( 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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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.