Gordon sat in the small, stale interview room as he waited to be questioned over false accusations that he deliberately caused food poisoning. He had no idea who was responsible but he could hazard a few guesses. It would be helpful to know who was poisoned as it could help identify the real culprits.

He wondered how they thought he could be responsible but the inspectors do have a job to do and hopefully his innocence would be shown.

He wasn't waiting too long before the door opened and in walked two Police officers, one clearly more senior if the rank showing on his shoulders are anything to go by, who sat down at the desk in front of him.

The older looking stallion activated a crystal on the table which began to glow green, "Stating for the record that formal questioning is beginning at 18.22PM, Tuesday January 27th 1001 ANM. Questioning Officers Detective Inspector Ice Frost and Detective Constable Cold Case. Suspect in Questioning Gordon Gresley."

"Are you Detective Inspector Ice Frost?" Gordon replied asked looking at the older stallion.

"Yes and this here is Detective Constable Cold Case. We'd like to ask you a few questions if you don't mind."

"I have no objections but do I not get any legal counsel?"

"There is but she’s out of town at the moment, you can postpone the questioning until she returns in three days or you can continue alone. The choice is yours." replied Ice Frost.

Gordon thought for a moment, whilst it would be helpful he just wanted to get this over and done with, “I think I’ll pass on the offer.”

“As you wish, stating for the record that the suspect has declined Legal Counsel,” Frost leaned forward and placed his crossed hands on the table, "So, I believe you know why you are here Mr Gresley?"

"Yes. I have been accused of deliberately causing food poisoning earlier today," he said with restrained annoyance.

"Yes. There are six confirmed cases of food poisoning so far and each one ate a product you baked. Do you have anything to say about it?"

Gordon decided to get this over with and immediately set about stating the facts that support his innocence.

"I am not responsible for causing food poisoning. To poison your fellow ponies I would need to know what poison to use, the method of administration, the quantity to use and the potency required."

"You seem to know a fair bit about this," Frost stated casting a suspicious look at Gordon.

"So would you or a colleague of yours, otherwise how would you be able to solve cases? That and it's basic logical reasoning."

"And what other 'logical reasoning' do you have to share with us?"

"The stallion that tried to throw a punch at me earlier is the same stallion that came into Sugarcube Corner earlier and insulted Lyra. He called her an 'ape loving slut' and a 'filthy whore'."

The two detectives looked at each other, "Are you saying this stallion is responsible?"

"No, but he would have a motive. He hates me and wouldn't lose any sleep if I were to disappear, but he doesn't strike me as the type to do this. There were other ponies who made it clear in no uncertain terms that they don't like me. I wouldn't put it past them to try and frame me for something so that I'm taken away and thrown in prison. There's also last night as well."

"What about last night?" asked Cold Case.

"Two ponies vandalised my house by throwing eggs at the windows. I have the evidence to prove it and witnesses to back it up. Nightlock and Star Cross said they'd look into it."

"Are you saying it could be the same ponies?" asked Frost.

"It's possible. I did manage to get photos of the vandals so it may lead to something."

"What else say you in your defence?"

"I was with Pinkie or Mrs Cake the entire time I was baking. I followed the recipe instructions precisely. Which cakes were affected?"

"The Lava Buns."

Gordon paused for a moment, "Does the food poisoning include Lyra or Aurora Selene as victims?"

The two detectives looked at each other confused, "Who is Aurora Selene?"

"A unicorn mare with cerulean fur. She bought a half dozen Lava Buns."

"Oh I know who you mean," Cold Case said in realisation, "The Theoretical Physicist?"

"Yeah, that's her," Gordon replied nodding, "I'm surprised more ponies don't recognise her considering who she is."

"I know," replied Cold Case, "She's one of Equestria's top scientists, albeit not one liked by the Royal Science Council."

"Why not?"

"She's critical of Princess Celestia and Selena's work contradicts the light of Celestia."

"Gentlecolts could we please get back to business," interrupted Ice Frost.

"Sorry Inspector," replied Cold Case.

"To answer your question Mr Gresley, all the victims are Earth Ponies who are currently in hospital. Fortunately their condition has stabilised and they're expected to make a full recovery.

Gordon breathed a sigh of relief, "Good, I'm pleased to hear that."

