XI: Words
I don't know why, but this and the next one explain my head!canon regarding Captain's background. I'm still leaving it vague (I think) and... Well, I'll shut up and let you read.
"He reminds me of you," her soft statement was met with a skeptical look as he crossed his arms almost defensively. It wasn't that he didn't like Wheeler, but the boy… was just that. A boy. A very rash and at times foolish boy.
"You're kidding me right? I was never that hot headed."
Gaia calmly rose an eyebrow and smiled slightly, "I seem to remember a time before you became my champion. A time when you hurled yourself into dangerous situations without thinking… in fact, prove me wrong, but you still do at times."
"You used to call that bravery," he grumbled with a very slight pout. Gaia laughed lightly as she placed a soft hand on the hard skin of his arm.
"I meant no insult. You are brave; the bravest being I have ever known. I just meant Wheeler shares your passion of following your heart."
"I imagine that's why you chose us to begin with." His tone is softer, voice a little deeper as he tugs her closer to him, a strong arm wrapped around her smaller waist. Her smile is fond as she rested her head on his shoulder.
"And I haven't regretted my decision yet."