[Again, a curt nod as he continues his forward trajectory, movements fluid and silent, cutting through the darkness like the blade of a knife.]
As you like it, Sir.
[For himself, he's unconcerned-- there's little they can do to him, after all, that he needs to be concerned about, all wounds healing within the blink of an eye, his body built for this kind of battle. But there's his superior to think about, and whilst he's aware that the man walking behind him now is perfectly capable of handling himself, there's also the conditioned part of him that will defend him until the end. Put himself in harms way in order to ensure his protection.
Conditioning, yes, but perhaps something more than that, too.
Slowly they draw closer, closer still, until finally through the trees he begins to pick up on the faint sound of hushed and murmured voices.]
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As you like it, Sir.
[For himself, he's unconcerned-- there's little they can do to him, after all, that he needs to be concerned about, all wounds healing within the blink of an eye, his body built for this kind of battle. But there's his superior to think about, and whilst he's aware that the man walking behind him now is perfectly capable of handling himself, there's also the conditioned part of him that will defend him until the end. Put himself in harms way in order to ensure his protection.
Conditioning, yes, but perhaps something more than that, too.
Slowly they draw closer, closer still, until finally through the trees he begins to pick up on the faint sound of hushed and murmured voices.]