[A few startling revelations short and a universe away, Kazuhira Miller would like nothing more than if John had died alongside his mentor.]
[But this is here and this is now, a multitude of events and actual discussions between them as sane rational individuals later, and it's lent him a new perspective. He doesn't want this man to die, or worse. To fade and wither until death is a relief.]
For what it's worth, I think you made every choice to the best of your ability and the resources you had. And I'm saying that as an experienced base commander and soldier.
[Not some kid fresh out of the JSDF in the jungle. Not a silly playboy. He means it with a knowledgeable eye. But in a state of grief, it's probably not worth much.]
Is Ocelot there?
[He's at odds with the guy, but he doesn't want John to be alone right now.]
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[But this is here and this is now, a multitude of events and actual discussions between them as sane rational individuals later, and it's lent him a new perspective. He doesn't want this man to die, or worse. To fade and wither until death is a relief.]
For what it's worth, I think you made every choice to the best of your ability and the resources you had. And I'm saying that as an experienced base commander and soldier.
[Not some kid fresh out of the JSDF in the jungle. Not a silly playboy. He means it with a knowledgeable eye. But in a state of grief, it's probably not worth much.]
Is Ocelot there?
[He's at odds with the guy, but he doesn't want John to be alone right now.]