[Ah, yes, moments such as those were so chaotic. Pain and confusion abounded, and checking on each other only meant less time to make certain their teammates were fine, too.]

Mm.

[He’s going to find himself a few extra garments lying about to make an outfit; smoking the entire time, a trail of it coiling behind every step.]

The fear of losing someone I love, in any capacity, will dash my bravado to pieces. It is not a feeling I hope to revisit with you ever again.