The two detectives raised an eyebrow at each other before Ice Frost continued, "Now, you said Aurora Selene, bought the type of bun under scrutiny?"

"Yes, as did Lyra Heartstrings. She bought a dozen."

"We'll make arrangements to meet them ASAP and test the buns the have. If they have already eaten them then we'll have them take a blood test to see of there are any foreign substances."

"Wouldn't it be better to question everyone who went to the store and have anyone who's eaten anything from there today have a blood test?"

"We are currently asking questions in that regard. We can ask them to take a blood test but we cannot force them to without a Court Order."

Gordon remembered he himself ate some pastries from there earlier. Ones someone else baked, if they were poisoned it’s possible he could still have traces of it in his bloodstream. If he was poisoned, given that he wasn’t ill could imply he’s immune to the poison. A blood test could provide answers.

"I've eaten some cinnamon rolls from there today. I didn't bake them myself but I'd still be willing to take a blood test. I also have white chocolate cake in my fridge at home that came from there. Not one I baked though."

"We'll arrange for you to see a doctor, tonight if possible. Anyway, we have a few more questions we'd like to ask. We're did you go after you left Sugarcube Corner?"

"I went home first to drop off my white chocolate cake then I went to Fluttershy's cottage with Pinkie. We stayed there until I was just before now when I came across the angry mob. Nightlock and Star Cross were inside my home when I briefly went in."

"We'll be sure to ask those four ponies to verify your statement."

Just then a knock came at the door.

"Enter," responded Ice Frost.

The door opened a uniformed constable walked in, "Forgive the intrusion sir, but Princess Luna is outside. She wishes to speak to you all. The suspect also."

Ice Frost and Cold Case looked at Gordon who shrugged his shoulders with a bewildered expression, "I haven't a clue what she wants."

Ice Frost leaned over to the recording crystal, "Questioning is suspended due to a request from Princess Luna for the presence of investigators and the suspect."

Ice Frost and Cold Case stood up and headed for the door, followed by Gordon. They made their way outside where they saw Luna and the towns ponies all gathered around. As they approached the ponies all looked at Gordon, some with hardened glares, others with sympathy.

Luna noticed Gordon and gave a small smile, "Ah, Gordon. It is good to see you again, though I wish the circumstances were better."

"Likewise Princess. Why are you here though, like you said it's not under good circumstances."

"I am here because a good friend of mine by the name of Aurora Selena, discovered that some cupcakes she bought from Sugarcube Corner had been poisoned."

There were gasps throughout the crowd followed by verbal outbursts.

"I knew he did it!"

"Why did you do it ape?!"

"Did you hope to kill us monster?!"

The verbal outbursts got louder and louder and more numerous until they were indistinguishable from one another.

"ENOUGH!"

Luna's booming RCV reverberated throughout the town square. Everypony was silent and looked at Luna with a hint of fear.

"I understand that what happened was an appalling act of cruelty and act of wilful harm, but I can say with one hundred percent certainty that Gordon is innocent."

"How so Luna?" asked Twilight, who was stood with her friends just behind Luna.

"My friend, Aurora, brought me the cupcakes that are under scrutiny. The Lava Buns. After eating some she became queasy and light headed soon after. While feeling unwell, she was still well enough to perform an examination on the cupcakes and found that they had indeed been poisoned. But poisoned after they had been baked, and the poison itself has traces of magic from the one who injected the poison."

"That doesn't exclude him," shouted a unicorn, "He could still have done it."

Luna smirked, "I think not."

"And why not, if I may ask."

"Gordon, would you like to explain why?"

Gordon caught on to the point Luna was going to make, "Because humans are entirely non-magical beings. Magic, doesn't exist in my world."

There were a sea of shocked expressions and open mouths. The ponies could hardly believe what they were hearing. They had been brought up to believe that magic was responsible for life and all things and to exist without magic was impossible.

"He's lying, life without magic can't exist!" yelled the same unicorn.

"Yet here I am," replied Gordon.

“As you can probably guess,” Luna continued, “We are searching for a Unicorn who is most likely in the Ponyville area.”

All the ponies in the town square immediately looked at the unicorns amongst them. Most looked rather intimidated at all the stares, others however, were rather indignant at being signalled out. The same unicorn from before was one of them.

"Are you seriously suggesting that unicorns would waste their time poisoning slopdrudges?"

