Emily Thompson grasped the chatelain watch hanging from her belt and checked the time. "Well then, gentlemen, it has been a pleasure speaking with you," she said with a warm smile.
"But I must be on my way, lest I miss my train."
As the young lady got to her feet, so did all the men. Emily walked up to Hugh Preston and extended her hand with poise, "Commander, should you ever require anything, do not hesitate to write to me. I shall do all within my power to be of assistance."
Hugh warmly smiled at her former teammate as he shook her hand. "Emily, come now, I am no longer your superior. Do call me Hugh, won't you?"
However, Emily shook her head and spoke with a genuine smile, "To me, you shall always be my Commander."
She then walked to Francis Digby and shook his hands as well, "Francis, once I arrive in Winchester, I shall be certain to send some imported chocolates and sweets for the children."
