[Soldier: 76 was keenly aware of the change in temperature, always had been aware of it even if it normally didn't affect him. He suspected the reason for the temperature variation. He glanced aside at the comment, drawing a breath and holding it for a few moments.]
I didn't have her as long as you did. [That's easy to point out, but not the reason they were having this conversation.] I lost Ana a long time ago. It was such a welcome to have her back even briefly, to know she survived.
[He made no effort elevate his voice from its usual tired gruffness. They weren't arguing. There was no need for that.
At the request, he glanced aside and chewed on his lower lip. It was the break in tone that had the biggest impact on him, and he slowly nodded his head. He generally grieved alone; he knew that Gabriel likely did too.]
Yeah, I'll stay. What are you planning on doing tonight?
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I didn't have her as long as you did. [That's easy to point out, but not the reason they were having this conversation.] I lost Ana a long time ago. It was such a welcome to have her back even briefly, to know she survived.
[He made no effort elevate his voice from its usual tired gruffness. They weren't arguing. There was no need for that.
At the request, he glanced aside and chewed on his lower lip. It was the break in tone that had the biggest impact on him, and he slowly nodded his head. He generally grieved alone; he knew that Gabriel likely did too.]
Yeah, I'll stay. What are you planning on doing tonight?