[That makes him glance at Hanzo, a little surprised. Respect specifically hasn't really been a part of his interactions with his charge; he cares about Imber, is protective of him and does his best to nurture the growing intelligence there, but aside from wishing the little alien had more respect for morning sleep-ins and personal space, it hasn't crossed his mind to demand respect at all.
He looks at the pair playing in the stream and shrugs, wrinkling his nose and deciding instead to respond to the first.]
You're probably right. About the sling thing, I mean. Certainly my back is the happier for the break. [He gives a little laugh; even after two missions with ALASTAIR Evan is not muscular. A solid month of walking, climbing and camping has left him fit enough, his stamina better than he had ever thought it could be, but that kind of fitness does not exactly show in muscle mass.]
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He looks at the pair playing in the stream and shrugs, wrinkling his nose and deciding instead to respond to the first.]
You're probably right. About the sling thing, I mean. Certainly my back is the happier for the break. [He gives a little laugh; even after two missions with ALASTAIR Evan is not muscular. A solid month of walking, climbing and camping has left him fit enough, his stamina better than he had ever thought it could be, but that kind of fitness does not exactly show in muscle mass.]