Fraternization

[lightning_strike]

I pose a question for everyone who is in the military on the community, or knows people who were in it and/or in a situation where the genders are segregated for the sake of work.

What do you think of fraternization while on duty? Does it work out for you? Or are you in a situation where it's not worrisome to talk to the others? I ask this because Commander Minna recently lifted the order to keep the mechanics from talking with the Witches. I can't say I blame her for her reasons, but is something like this a problem in other worlds?

Comments

[powerofpink]

Well, we don't separate men and women in either the GSA or among the Rangers, but I don't see why it would be such a problem. As long as both involved can keep their minds on work, it shouldn't be any different than them having relationships outside of work.

[lightning_strike]

It's a bit of a change for us. Commander Minna wanted to spare everyone the pain of loss, as she lost her fiance during the war. But the Witches are very reliant on the men and now women working on our Strikers.

I suppose it doesn't change too much, except it seems my unit is full of women who prefer the company of other women.

[powerofpink]

But after the war, you're just going to have to learn how to work with both genders anyway. If you can figure it out in a crisis, you shouldn't have a problem in peace.

[lightning_strike]

You have a point. And the situation seems to have been resolved. After all, the men make up the bulk of the war effort anyhow.

[powerofpink]

Well, at least things are going smoothly.

[lightning_strike]

They are. I just wanted to know what other people's opinions on this was like. There's a lot of divide but it's getting better now.

[powerofpink]

It's always hard at first, but it's important to learn to work together.

[lightning_strike]

This is true. I'm just glad the transition is becoming a smooth one.

[powerofpink]

Well, it's supposed to be. After all, you're all mature.

[lightning_strike]

Mature is a relative term, but we are military so I guess there's a certain amount of decorum to be followed.

[powerofpink]

Well, you're mature enough to fight with a team. You'd have to be mature enough to understand you can't always pick your team.

[lightning_strike]

This is true. And it isn't like we're not getting along relatively well. Even Miyafuji has settled in. Not that it took her too much time to do that...

[powerofpink]

You'll be fine. I've seen much worse circumstances.

[lightning_strike]

True. Well I suppose hoping for the best is the best thing I can do right now.

[powerofpink]

You'll be fine.

[lightning_strike]

Thank you. It puts my mind at ease.

[powerofpink]

You're welcome. Adjustment periods are always rough.