There were gasps throughout the crowd. Despite Celestia's denials, there was racism amongst ponies. A lot of unicorn nobles were the most racist of the lot, they looked down on anyone who wasn't one of them. Slopdrudge, was an obscene and derogatory word used to refer to Earth Ponies. It stems from the pre-unification days when Earth ponies were commonly used as servants for rich unicorns, where they would be forced to do the most degrading of jobs like cleaning toilets. This was of course, before flushing toilets had been invented.

Luna's glare hardened and her tone was venomous, "Stay your tongue subject, lest you wish to spend time in the dungeons for your foul protestations!"

“My apologies Princess, I meant no disrespect. I grew up in a Unicorn only family and picked up their bad habits.”

The unicorn started to walk away from the crowd. Gordon though, decided to act on a hunch, not convinced at his apology.

"What's the rush, do you not want to stay and find out who the culprit is?"

“No.”

“Halt subject,” commanded Luna, “You will remain here and allow the constables to search you. As a unicorn you are a suspect as is every other unicorn here.”

The unicorn turned around and grit his teeth, “With respect Princess, I have better things to do than poison slo-....Earth Ponies.”

“I sincerely hope so, but you are still being searched, Inspector if you wouldn't mind."

"Of course ma'am."

The Inspector searched the stallion and, as well as an ID card, felt something in the stallions inside coat pocket. Removing the item he saw it was a small leather pouch. The Inspector opened it and inside he found a small scroll, a small vial and a medical needle.

Holding them in the palm of his hand for all to see, he looked to the stallion and began questioning him.

"Do you have an explanation as to what these are?"

“Personal supplies.”

“You are Apotek, an apothecary expert as well,” Ice Frosts’ stare hardened on Apotek, “An apothecary expert just so happens to be what we’re looking for.”

Apotek huffed, “The vial and needle are for by diabetes, if you check my medical record you’ll see I am a diabetic. The scroll is merely a recipe for raspberry flavoured cough syrup I’ve been developing.”

The Inspector looked Apotek in the eyes, trying to gauge whether or not he was being truthful. It was hard to tell but the Inspector’s years of experience told him to give Apotek the benefit of the doubt. He returned Apotek’s possessions and motioned to him he could leave.

As Apotek left, he gave Gordon the slightest of smirks.

Gordon sighed and rubbed his forehead, the evening's events had unsurprisingly given him a headache. His only plan now was to go home, put the kettle on, sit down and watch episodes of Porridge. He was still rubbing his forehead when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned around and gave a small smile.

"Hi Princess. You OK?"

"I am fine thank you. It would appear though I arrived at the right time."

"It would seem so. When did you find out I'd been accused?"

"Not until I arrived. I came when it was discovered there was poison in the cupcakes bought by Aurora."

"Yes, about her. How is she?" Gordon asked giving a hard look into Luna's eyes.

Luna smiled, "She is fine, if a little queasy."

"Good, it would be a shame if anything were to happen to her."

Luna giggled, "Indeed it would. Now, if there is nothing else required of me, I must return and inform my sister of the events of today."

Gordon sighed, "No doubt she'll blame me for it."

Luna looked a little saddened by his remark. Though she couldn't blame him for it, her sister did have an intense hatred of humanity. She just hoped that her sister would change her views before something really bad happened and someone paid the price for it.

"Fear not Gordon, I will deal with my sister. On a lighter note, I hear you are attending the party at Duke Fancy Pants' manor tomorrow."

Gordon had to stifle a laugh at the name, "Yeah, I just hope he doesn't mind me being there."

"He won't."

"How can you be sure?"

"He already knows you'll be attending, your friend Rarity told him. He told me he's looking forward to meeting you."

"Oh, well at least that's less to worry about."

Luna giggled again, "Do not worry Gordon, you will be fine. In the meantime, farewell."

"Wait!" Gordon called out.

"Yes?"

"How exactly did that poison work because the six cases of food poisoning all involved Earth Ponies who are currently in hospital. Aurora was a unicorn yet she only felt queasy and well enough to do a quick investigation."

Luna noted Gordon's hard scrutinising look and smiled, "The poison was indeed designed to affect Earth Pony magic, but remember there is still a lot about magic we do not understand."

