[He isn't sure how to respond to that. He really isn't. Sure, he can tell it's sincere -- that much is clear. It's crystal clear. But somehow it stings. Like he's been taken away from something closer than "leader". Pulled back somehow.]
[Leader. Not friend.]
[His expression schools over. They have a job to do, an objective to achieve. Get to the house, get the others there safely. Whatever happens afterward... happens. Focus. If they get through this, then he can try to wade through the guilt.]
We can see what supplies are there. If any. Maybe Pidge has something.
no subject
[Leader. Not friend.]
[His expression schools over. They have a job to do, an objective to achieve. Get to the house, get the others there safely. Whatever happens afterward... happens. Focus. If they get through this, then he can try to wade through the guilt.]
We can see what supplies are there. If any. Maybe Pidge has something.
[A pause.] We're not done talking.