[He's getting to spend time with the family he always wanted, he's good. He's great. He doesn't need a gold star sticker.
It's less than a single beat, how quick he is to respond. Like the snap of a tripped wire, like a hair trigger, one single burst of fire and the ship ahead splits at its unguarded seam beneath the bulwark of its own shields. Heat and flame and the thrill of adrenaline that prompts a quick, stoppered exhale. It's static, it's nothing. His fingers cinch and he's focused, watching for any more viable openings.
One ship takes damage in passing; the other is smart enough to keep its distance. Part of him distantly wonders if he's chomping at the bit from untainted satisfaction, or if it's shared bleed between the both of them.
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He's getting to spend time with the family he always wanted, he's good. He's great. He doesn't need a gold star sticker.It's less than a single beat, how quick he is to respond. Like the snap of a tripped wire, like a hair trigger, one single burst of fire and the ship ahead splits at its unguarded seam beneath the bulwark of its own shields. Heat and flame and the thrill of adrenaline that prompts a quick, stoppered exhale. It's static, it's nothing. His fingers cinch and he's focused, watching for any more viable openings.
One ship takes damage in passing; the other is smart enough to keep its distance. Part of him distantly wonders if he's chomping at the bit from untainted satisfaction, or if it's shared bleed between the both of them.
Part of him wonders if it matters at all.]