberton himself. While I am pleased, I cannot help but feel undeserving. Many of my victories were won by exploiting an enemy's weakness, or by sacrificing countless men to achieve a goal. I am heralded as a great leader, but at times I feel as though I'm stumbling about trying to barely keep the fleet in one pice.

They must see something I do not, for I do not feel the equal of Lord Horatio Pemberton everyone thinks I am. Perhaps, I need time to think it over. Perhaps some time away from the command, and the fighting...."

OOC: A bit of self doubt always makes for an interesting character. And who doesn't want character development?