[ Steve glances out the nearby window as the light has begun to fade. It's still bright outside, but a familiar orange has started to tint everywhere. A slight uncomfortable feeling begins to settle in his shoulders. Night is coming. How different is it going to be this time? He squares his shoulders and feels that familiar old military training kick in.
Breathing control. Clear headed. Focus on the mission.
Fuck, he misses being in a plane when this feeling kicks in.
The door opening behind him catches his attention. He half turns, nodding to Alan in a welcoming gesture. ]
Morning, sleeping beauty. Glad to see you're awake. [ That easy grin takes his face. He bets that Alan hates that joke about his last name. ] And, Faden is around. Give it a few minutes and she's bound to show up now that you're up.
[ The grumbling can be heard from behind the door that leads to the cells. Steve sighs and rolls his eyes. ] Need anything? Coffee? Probably can find some donuts or something if you need something a bit more--
--He's not going to eat it.
[ Steve turns his head to see Jesse walking back up to the double doors. He gives a glance to Alan that says 'See, told you so.' ]
Make sure the morgue is as good as you can get it with Estevez, Sevestapol. [ She nods to the Ranger who gives a small shrug and makes his way down the hall Jesse came from. Almost like they're swapping shifts. She watches the Ranger go before turning back to Alan.
A hand raises to gesture for them to step back into the office. The doors close behind her and she moves back to the spot she was at before. Leaning against the desk, sitting on the edge, hands wrapped around the rim. It's a way to help keep her rooted in place. This isn't going to be a conversation she likes.
An internal sigh. « I really need to stop hoping and having expectations for reunions. They're never what I hope for. » ]
So, I'm guessing you had questions for me, Wake? [ « Best to start off professional. Neutral. See where it goes from there. No getting hopes up or excited. Horror stories aren't meant to be happy. » ] You look like you're feeling better.
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Breathing control. Clear headed. Focus on the mission.
Fuck, he misses being in a plane when this feeling kicks in.
The door opening behind him catches his attention. He half turns, nodding to Alan in a welcoming gesture. ]
Morning, sleeping beauty. Glad to see you're awake. [ That easy grin takes his face. He bets that Alan hates that joke about his last name. ] And, Faden is around. Give it a few minutes and she's bound to show up now that you're up.
[ The grumbling can be heard from behind the door that leads to the cells. Steve sighs and rolls his eyes. ]
Need anything? Coffee? Probably can find some donuts or something if you need something a bit more--
--He's not going to eat it.
[ Steve turns his head to see Jesse walking back up to the double doors. He gives a glance to Alan that says 'See, told you so.' ]
Make sure the morgue is as good as you can get it with Estevez, Sevestapol. [ She nods to the Ranger who gives a small shrug and makes his way down the hall Jesse came from. Almost like they're swapping shifts. She watches the Ranger go before turning back to Alan.
A hand raises to gesture for them to step back into the office. The doors close behind her and she moves back to the spot she was at before. Leaning against the desk, sitting on the edge, hands wrapped around the rim. It's a way to help keep her rooted in place. This isn't going to be a conversation she likes.
An internal sigh. « I really need to stop hoping and having expectations for reunions. They're never what I hope for. » ]
So, I'm guessing you had questions for me, Wake? [ « Best to start off professional. Neutral. See where it goes from there. No getting hopes up or excited. Horror stories aren't meant to be happy. » ] You look like you're feeling better.