[And notice it he does-- there's a subtle lift of his chin as they approach, quickly scenting the air and ascertaining the extent of what they're dealing with, or trying to. It's an unpleasant thing, the stench of inner rot, biological yes but with something not quite right about it, something false--
--but he's momentarily distracted by Julius' movements, eyes sharp as he watches his superior, waits for orders or requests or some indication of what they do from here.]
And now we wait, I suppose.
[There's something in the way he says it, a vague tension that suggests waiting isn't quite to his liking, but at least there should be some movement required as they patrol the borders. A way to use up the kinetic energy pooling inside of him, now.
Down to their judgement. The fact is, if things are left to Giovanni's judgement it'll be a case of shoot first, ask questions never. But this is precisely why he has a Handler present. Someone to point the weapon, keep it sheathed when necessary.
There's a small pause, a slight hesitation as though he's uncertain as to whether his question will be welcomed, but then--]
The sickness seems to be setting in deep. I can smell it from here. Does it concern you?
no subject
--but he's momentarily distracted by Julius' movements, eyes sharp as he watches his superior, waits for orders or requests or some indication of what they do from here.]
And now we wait, I suppose.
[There's something in the way he says it, a vague tension that suggests waiting isn't quite to his liking, but at least there should be some movement required as they patrol the borders. A way to use up the kinetic energy pooling inside of him, now.
Down to their judgement. The fact is, if things are left to Giovanni's judgement it'll be a case of shoot first, ask questions never. But this is precisely why he has a Handler present. Someone to point the weapon, keep it sheathed when necessary.
There's a small pause, a slight hesitation as though he's uncertain as to whether his question will be welcomed, but then--]
The sickness seems to be setting in deep. I can smell it from here. Does it concern you?
[Are you capable of catching it, unlike him?]