"And what do we get in return?" Kisha asked bluntly. This was supposed to be a deal, after all, so it shouldn't be one-sided. She had no intention of agreeing to anything without something tangible in return. Her question clearly caught the Commander General off guard; he hadn't expected her to push back.
"W-What do you mean? Contributing to the government's cause is every citizen's duty..." he began, but Kisha cut him off before he could finish.
"You're not wrong," she said, her tone sharp but calm. "But it's also the government's duty, and the military's, to protect the civilians, ensure their safety, and provide proper supplies and support to survivors. Isn't that why people have been breaking their backs paying taxes every chance they get?" She gave him a pointed smile, her next words laced with biting amusement.
