[It's impossible for the blonde to resist a low snort, the barest hint of a wry chuckle.]
"Intense". Well I can't claim to know what sort of life you've led, but I'm quite accustomed to things being "intense" almost constantly where I'm from. Your advice is noted, though.
[Perhaps it comes off as a little condescending but he doesn't mean it that way. Even when life was relatively "quiet" in the Order- even back when he was stationed at Central- there was always the knowledge that a deadly mission was a possibility at almost any moment. It was something he had acknowledged and accepted in becoming a Crow in the first place, although he did come to understand the true weight of that the older he's gotten. He's been trained to adapt and succeed against all manner of obstacle, so even though this alien world certainly was never touched upon he is still determined to overcome this and see his duty through to the end.
The way Shino's grip tightens doesn't go unnoticed, but he has enough tact not to bring any attention to it. Whatever the other younger man is reminiscing on isn't his business.]
I certainly have no intention of dying.
[Not almost for a second time, at the very least. While he would put his life on the line for his duty and ideals without a second thought he's never been reckless either; he has no interest in going down without a fight when his time eventually comes.]
Ah- Link. You can call me that if it's easier for you.
[Most people do, to the point that hearing someone use his full name is a little odd.]
/catches
"Intense". Well I can't claim to know what sort of life you've led, but I'm quite accustomed to things being "intense" almost constantly where I'm from. Your advice is noted, though.
[Perhaps it comes off as a little condescending but he doesn't mean it that way. Even when life was relatively "quiet" in the Order- even back when he was stationed at Central- there was always the knowledge that a deadly mission was a possibility at almost any moment. It was something he had acknowledged and accepted in becoming a Crow in the first place, although he did come to understand the true weight of that the older he's gotten. He's been trained to adapt and succeed against all manner of obstacle, so even though this alien world certainly was never touched upon he is still determined to overcome this and see his duty through to the end.
The way Shino's grip tightens doesn't go unnoticed, but he has enough tact not to bring any attention to it. Whatever the other younger man is reminiscing on isn't his business.]
I certainly have no intention of dying.
[Not almost for a second time, at the very least. While he would put his life on the line for his duty and ideals without a second thought he's never been reckless either; he has no interest in going down without a fight when his time eventually comes.]
Ah- Link. You can call me that if it's easier for you.
[Most people do, to the point that hearing someone use his full name is a little odd.]