[ITP: Preparing for Death]

[takeme2urpants]

[ZEX has made the decision to return to his home for the holidays. Unfortunately, this means that he will end up dying before his vacation day is out--Captain Zelnick told him as much, back in the day. And so... understandably, he is thinking about it quite often.]

[Of course, when one thinks about something often enough around telepaths, word

Comments

[knightlyriderp]

[derpworrying about everyone acting all weird]

[takeme2urpants]

Hardly--I was prepared for this when I enlisted. I am a soldier, it would be ridiculous otherwise. You are not, and therefore not... deserving of this feeling.

[knightlyriderp]

Knowing it might happen isn't the same thing as knowing it will!

[takeme2urpants]

Truly, I am glad that I know--it... I can accomplish more, knowing. And reassure my friends, as I am attempting to do...

I do not want to cause you undue stress. After all, I am fairly confident I shall return in one piece.

[knightlyriderp]

I...think I understand that a little, but...

[takeme2urpants]

...It is important to me. If it weren't, I would not insist upon it.

[knightlyriderp]

...mm. I'll try not to worry too much.

[takeme2urpants]

[Another squeezy hug before pulling away]

There is too much grief already, yes? I do not wish to add to it.

[knightlyriderp]

I think there will always be some, but talking to you about it does help.

[takeme2urpants]

Ah, I am glad for that. ♥

[knightlyriderp]

Also I hope it isn't...um, too painful?

[;w;]

[takeme2urpants]

I am not certain how it will happen, unfortunately, otherwise I could be more reassuring... but yes, I hope that as well.

[knightlyriderp]

R-Right.

[takeme2urpants]

My crew will be there, and so... at least that is as it should be.

[knightlyriderp]

Ah...that's good.

[takeme2urpants]

And I will return here after. I am certain of it, now--there is too much for me here.