A Squad Divided, Guàn-Lǐ vs Garan

Premonition
The courtyard of the Second Division Barracks basked in the clear skies and warm mid-summer atmosphere. However, such a pleasant outdoor atmosphere did not necessarily match the one of the barracks itself, one of both tension and excitement.

Suì-Fēng sat calmly near the edge of the courtyard, just before the entrance to the Second Division's main hall. Lined up in perfect attention to both her left and right directions were the remaining members of the Second Division, all prepared to observe the trial that was to take place before them.

Sat in particular next to the Captain's right was a young girl with brown hair and brown eyes, wearing a standard Seated Officer's uniform. She blinked a couple of times, seemingly in confusion whilst looking out at the courtyard before turning her attention to Suì-Fēng. "Um..." She began, not certain on how exactly to begin. "So... we're going to be watching two candidates fight over who gets to be the new Lieutenant, right Master?"

"Mmm." The Captain nodded once, not looking over at her young ward.

"I don't mean to sound disrespectful or anything..." The girl continued, looking up at her commanding officer. "... but if you're the Captain, couldn't you just pick which one you like more? It wouldn't really matter what the others think, wouldn't it?"

"A few years ago that might have been the case." Suì-Fēng replied, her gaze fixed somewhat aimlessly on the courtyard. A light breeze brushed against the side of her face, her hair billowing slightly as she spoke. "But the rest of my subordinates, your comrades, seem to disagree with me on who the better option. I would normally tell them to get over themselves, but now I think it would be a nice change of pace to put their claims to the test."

She leaned forward with a smirk, her left arm resting on her lap. "So, let's see which of you two can match our expectations." She declared, speaking to the two individuals that were to be the focus of this trial.