[ Thank God. If d'Artagnan were with him he'd see the great crest of relief that passes over his face, the way his white knuckled grip on the handle of his sword eases. What he thought he could do, he doesn't know. All he's aware of is how close he'd been to trying something. ]
FROM: athos@cdc.org
Wesley is too. What do you imagine the problem is?
The view from outside the cockpit is dark. I can't see much.
[ But to be confined means they're facing something their instructors don't believe they can face. He lets that prickle at his subconscious for a moment before he sends a new message. ]
[ he's really not talking shit, he actually likes d'art okok ]
FROM: benjamin.jonathan@cdc.org
Then you'll want to keep a better eye on him. He was in the medical tent while dragons were swarming outside. I didn't see you there.
[ he's jussayin, if you want to protect someone like that, you have to protect them from themselves first of all. steve rogers too. he's seen this happen - they're good good people, but they walk right into martyrdom for the sake of that goodness.
if they didn't, they wouldn't be who they are, but that's still the truth of it. ]
[ There's a long moment where he doesn't respond. Jack has already found the weaker, bruised parts of him and pressed it. He failed to protect d'Artagnan and even though he was not injured, he could have been. Perhaps next time he will not be so lucky. ]
FROM: athos@cdc.org
Believe me, had I been able I would have been there to watch his back.
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