It took a lot out of all of them in different ways. The Chief doesn't know Dave, not well, but the kid is tough. He's glad he's through alright.
But as for what Wash meant...
"I'm fine, Wash. You don't weigh that much."
It shook him, though. John has lost people, many people, and it's always hurt. Not even years of war with the Covenant could completely dull him to that sense of loss. But the flinch in his chest at the thought of Wash dying is different, too intense for what it is. He hasn't wanted to dissect that feeling. Part of him knows it's dangerous somehow, a thing best not given a name.
It's over. That's what matters. He can crack wise and move past it, leave the worst things safely unexamined. His heart may have stopped for a moment, but it's beating again.
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It took a lot out of all of them in different ways. The Chief doesn't know Dave, not well, but the kid is tough. He's glad he's through alright.
But as for what Wash meant...
"I'm fine, Wash. You don't weigh that much."
It shook him, though. John has lost people, many people, and it's always hurt. Not even years of war with the Covenant could completely dull him to that sense of loss. But the flinch in his chest at the thought of Wash dying is different, too intense for what it is. He hasn't wanted to dissect that feeling. Part of him knows it's dangerous somehow, a thing best not given a name.
It's over. That's what matters. He can crack wise and move past it, leave the worst things safely unexamined. His heart may have stopped for a moment, but it's beating again.