Today's OneWord: Orders

"You did not go to the barracks, Lieutenant Graham," Colonel Francoise snapped as the lieutenant snapped to attention.

"No, ma'am, I did not."

"You deliberately ignored my orders and went to the frontlines. Is that correct as well?"

"Yes, ma'am, that is correct."

Colonel Francoise sighed. "First mistake - you always follow my orders. Second mistake - you do not call me 'ma'am.' You do not call me 'miss,' or 'missus,' or 'madam,' or 'little lady.' You call me 'Colonel.' Got it, Graham?"

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