"Self sufficient? Self sufficient! You mean..." spluttered the visitor, but the General was already striding away down another corridor. The visitor hurried along trying to catch up but his skinny legs were no match for the General's huge stride. A lifetime sitting behind a desk shuffling papers was no way to keep fit.
"Now wait a minute General, this has gone far enough. I was very specific about the requirements for the facility and the procedures you were to follow here. You have clearly exceeded your authority (gasp) and I must insist that you correct these (gasp) unauthorized practices (gasp) and I would also remind you that I am your superior and as such (gasp)...." The visitors breathless voice tailed off as he started to realize that hurrying and talking at the same time wasn't such a good idea.
Ahead of him the General marched on, seemingly oblivious to the visitor. At the end of the corridor he opened another door and entered the largest room of the tour so far.
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