EndBringer - Verse Four - Coffin Fodder
The same soldier that had shot at not-damon was the one to issue the order, but wielding the chain of command just made him a more tantalizing target.
Enforced Slavery.
"i do not think you understand your place," bluemeramon coolly stammered, closing his eyes, "i am above you in the chain of command and therefore i'm afraid that your judgment cannot override mine.
Gift story for EliteTrick
He was technically exempt from the chain of command but he knew that his orders were to comply, so he chose to treat him as his co. the stoat shuffled his papers and put them in a drawer. "tell me then, have you slept today?"
Mutt Part 3
Fürstenberg's chain of command than i am. he makes more in a week than you do in six months. he's married to the bosses daughter, i don't think you'd want this to get back to mr. fürstenberg. would you?" "but... but... but..." tegan stuttered.
Concurrence: Chapter 11
In the navy chain of command, he outranked dare, and he knew it was the only way to keep her from intruding on his section. she had somewhat of a reputation among oni for stepping on other people’s toes. “yes, major,” she replied. “i understand.”
From Slave to Mistress 3
Perhaps when they were more situated, when the rules of operation were more fully understood, and when there were more anthros in the house to serve as a chain of command, that would change, but for now, they operated by the kingdom's rules in public.
Seeds of Divinity, Ch 15
On one hand, raedryn was surprised at how casually the gunner told off the first mate; although the young man knew little about chain of command on ships he was fairly sure that few officers would put up with a subordinate saying "fuck you" to them.
1.5 - Flared Embers
"cause you," she stressed, "are in command, remember?" "oh. right." frankly, she wouldn't mind taking control, but ... " ... i won't break the chain of command. or wren's faith in you." rella cleared her throat.
2.8 - Winging It
They would have to answer to me, of course, and follow our chain of command. but they would be on loan from you. you would, through them, have access to all the information we acquired.
Everyone's two favorite subjects
Breaking the chain of command has all sorts of consequences, i mean, look what happened! the entire army broke down after that. soldiers don't get to make those kind of policy decisions." "well why do generals and politicians get to?"
Freelancers, Chapter 26
"but in cases involving those above us in the chain of command, it's not really our place. we just follow orders and shoot stuff." "i don't mean to derail the conversation," dakka cut in with a wicked grin, "but your name is _skru_?"
Fair Winds
Rye voiced her opinion first then followed down the rest of the chain of command. it wasn't until, chains a muscular and busty white lioness stretched then spoke. "look, if the captain believes this guy has potential than we should support her.