Feeling down

[majestic_keiki]

[As deaths, messed-up terrorists, close calls and incredibly embarrassing pilot suits piled up over the last few weeks Kei have been visibly appearing more and more stressed when not needed to seem strong to comfort those more personally affected. At a quiet moment somewhere without a huge crowd, she let out a comment on it after a long, awkward pause.]

This is what it means to be a soldier, isn't it? At least when a major war is going on.

Comments

[majestic_keiki]

No, I meant that you could just as well say that I should stay and you leave.

[dolorous_sensei]

No I couldn't. I hate being in the military, but someone has to fight all those giant monsters and crazy terrorists. You're still young, with your whole future ahead of you. I'm already a bitter, jaded veteran with no plan for my middle age.

[majestic_keiki]

Other than trying to lower morale?

[dolorous_sensei]

I'm just telling the truth!

[majestic_keiki]

Think about the effects of it next time you do.

[dolorous_sensei]

Well, sorry then. Still, I guess you do have it worse. I am regretting it now, but I did make my own choice. You can't even be regretful, because the choice was made for you.

[majestic_keiki]

Right. It's a frustrating place to be.