[ Sturmhond looks up with a smile, at first, but it fades when he sees the look on Athos' face. His eyebrows lift and he studies the seriousness written in the set of his shoulders. He reaches out to clasp one of those shoulders, to offer wordless support even though his words are about to back it up anyway. ]
Of course. I after all owe you several. Why do you look like that?
[ He's not going to answer that question, Sturmhond. He looks fine, nothing is wrong, everything is smooth sailing. ]
I need you to keep an eye on Aramis and d'Artagnan for me. I'm going away on one of Dagger's missions and I need someone to make sure they don't get into too much trouble while I'm gone.
[ Sturmhond pauses, surprised. That's not what he expected. Athos had been worried when Sturmhond had been called away, and now Athos is in the same position. ]
I will, of course. If they get into danger, I'll get them out of it.
Your mission - do I take it you can't tell me about it?
Dagger does things his own way. He's harsh, but effective. He'll get the job done, Athos. You'll keep the people safe.
[ That's the kind of man Athos is. That's why Sturmhond trusts him, even though he knows he's not fully on board with the CDC's goals. He won't put people at risk, no matter what his personal feelings are. ]
I'll have their backs, you can rely on that.
What about you? Are you ready for this? You look as though a stiff drink wouldn't go amiss.
[ He runs a hand over his face and lets out a sigh. ] I think it would take more than that, unfortunately.
[ He's made a mess out of everything and he knows it. But there's no way to back out now and all he's going to have to do is deal with the fallout. So he shoulders his pack and lets his hand drift to his sword handle. ] Perhaps when I'm back. [ And then reaching out to clap his friend by the shoulder. ] Stay safe.
See that you do. [ He offers him the smallest of nods and then moves to exit the rover. He doesn't want to be tardy and get on Dagger's badside before the misison even takes place. ]
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god athos
Of course. I after all owe you several. Why do you look like that?
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I need you to keep an eye on Aramis and d'Artagnan for me. I'm going away on one of Dagger's missions and I need someone to make sure they don't get into too much trouble while I'm gone.
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I will, of course. If they get into danger, I'll get them out of it.
Your mission - do I take it you can't tell me about it?
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[ Someone has to take care of those who can't do it for themselves. ] I'll be leaving soon. I just wanted to make sure someone would have their backs.
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[ That's the kind of man Athos is. That's why Sturmhond trusts him, even though he knows he's not fully on board with the CDC's goals. He won't put people at risk, no matter what his personal feelings are. ]
I'll have their backs, you can rely on that.
What about you? Are you ready for this? You look as though a stiff drink wouldn't go amiss.
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[ He's made a mess out of everything and he knows it. But there's no way to back out now and all he's going to have to do is deal with the fallout. So he shoulders his pack and lets his hand drift to his sword handle. ] Perhaps when I'm back. [ And then reaching out to clap his friend by the shoulder. ] Stay safe.
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[ He has the impression there’s more going on here than just this mission. Athos doesn’t just look anxious, he looks weary.
Now would not be the moment to ask him, even if there was time. Which there’s not, Sturmhond knows. He nods. ]
I will. Look after yourself. I’ll have that drink waiting when you come back.
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