fbradshaw ‖ 002

[jinking]

Thank you to the Squadron Leaders for putting last weekend's exercise together. I can only speak for myself, but getting tossed into the deep end like that was both terrifying and exhilarating. I ain't ever been that close to a volcano before, and seeing one up close and personal was super cool thrilling. So glad y'all are the type of leaders wiling to give us challenges that makes us better pilots instead of just busier ones.

[...] And congratulations to Strike Group Alpha as well. You all managed to hold together under real pressure. That says a lot about the team, regardless of who happened to be in the lead despite A. Well flown. :)

SQUADRON LEADERS.

I totally understand the rationale behind putting the newest recruits in the squad leader seats, and I think it was a real good exercise for Sloane to show what she can do. Apollo [...] was also there, doing his thing! I did want to ask, though. If we run something like this again, would there be an opportunity for me to prove my mettle as a leader as well? If not, that's alright. I trust your judgment on these things!

FRIENDS OF FOX. [ if it feels right to you, go for it! ]

Some of y'all might've noticed we've got a new face on the Mnemo! Bear Bradshaw. Seeing as most of you can put two and two together, it probably won't come as much of a surprise when I say he's my brother. I'm just as surprised as the rest of you!!! I thought he was still veiled back on the AC compound, but here we are!

He doesn't remember me, which is soooo okay. Really. I'm sure everything will work out just great in the end. But if you've been thinking, hey, that guy kinda looks like Fox if he were super jacked and didn't have a mustache — now you know! Ha ha.

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[iyla]

you haven’t spoken since? your choice or his?

i’m sure you’ll keep him safe.

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[adequacies]

Apparently mutual. He has a mouth.

It’ll be harder emotionally than any sort of physical risk.

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[iyla]

are you not talking to him because he hasn’t talked to you or are you not talking to him independently of that?

well, the tequila will help with that. […] i can’t imagine it’s easy to see someone you love when they’re still veiled.

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[adequacies]

It just hasn’t come up. I don’t talk to him with particular regularity to begin with, and I’ve been busy.

No. I hate it.

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[iyla]

how often do you have to talk to someone to consider it regular?

i don’t think i could do it.

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[adequacies]

Once a week, maybe.

It’s hard, but so are many things. It’s a matter of preparing myself for it beforehand.

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[iyla]

i’m sorry, you’re trying to say you talk to him less than once a week? please.

i hope it goes well enough.

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[adequacies]

Without interference, yes. Cal usually forces the issue, he’s a meddler.

It will. And if not, tequila.

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[iyla]

are you lying to me or lying to yourself? you’re always talking to that man.

either way, tequila.

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[adequacies]

It’s not my fault if he keeps approaching me to be told he’s irritating.

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[iyla]

oh, i see. we’re going with delusional.

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[adequacies]

You’re seemingly determined to think so.

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[iyla]

it’s called having eyes.

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[adequacies]

Are they functional?

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[iyla]

would you like me to go find some quotes from the other day?

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[adequacies]

From when I was drugged?

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[iyla]

correct. people tend to say the things they wouldn’t normally when they’re out of it.

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[adequacies]

There’s a reason you can’t legally pull a confession from someone while they’re intoxicated.

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[iyla]

oh, are we in a court of law now?

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[adequacies]

Worse. We’re in a ship that’s too small.

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[iyla]

you’re right. that is worse. […] it’s smarter not to act on impulses.

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[adequacies]

It’s very hard not to act on impulses.

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[iyla]

i, for one, am very bad at it.

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[adequacies]

Do you want to be better with it? I have a trick.

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[iyla]

what’s the trick?