He was used to it, dealing with his fellow soldier had always been a breeze in a way. Had no problem stepping in and showing just who was the one in charge and exactly why it was him. Hard but well earned because he was incredibly capable; strong soldier, could think on the spot, and had a mind for tactics. "I'll eat in a minute," he just needed his stomach to settle, first.
What he was dreading was dealing with those who held power, that could have any reason to strip him of everything he earned if they saw this blip on the radar as something unwanted. Something he had no control over- Reyes hated having to kiss ass, but if he had to....
"I was planning on it anyway, wouldn't trust anyone else to fill up your position in how we've already been working together," before this week. "Will you be able to handle this, Jack? Some may think it'll be for other reasons, and you'll be having to deal with me far more." The last bit was meant to be a little bit of a light ribbing, but there was something missing from his tone.
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Date: 2020-06-01 07:15 pm (UTC)What he was dreading was dealing with those who held power, that could have any reason to strip him of everything he earned if they saw this blip on the radar as something unwanted. Something he had no control over- Reyes hated having to kiss ass, but if he had to....
"I was planning on it anyway, wouldn't trust anyone else to fill up your position in how we've already been working together," before this week. "Will you be able to handle this, Jack? Some may think it'll be for other reasons, and you'll be having to deal with me far more." The last bit was meant to be a little bit of a light ribbing, but there was something missing from his tone.
Gabriel was worried.