We already had a lot of rough scrapes trying to get back after Big Sis Mei got injured. We can't just throw anyone out there like that, much less one of her friends...!
[...and yet, while she doesn't want to risk Inaba, there's a part of Mei in this moment that's actually considering the idea, and how to make it work.
In fact, she finds herself idly taking her katana out of its sheath, gazing into the edge for a moment, then putting it back.]
...it's still something to keep in the back pocket, at least.
[Bronya finds herself whirling on her long-time friend as soon as she hears that.]
But--!
[Mei, for her part, keeps a level head as she continues.]
I'm not saying we're throwing her to the dogs, for the record. Just that if we do seriously act on what Inaba is suggesting, it'll take planning and a prayer that the Overseer picks up on what we've done. I'm sure she's kept a close eye on everything since the barrier went up.
...I also know you mean well, Bronya. But communication is key, more than ever, now that we have someone else with us.
[...The acting squad leader eventually relents, leaning back against the safer bit of rubble to ruminate. After she takes a breath, realizing she'd let it slip,]
Sorry, Squad Leader Raiden. I'll try not to act up like that. It wasn't necessary at all.
No need to go back to being formal. Besides, you have valid points too.
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Date: 2024-04-09 11:51 am (UTC)We already had a lot of rough scrapes trying to get back after Big Sis Mei got injured. We can't just throw anyone out there like that, much less one of her friends...!
[...and yet, while she doesn't want to risk Inaba, there's a part of Mei in this moment that's actually considering the idea, and how to make it work.
In fact, she finds herself idly taking her katana out of its sheath, gazing into the edge for a moment, then putting it back.]
...it's still something to keep in the back pocket, at least.
[Bronya finds herself whirling on her long-time friend as soon as she hears that.]
But--!
[Mei, for her part, keeps a level head as she continues.]
I'm not saying we're throwing her to the dogs, for the record. Just that if we do seriously act on what Inaba is suggesting, it'll take planning and a prayer that the Overseer picks up on what we've done. I'm sure she's kept a close eye on everything since the barrier went up.
...I also know you mean well, Bronya. But communication is key, more than ever, now that we have someone else with us.
[...The acting squad leader eventually relents, leaning back against the safer bit of rubble to ruminate. After she takes a breath, realizing she'd let it slip,]
Sorry, Squad Leader Raiden. I'll try not to act up like that. It wasn't necessary at all.
No need to go back to being formal. Besides, you have valid points too.