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Richard nodded in agreement,though he knew if they were ambushed it could be a different story. "Not as good as I should be. I can be fast or accurate, but when I try to do both its not as reliable. Something I've been working on." he explained. His pilot training had been drilling speed and accuracy into his mind but that was in a Viper.

Rin frowned when she realized how transparent she had been. "Sorry, I'm just worried about you... Well, about everyone actually." she admitted. "But your right, you've proved your strength." she commended Tess. She hopped her lighter touch method might prove to be more productive than barking at her about how she needed to man up.

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Richard generally took pride in the amount of experience he had on the ground but this time he was almost ashamed. Maybe if I had more experience I could have done more. I'd known what to do to help Marcus save his friend. He thought despite knowing deep down that there's nothing he could have done. These thoughts of doubt and regret wouldn't leave him. It's like the voice in his head was analyzing everything and seeing how it could twist it to make it his fault.

"Most of a magazine. But if I have to lay down any amount of suppression fire I'll be out in no time." He told Marcus plainly. He hopped they would be able to pick up more ammo or guns, but that meant coming in contact with more people... Or corpses.

Rin, who was sitting on a log for a brief rest, looked upto Tess. "Once Marcus finishes his rounds I'm sure we will. And I doubt he'll waist much time." She told her. As she looked the girl up and down she evaluated her condition as in conspicuously as possible. She wanted to help her but she didn't know how.

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Richard gave Marcus a quick nod and turned slightly to face him, while also keeping his position as watch. "After my basics I went to serve as a guard on H4, a moon outpost near Naidor. I mainly dealt with internal security there. I didn't see any action till about 8 months later when I transferred to Naidor. It was a lot of patrol missions, a few actual heated battles but during all of those I had abundant backup and resources. Before transferring to piloting I was sent on a couple missions behind enemy lines. It was a lot like this. We were always outnumbered and outgunned." He recounted to Marcus. While he may not have seen as much hardcore action as many he did have a pretty good idea of what he's doing. This wasn't completely unfamiliar territory, not like it was to Tess. He recognized Marcus as his superior, not only because of rank but because of experience.

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Despite knowing the point he was getting at her concern remained the same. "Just don't go dropping the hammer on them, because that won't help." she remarked. Having said her peace, for the most part, she stopped following him and turned her attention back to the civilians. She started checking on how they were holding up and tried to gather as much information on the safe houses as she could. No one knew exactly where they were, however, they knew that all were equipped with a modest set of supplies. She could agree that finding a way out of the war zone was likely the best course of action but it seemed worthwhile to find a safe house and collect the supplies. And hopefully find more survivors.

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Richard clinched his jaw as he heard Tess spew out the words. No, but I treated you and Casper like shit. He thought but knew it wasn't what he should say to her. At this point he realized that he shouldn't have said anything at all to her, that he should just leave her alone. As much as it hurt to do so he simply walked away. Quiet, and relatively calm, on the outsidebut screaming on the inside. He started back to where he was before.

Crossing her arms she started bitting at the inside of her lip to try and keep quiet. She didn't completely agree with Marcus. Granted they couldn't sit down and have a therapy session with the civilians but more than just their physical health was important. For one thing a calm and trusting group would be easier to protect and lead, but for another these were humans, not just livestock. If you view them that way then your no better than the UKD. This wasn't a point that should be argued at the moment though.

As for Tess and Richard, that was something she would put some input in on. Catching up to him she came along side him, slightly behind. "They aren't being hormonal idiots, they're hurting and scared just like we are. But they show it differently." she said as quietly as she could. "Give them some credit, they've held it together this long." she concluded.

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After a moment of internally arguing with himself about the decision Richard walked over to where Tess crouched. Hesitantly he kneeled down a little ways from her. "If you need anything... If there's anything I can do... Let me know." he staggered. Glancing down and then back up to her he continued. "I'm sorry, for everything." Knowing he had probably already said to much he stood and turned to go back to his post.

Rin took a moment to think about it. Glancing around at the group and letting out a long sigh she knew that the answer wasn't a good one. "Not great, honestly. Tess seems to be on the edge of a full on breakdown and Richard is in some kind of fog. The civs aren't any better. I suppose all and all everyone is doing as well as could be expected, all things considered." She outlined for him. It felt almost like a mission report and she almost caught herself saying 'sir'.

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With a slightly shaky hand Richard wiped the blood, sweat, and dirt from his face. He couldn't erase what had happened, no matter how much he wanted to. The guilt of how he had treated Casper, of how petty he had been, weighed heavy on his heart. He should be the one alive. He's Marcus's friend, squad mate, practically like a brother. And Tess... He's the one that should be here with her, he's who she would want alive. His thoughts were muddy, guilt, regret, uncertainty, and fear had all taken root. He was determined though to keep the civilians alive and get them to safety. And, as much as he could, keep his friends safe.

Rin couldfeel Tess unraveling, it was like watching a car crash in slow motion. "Go to the stream, take a breath, run some cool water over your face. It will help. I can't have you passing out on me." Rin said in a calm steady voice. She flashed her friend a reassuring smile, knowing that it wouldn't make the hurt go away but would hopefully keep her going awhile longer. A moment later she saw Marcus coming up at the rear of the group. Seeing him again made her feel like it was possible to survive this, him being there gave her hope. Slowly she walked to him. "How are you holding up?" she asked. It was obvious Casper's death had left Marcus and Tess destroyed emotionally and Richard seemed preoccupied and unsure. Knowing all of this made Rin put away her emotions as much as she could. She needed to be there for them, she needed to be strong.

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@AcerRo It's not so much hate as it is jealousy lol

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@AcerRo LOL I knew you probably would xD

Game of Thrones

*sits in corner munching popcorn* Soooo how about the red woman's saggy old tits....? That was interesting.