Gordon nodded slightly, "I suppose so. There is also the possibility that Aurora might have Earth pony genes which could explain her feeling unwell. I hope she gets well though. It would be a shame if she were to become really ill."

There was a momentary smirk on Luna's face that would have been missed if you blinked, "I'll be sure to tell her you said that. I'm sure she'll appreciate it. Farewell Gordon and his friends."

Luna took off into the air before presumably teleporting away back to the castle. Gordon turned back towards the crowd and saw Twilight and Co step forward, Twilight and Rarity having already been searched by the investigators. The other town ponies watched, wondering what was going to happen.

"Girls," Gordon said.

"Hey Gordon," replied Applejack, "You OK?"

"I will be when ponies stop their senseless bullshit against me," he replied with a slightly harsh tone.

Some of the ponies winced a little while others gritted their teeth. The Elements were the former.

"Yeah, ah suppose ah can see why. You're not too angry are ya?"

Gordon sighed, "I'm angry about a lot of things, but this isn't one of them."

"What are you angry about?" asked Fluttershy.

Gordon paused before answering. He knew exactly what angered him but it was a private matter, he saw no need to divulge what angered him to the ponies. Besides they wouldn't understand and if Celestia found out about some of the things he's had to do earlier in life, she'd never let him see the light of day again. Not because he's dangerous, although she'll see that he is, but because she's too blind to see the necessity for it.

That, and something caused him distress to an extreme degree.

"I don't want to talk about it," he replied tiredly, "If there's nothing else, I'm going home. Hopefully tomorrow can go by without incident."

Gordon walked away and headed back to his house. The girls followed him immediately.

"Girls no offence but I'd really like to be alone tonight," Gordon said still looking ahead.

"How did you know we were following?" asked Twilight.

"I just did."

"That's not really an answer," she replied.

"Yes it is."

"No it's not."

"Yes it is."

"No it's not."

"Yes it is."

"No. It's. Not!" Twilight replied getting more frustrated.

"Pinkie, would you mind?" Gordon asked.

"Yes it is Twilight."

"Thanks Pinkie."

"No problem Gordo."

"Gordo?" asked Rainbow, confused by the name.

"Pinkie called me it earlier, completely unaware it was a nickname my human friends gave me. I might tell you more sometime. For now though I just want to go home and get some rest."

The girls looked amongst themselves and nodded to each other.

"Can we please come with you?" asked Twilight.

Gordon had to think for a moment. He was tired but having them round could cheer him up a bit. He could show them another film, a different type of film this time though. He knew of one, though he knew Rainbow may not like it.

"OK, I could show you another film. A musical this time."

"Well as nice as that sounds I just remembered I have something I need to do," Rainbow replied as she started to walk away.

"Don't worry Dash, it's not what you think. It's a musical that's been adapted from a story written by Victor Hugo. It's called Les Misérables. It's a brilliant film and one of the best, if not the best musical ever written. It's also damn near impossible to watch and not cry."

"How 'damn near impossible'?" asked Twilight.

"Well put it this way, if you watch it and you don't feel any sympathy or compassion then there is something seriously wrong with you."

The girls went wide eyed. Equestrian musicals were always happy and uplifting but it sounded like the musical Gordon was talking about was anything but. Rainbow huffed, walked over to Gordon and pointed a finger at him.

"Alright I'll watch it. But if I don't cry then you'll be-"

"Wearing one of Rarity's dresses, I know."

Rainbow smirked, "I was going to say giving me some more of those Skittles, but if you want to wear a dress then so be it."

Rainbow laughed and flew away towards Gordon's house. He looked behind and saw the girls giggling.

"Don't worry darling," said Rarity, "I'll make sure it looks good on you."

Gordon pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed.

This was going to be long night.

Gordon, the girls, Nightlock, Star Cross, Shining and another Solar Guard called Flash Photon were sitting in the living room. Gordon had already placed the disc in the console and prepared everyone a coffee or cup of tea. There was also a small selection of cakes should anyone want one.

Pinkie did give a statement earlier which exonerated Gordon. Shining apologised to Gordon for being falsely accused which Gordon accepted. As far as Gordon was concerned Shining was just doing his job. Gordon also apologised for swearing at Shining and like Gordon, he accepted the apology and understood Gordon was dealing with a lot of stress right now and didn't take the outburst personally. Flash Photon was decent enough, if a little wet behind the ears. Apparently he had just been commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Solar Guard. Shining and Photon were both fascinated with human technology and couldn't wait for a proper tour of the house in the morning.

