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[malnosso]

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[Voice]

[semper_cogitans]

[Mulder will probably eventually be treated to some very distressed weeping from a certain familiar scientist. It's clear that he's been crying for some time, now - ever since the draft list came out.]

M-Mr.... M-Mulder...?

...

I-I... ... I-I cannot d-do... d-do much for you, b-but... I, I h-hope... hope you w-will be alright...

Y-You do not d-deserve this... barbarism...

[But they're making him go anyway. They're making Don and Helios and Giles and Daisy and Japan and Mulder go.

... He hates the Malnosso right now.]

[Voice]

[ufo_fanboy]

[...Uh oh, the sound of crying, this isn't a good sign. Poor guy. :(]

Better I go than someone who can't defend themself.

Robert... I'm sorry. [He re-glances to the list to realize Don is there.] I wish they'd at least give us a choice in the matter.

[Voice]

[semper_cogitans]

Th-there are... n-non-combatants... o-on that list...

[Robert draws in a terrified, shaky breath.] D-Don can fight, b-but... I-I am a-afraid...

...

[Robert shakes his head, feeling like he wants to vomit.] Th-they never... give us a choice.

I-I wish I could do something to h-help...

[Voice]

[ufo_fanboy]

I know. If only we could prevent those noncombatants from being sent entirely... [Sigh. It's definitely frustrating.]

You can still help, though, even just by being supportive. We have to prepare before we get out there, so you could also possibly help Don get supplies together...

[Voice]

[semper_cogitans]

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I-I... I will try... m-my best to be an assistance to him...

[Protip: They'll end up getting engrossed in... well... other things instead, but it's the thought that counts, right?]

...

G-Good luck, Mr. Mulder, a-and please t-try to... stay safe...

[Voice]

[ufo_fanboy]

[Yes. The thought always counts.]

I'll do my best, I promise. Then when we all come back, we can celebrate.

[Not that Mulder is always the best at caution. But he'll give it his best, he doesn't want them to lose anyone out there after all.]