[ He's heaving breaths for a while, but there's a pat on his back and holy shit, is chief actually approving of him? Or showing any kind of kindness? And that day the Grinch's heart grew just a little bit bigger, and Jackson might have entertained the thought of actually placing value in someone that isn't Wesley or Allison or Lydia. ]
For now. [ There's a breathless laugh, shaking his head. ] Thanks for the light.
[chief is stern because he is honest. he's been raised to meet only the highest of expectations, and ever since then it's been that if he fails a mission it's a critical mission failure.
but he's also known for his soft spot for his fellow soldiers. he's not a machine, though people would have him think it.]
You'll be fine. [he pulls him up by the arm.] Come on, lets keep moving.
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Date: 2014-03-06 08:38 am (UTC)For now. [ There's a breathless laugh, shaking his head. ] Thanks for the light.
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Date: 2014-03-09 05:22 am (UTC)but he's also known for his soft spot for his fellow soldiers. he's not a machine, though people would have him think it.]
You'll be fine. [he pulls him up by the arm.] Come on, lets keep moving.
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Date: 2014-03-14 06:46 am (UTC)So what's up there? Zombies storming the place, or dinosaurs, or crack addicts?
[ it's always something ]
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Date: 2014-03-15 02:54 am (UTC)Don't think we want to stay around to find out.
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Date: 2014-03-18 06:06 am (UTC)Is there anything besides the town? Doubt we have much of a choice. COMPASS doesn't work that way.