[Reinhardt is impossible to miss. As soon as that familiar silhouette crosses his field of vision, an icy weight drops in the pit of his stomach, and for a moment he wonders whether or not he's finally gone crazy. He stiffens on the exam table, hands twisting involuntarily into the thin paper beneath him, and he tries not to think about how he's likely been compromised. What kind of forces could have possibly brought the both of them here. What they might want from them. 76 doesn't believe in coincidences anymore.
He's acutely aware of his own breath on the inside of his mask and counts along with inhales and exhales, reminding himself that there's no way Reinhardt will be able to know that it's him.
So he can't believe he's actually thankful for the nagging medbay staff. The poking and prodding isn't an adequate distraction, but it's enough for him to keep from looking over, checking to see if Reinhardt has even acknowledged him yet. In between questions about medical history that he refuses to answer, 76 plots an escape route--hopes that he finishes first and can make a discreet exit.
But he doesn't exactly get the chance, because Reinhardt speaks up after he accidentally lets a particularly disgruntled noise escape him. 76 is silent for a long moment after that, taking in a voice he last heard on television, reciting a eulogy.]
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He's acutely aware of his own breath on the inside of his mask and counts along with inhales and exhales, reminding himself that there's no way Reinhardt will be able to know that it's him.
So he can't believe he's actually thankful for the nagging medbay staff. The poking and prodding isn't an adequate distraction, but it's enough for him to keep from looking over, checking to see if Reinhardt has even acknowledged him yet. In between questions about medical history that he refuses to answer, 76 plots an escape route--hopes that he finishes first and can make a discreet exit.
But he doesn't exactly get the chance, because Reinhardt speaks up after he accidentally lets a particularly disgruntled noise escape him. 76 is silent for a long moment after that, taking in a voice he last heard on television, reciting a eulogy.]
Didn't ask for your opinion.