Willows looked on in drunken surprise.
"You're not hearing me right boy. You want sanctioned by the Count? You need to seek such a thing yourself. I don't have the authority to do anything but give you new orders, or release you from your service. Now your squad is now being led by Sergeant Jed. You can seek him out in the morning as well. Or if you'd rather, I hereby release you from your service to the Count Johan of Islay. Now, begone. I've got more drinking to do and you've got choices to make."
Willows turned and stumbled as he sat down, leaving Phillinie to ponder his future.
OOC: Phil, go ahead and start a new thread the next day with whatever avenue you wish to pursue, the count, the army or freedom, or something else if you wish. I'll jump in afterwards and we'll close this thread out. Great job!