( it's jack, it's genji, it's the countless other cost soldiers. it's wearing on angela even though she isn't the one fighting but worrying for her friends, wondering whether they'll be safe. there were different rules here and regardless of their skill she worried. and disagreed. additional violence on top of the war felt needless, but as she'd been reminded they needed to participate and the araneans liked the arenas.
still, as angela takes sight of genji, checking over his latest injuries, carefully examining where flesh met metal, she's unusually quiet. this time it's that silence that conveys her feelings rather than her words )
[ Angela had been quick to flag him down the moment that his fight in the arena had ended, and it's not as if Genji is surprised. This is her way of showing concern, after all, and he isn't going to begrudge her that. He's got a few scratches and bruises, nothing too worrisome, but Angela is probably the only person who could really tend to him, given his unique body.
Of course he's noticed how quiet she's being. Normally Angela would make conversation to put her patient at ease, though it doesn't always have to be that way with them. He's been in her care long enough that sometimes check-ups had been conducted in silence, but there's something about this that doesn't feel right. ]
Angela? Are you all right?
[ He dips his head down, trying to catch her gaze. ]
( it's an awkward silence to say the least. angela lets his question go unanswered for a few more seconds, finishing her examination. he isn't too hurt, mostly scratched and scraped rather than anything serious. it's lucky, and she should be relieved )
I'm fine. As are you.
( her hands fall from his body, examination finished as she takes a step back )
[ While Genji had tried to assure her that there were no serious injuries she needed to worry herself over, she'd insisted on taking a closer look all the same. He's figured out when there's no point to arguing with her, but when she announces him cleared, he nods. ]
I told you. [ He says it softly, not trying to rub her face in it. ] I know it's been some years since I've been an active member of Overwatch, but I haven't let myself get too soft.
[ Fighting is still something he's quite skilled at, and that's what the Araneans want from them. This is necessary, as much as Angela might not like it. ]
It doesn't matter. It isn't something that you can change.
( he could, he could stop fighting, but angela knew that he wouldn't. she'd already had the conversation with jack, and though the two men were different there was still some similarities between them. a sense of duty was one )
[ Fighting has been a part of Genji's life for too long for him to set it aside completely, and more than that, COST is clearly a military operation. There are expectations set on them, goals that they have to meet.
Genji heaves out a sigh and lowers his head. ]
Fighting is what I know how to do. I know it's not fair to continue placing that burden on you.
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still, as angela takes sight of genji, checking over his latest injuries, carefully examining where flesh met metal, she's unusually quiet. this time it's that silence that conveys her feelings rather than her words )
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Of course he's noticed how quiet she's being. Normally Angela would make conversation to put her patient at ease, though it doesn't always have to be that way with them. He's been in her care long enough that sometimes check-ups had been conducted in silence, but there's something about this that doesn't feel right. ]
Angela? Are you all right?
[ He dips his head down, trying to catch her gaze. ]
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I'm fine. As are you.
( her hands fall from his body, examination finished as she takes a step back )
The bruises should heal quickly.
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I told you. [ He says it softly, not trying to rub her face in it. ] I know it's been some years since I've been an active member of Overwatch, but I haven't let myself get too soft.
[ Fighting is still something he's quite skilled at, and that's what the Araneans want from them. This is necessary, as much as Angela might not like it. ]
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( angela steps away, avoiding looking at him. she wasn't concerned about his own skills or abilities but rather the skills of the araneans )
You're free to go.
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If not that, then what?
[ He can't just walk away, knowing that he's upset her. ]
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( he could, he could stop fighting, but angela knew that he wouldn't. she'd already had the conversation with jack, and though the two men were different there was still some similarities between them. a sense of duty was one )
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Genji heaves out a sigh and lowers his head. ]
Fighting is what I know how to do. I know it's not fair to continue placing that burden on you.