All but one were sat down in the front room as Rainbow was in the kitchen getting some Pepsi Max. She walked back into the front room and saw there were no seats available. She was going to sit on the floor until she looked at Gordon. Not for the first time she felt butterflies in her stomach looking at him. She wasn't sure if it was the heat doing the thinking but she decided to ask anyway.

"Gordon, is it OK if I sit with you. There's no spare seats."

Gordon looked a little surprised. As did everyone else. Applejack and Rarity shared a small smirk and knowing look. After a couple of seconds Gordon finally answered, "Sure, sit yourself down."

Gordon budged to the right a little to give Rainbow a bit of room. She sat down, putting her Pepsi on the small table besides the 'Captain's Chair' and made herself comfortable. She was sat on her side a little causing her right wing to gently rest on Gordon. Gordon deliberately rested his left arm on the arm rest, being careful not to wrap his arm around Rainbow.

He wasn't sure how she would take it and it might make things awkward.

At least she smelled nice.

The film had just started and almost immediately everyone could feel their fur (or hair) stand on end as the orchestral opening reverberated throughout the room out of the 7.1 surround sound speakers.

Everyone was watching intently as the film carried on. Before long they had reached the song 'I Dreamed A Dream'. Not even through half way through the song had each of the girls started crying and the coffee table become a sea of tear stained tissues.

After the song finished Gordon explained that the actress actually did have her head shaved for real whilst in character and that she deliberately lost weight for the role.

The film continued on and the number of used tissues built up. As the film went on Rainbow Dash wrapped her arms around Gordon's midsection and had her head resting on his shoulder, whilst he had his left arm around her waist. Neither of them were aware they were holding each other but it was very apparent to the others. Rarity and Applejack again shared knowing looks.

The film reached the part which Gordon was dreading. It was the song 'Empty Chairs At Empty Tables'. It was one song he couldn't bare to hear. Hearing it brought back some of the worst memories of his life. As the song got near to the end, he unknowingly tightened his arm around Rainbow's waist, pulling her closer. Rainbow was about to say something until she saw tears in his eyes.

Rainbow was shocked but was able to remain silent. Rainbow wasn't the only one who noticed, the other girls realised also and like Rainbow, were shocked to see Gordon crying. According to their history books, humans were incapable of crying. None of them said anything though, but Shining in particular noticed something else. Listening to the lyrics and Gordon's reaction he had a theory as to why Gordon was crying. Shining saw considerable pain and anguish behind Gordon's tears, the same kind he himself has shed in the past.

The group continued to watch the rest of film in silence, with a few more tears shed at the end when Valjean dies. As the credits rolled Gordon moved to get up, Rainbow getting up also to move out of the way. He walked over to switch the lights on and as he turned around he saw the girls with worried expressions.

"Something wrong girls?"

They looked at each other before Rarity spoke up, "You were crying earlier, during that song."

Gordon felt a lump in his throat. He hadn't realised they saw him cry. They would no doubt be curious as to why he was crying but he couldn't tell them. Not only was it too distressing for him it would reveal a part of his life he felt they wouldn't understand the need for, and Celestia would jump on it and use it as an excuse to call him dangerous and violent.

"Oh it's nothing, human eyes do that sometimes for no reason."

Applejack raised an eyebrow, "Yer lyin', and yer not very good at it."

Gordon huffed, "You sound just like my mother."

"Ah'll take that as a compliment. Now come on Sugarcube, what is it that caused ya to tear up?"

Gordon took a deep breath before sighing, "I.....don't want to talk about it."

Gordon drifted off into space and became unaware of the girls calling his name. Shining and the other guards however, recognised his facial expression. They said nothing to each other but the looks between themselves said enough.

Gordon came back to his senses when he felt himself being gently shaken. He looked to the source of the shaking and saw a blue hand.

"Rainbow? Something wrong?" he asked.

"You zoned out on us. Is something wrong, are you alright?" she asked with genuine concern, gently placing a hand near his shoulder.

"I'm fine, honestly. Don't get yourself worried about me."

"Are you sure?" asked Rainbow unconvinced.

"I'm sure. Anyway it's getting late and I want to get a good night's rest for that Garden Party thing tomorrow."

