Mason looked up from his notes and met General Vance’s eyes.

“I warned him twice that drinking in uniform while in transit was a violation, General,” Mason added.

“He told me to mind my own business.”

General Vance turned his head back to Carter.

“You drank alcohol while traveling on official movement orders.”

Carter’s boot heel tapped once against the floor before he forced his leg to lock still.

“It was during our layover, General,” Carter stammered.

“I didn’t think it would affect our boarding status.”