[ That gets a noncommittal shrug; there's something wrong about making a promise he's not planning on really trying to keep. His everything might be shot to hell and back right now, but look at that honor shine. A real boy scout. ]
However "this" being over might happen, huh. [ ...this isn't really the talk he wanted, even if it's nice to know he's not the only one with nothing back home anymore. Solidarity.
But it isn't the talk he wanted to have, so Black'll do his best to smile. At least he's practiced enough at this that it doesn't look entirely forced. ] I can come back and practice later—sorry for disturbing you.
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However "this" being over might happen, huh. [ ...this isn't really the talk he wanted, even if it's nice to know he's not the only one with nothing back home anymore. Solidarity.
But it isn't the talk he wanted to have, so Black'll do his best to smile. At least he's practiced enough at this that it doesn't look entirely forced. ] I can come back and practice later—sorry for disturbing you.