"Oh yeah, I'd better get some shut-eye as well. Anyway, see ya later Gordon."

Rainbow then shocked everyone by giving Gordon a firm hug, which he returned by slowly wrapping his arms just beneath her wings but above her tail. They hugged for a few seconds before they let go of each other. As Rainbow left she 'accidentally' brushed his leg with her tail.

"Bye Gordon," she said with a smile, waving on her way out.

"Bye Rainbow, see you tomorrow," he replied as he watched her tail swish from side to side.

Rainbow left and after hearing the front door close Gordon turned around and saw several smiling mares.

"What?" he asked.

"Well, it seems someone's a smitten kitten," Rarity said gleefully.

"I have no idea what you're talking about," Gordon replied trying not to blush.

"No of course you don't darling," she replied smirking, "Is that why you were staring at her tail just now."

Gordon blushed profusely, "No I wasn't, I was just looking at......okay maybe I was. Is that bad?"

"Not exactly," replied Twilight, "When a mare swishes a tail at a stallion, it usually means they're trying to get their attention."

"So Rainbow's interested in me?"

"Possibly, but she is in heat so that may explain her behaviour."

"Heat?"

"She becomes more interested in 'physical activity', if you know what I mean. Mares in heat obsessively pursue a stallion and don't relent until either their heat dissipates or they get........uhm, a good rutting," Twilight finished with a blush.

Gordon stayed silent for a moment, allowing his brain to absorb that bit of information. The thought of sex with these anthro ponies strangely didn't repulse him. Though he liked Rainbow he wasn't ready for relationship, let alone sex. But if this heat is as it sounds then there may be no avoiding her sexual advances. He hadn't had sex since before....that happened.

"How likely is she to make...advances?" Gordon asked.

"Very likely if her.....desires, aren't satisfied," replied Twilight.

"Well, I'll just deal with it should it come up."

"It will come up, you can guarantee it."

"Good to know," Gordon replied, trying not to sound scared of a sex crazed Rainbow Dash chasing him down to force him to give her a good rutting.

The girls and Spike said their goodbye's and went back to their homes. Rarity told Gordon to go to her boutique for 3pm with his suit so she can make sure it looks presentable on him. Rainbow would be wearing the same dress she wore the other day. Gordon was looking forward to seeing her in it again, he couldn't deny she looked fantastic in it.

Gordon was left alone with Shining, Photon, Nightlock and Star Cross. After walking back into the front room he noticed Shining approach him.

"Gordon, can we talk?"

"Sure, what do you want to talk about?"

"I think you know what."

Gordon remained silent for a moment, "I don't know what you're on about."

He started to walk away before Shining spoke up, "I know a Thousand Yard Stare when I see one Gordon."

Gordon stopped in tracks. It wasn't surprising to him that Shining would've noticed. Knowing he couldn't fool Shining or get him to forget about it, he decided to show the four of them the locked room. Normally he would never do it but he isn't in a normal situation.

"OK, but I won't tell you. I'll show you. Follow me."

Gordon went upstairs and was followed by the four guards. They followed him until he stopped outside the locked room and turned around, his expression and tone serious.

"What I am about to show you in this room, will never leave this room. You will not tell another living soul what you see or hear, not even the Princesses. Is that clear?"

The four of them nodded.

Gordon turned back towards the door and unlocked it. Opening the door he went in and was immediately followed by Shining and Co. Gordon stood to the side to allow Shining and the other room to go further in.

Shining, Nightlock, Photon and Star Cross went in the room and were stunned beyond belief at what the saw. To them, it explained a lot about Gordon and seeing him in tears earlier all made sense to them now. It was obvious looking at all the memorabilia what Gordon used to do. The four of them looked at each other with Star Cross having tears in her eyes, and they saw Gordon in a whole new light.

They turned around to see a bare chested Gordon complete with no small amount of scars and other signs of wounds.

They all looked at his scars before looking him in the eyes, hoping he would say something.

He did.

"Captain Gordon Gresley, Adjutant of 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards. Or I used to be anyway."

The jaws of Shining, Photon, Star Cross and Nightlock hit the floor.

Author's Notes:

I had to take a small degree of artistic licence in regards to Gordon's old job. In his universe he was the adjutant.

A quick thanks to Shirotora who pre-read this chapter.