[ Fragmented sentences are something that Maine can work with. Shit, they're practically all the big Freelancer uses when he speaks. Complete sentences are for when the situation is serious, or for when there can be no room for misunderstandings. Otherwise, Maine uses as few words as possible, valuing brevity and bluntness over damn near everything.
But hearing the short, stilted fragments coming out of Wash is different. It means that something's wrong. If there were any doubt in Maine's mind that Wash is telling the truth, it vanishes as he listens to his friend stumble over his words. Maine doesn't know how it's possible — but he trusts Wash.
"Shit."
Breathed out in a hiss between his teeth. The sort of thing that would sound like nothing but noise to strangers. To Wash, it'll likely sound dumbfounded.
After another moment spent staring at his teammate, Maine returns his gaze to the path ahead. Moves in silence for a moment, letting the information settle in his mind. Then: ]
You been safe?
[ Does he need to hunt anyone down and break their neck? ]
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But hearing the short, stilted fragments coming out of Wash is different. It means that something's wrong. If there were any doubt in Maine's mind that Wash is telling the truth, it vanishes as he listens to his friend stumble over his words. Maine doesn't know how it's possible — but he trusts Wash.
"Shit."
Breathed out in a hiss between his teeth. The sort of thing that would sound like nothing but noise to strangers. To Wash, it'll likely sound dumbfounded.
After another moment spent staring at his teammate, Maine returns his gaze to the path ahead. Moves in silence for a moment, letting the information settle in his mind. Then: ]
You been safe?
[ Does he need to hunt anyone down and break their neck? ]