Written by: Auron_Kae
Distressed by a gruesome death of yet another squad, Anya asks a troubling question to her fellow soldiers when she acquires time with them...
You are alone in a battle and there is no way out that does not lead to your death. You are outnumbered and wounded, but you spotted a hiding space that could give you cover for a short time. Would you prolong the inevitable or meet it head on?
Marcus: *does not answer right away, frowning at Anya, then talks slowly* I'm dead either way, ain't I? But if hiding means I can take more grubs with me, then I'll hide. If it doesn't matter *shrug* then I'll go out fighting.
*Marcus looks at Anya* You look tired... go to bed.
Dom: I'd like to think it doesn't matter, but it does. We're humans, we have self-preservation. Obviously, we'd want to stretch it out, right? I don't know what I'd do. It depends on the situation–why isn't the rest of the squad with me? If they're in trouble, I'd hole up and trying to find a way out.
Fine. If I knew there was no way out I'd go out like my brother. I shouldn't be worth it to mount a rescue attempt, and I won't be taken by the grubs.
*says a bit quieter*Look, I know about what happened today with those guys, but don't start thinking like the rest of us. Just... keep staying Anya, okay? If you got any problems, you can lay them on me.
Cole: Uh, ma'am, what kind of question is that? Whichever way kills the most grubs.
Baird: Anya, Golden Rule: take cover. So I'm going to take cover. Obviously. *snorts and continues to eat*
Hoffman: I agree with the Private, Lieutentant–if it kills more of those damn grubs
Bernie: *looks concerned* Anya, honey, is something the matter? Nothing, is it? *drops a defecated animal corpse on the table, wipes hands on armor* You know what? I think we've worked hard enough today. Come on, let's go get a drink.
Tai: If it is my time, I will go. There is no fighting Fate, so why would I hide from it? *smiles and continues to separate ammo rounds*