[ the change in conversation is something he appreciates, though he doesn't say it. it's a strange thing, isn't it? years of practicing restraint, of being cool and collected, gone in a flash.
if nothing else, at least he can tell that the other man seems to be in the same proverbial boat as him. ]
Actually, I'd left him outside the undergrowth while I looked for the creature. Figured that if I got into trouble, he might be able to help later.
[ this was an ill thought out plan, to say the least. he's going to be kicking himself for weeks. ]
[ Reinhardt scratches his beard a little trying not to feel so ashamed of how he had acted. So he just focuses on the dog. It's better than anything else he can think of. Like why he had been so damn afraid.]
That was a smart plan. He helped a lot. He's a good boy. Would it be okay for me to treat this good boy to a steak? His owner too? And a beer?
[ Because Reinhardt needs a damn beer after that, and he sort of thinks food will make up for the fact that he had put his shield up between himself and Ocelot. He had treated this man as an enemy. ]
[ when DD hears the word "steak", his ears immediately perk up, and a ghost of a smile actually manages to cross Ocelot's face. while still unsettled by the whole ordeal... ]
Well, I think it's pretty obvious what he wants. And, I wouldn't say no to a drink.
[ especially not after that. and besides, if nothing else, the other man was intriguing.
and exactly his type but that's neither here nor there. ]
[ Reinhardt actually manages a laugh. It's not half as hearty and boisterous as his usually are. He knows he's going to be thrown for a while. But food and drink with someone who understands why he's still on edge will help. ]
A dog after my own heart. And a man too. Then I suppose we should head back to the town then. I know a good place that has both and I'm sure they'll welcome your furry friend if I insist. [ Translation: he'll loom like the giant he is until DD is allowed in to enjoy that steak with them. ]
[ He takes one more look back into the jungles with a scowl, adjusts the vambrace with a deep calming breath and then turns to head back. This time though, he'll keep his steps shorter, in keeping with his companion's height. ]
[ he can feel some of the calm returning to him, still unable to fully comprehend what had done that. but, at least, he's starting to feel more like the current version of himself, and less like a twenty year old who found himself in just a little too much over his head. ]
I've seen some strange things back home, but usually I can at least see them.
[ He blinks and shakes his head. It's more habit than anything else that he reaches out and rests a large hand upon the man's shoulder. Reinhardt is just a very physically demonstrative person. ] You owe me nothing, mein Freund. It is my treat.
[ He gives the smallest squeeze of understanding. ] I know what you mean. It's bad enough that I'm already halfway there [ he reaches to lightly tap the bottom of the huge scar that took his eye ] I really hate it when I can't see what I'm fighting. One day I will put bright lights on my armor and I will go back out there. I will go out there and I will END that thing. Whatever it was.
[ well, isn't that a nice sentiment. although, in Ocelot's line of work owing someone "nothing" rarely meant that at all.
you can't blame him for being a little wary, can you? ]
Well, at least you haven't let it slow you down. [ funny. everyone he knows who has lost an eye somehow is just as capable without it. ] Let me know when you do. I've got a score to settle with that thing myself.
[ DD gives a bark. ]
Or, take DD along. He seemed to have the best experience in there.
[ Not at all. It's just something Ocelot will have to learn. There there is at least one man in this world whose word is his bond. Someone who actually tries to live up to impossible knightly virtues. ]
No, I haven't, though I will admit there was a time when I missed every single thing I grabbed it. It was really very frustrating. My new unit must have learned a lot of very interesting German swears from me. [ After all, he went straight from Eichenwalde to Overwatch, without any time in between to really heal. He had needed the distraction. ]
And of course I will, Mein Freund. Between the two of us, we will crush it! And DD can come too, so that we don't get lost coming back out victorious. But for now, semi-decent beer calls.
[ He'll just throw a heavy arm over Ocelot's shoulders and head off as if nothing had ever happened. Just two friends going to get drunk. ]
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if nothing else, at least he can tell that the other man seems to be in the same proverbial boat as him. ]
Actually, I'd left him outside the undergrowth while I looked for the creature. Figured that if I got into trouble, he might be able to help later.
[ this was an ill thought out plan, to say the least. he's going to be kicking himself for weeks. ]
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That was a smart plan. He helped a lot. He's a good boy. Would it be okay for me to treat this good boy to a steak? His owner too? And a beer?
[ Because Reinhardt needs a damn beer after that, and he sort of thinks food will make up for the fact that he had put his shield up between himself and Ocelot. He had treated this man as an enemy. ]
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Well, I think it's pretty obvious what he wants. And, I wouldn't say no to a drink.
[ especially not after that. and besides, if nothing else, the other man was intriguing.
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A dog after my own heart. And a man too. Then I suppose we should head back to the town then. I know a good place that has both and I'm sure they'll welcome your furry friend if I insist. [ Translation: he'll loom like the giant he is until DD is allowed in to enjoy that steak with them. ]
[ He takes one more look back into the jungles with a scowl, adjusts the vambrace with a deep calming breath and then turns to head back. This time though, he'll keep his steps shorter, in keeping with his companion's height. ]
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Well, then I'll have to owe you, now won't I?
[ he can feel some of the calm returning to him, still unable to fully comprehend what had done that. but, at least, he's starting to feel more like the current version of himself, and less like a twenty year old who found himself in just a little too much over his head. ]
I've seen some strange things back home, but usually I can at least see them.
[ it angers him. ]
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[ He gives the smallest squeeze of understanding. ] I know what you mean. It's bad enough that I'm already halfway there [ he reaches to lightly tap the bottom of the huge scar that took his eye ] I really hate it when I can't see what I'm fighting. One day I will put bright lights on my armor and I will go back out there. I will go out there and I will END that thing. Whatever it was.
[ It's a matter of Pride now. ]
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you can't blame him for being a little wary, can you? ]
Well, at least you haven't let it slow you down. [ funny. everyone he knows who has lost an eye somehow is just as capable without it. ] Let me know when you do. I've got a score to settle with that thing myself.
[ DD gives a bark. ]
Or, take DD along. He seemed to have the best experience in there.
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No, I haven't, though I will admit there was a time when I missed every single thing I grabbed it. It was really very frustrating. My new unit must have learned a lot of very interesting German swears from me. [ After all, he went straight from Eichenwalde to Overwatch, without any time in between to really heal. He had needed the distraction. ]
And of course I will, Mein Freund. Between the two of us, we will crush it! And DD can come too, so that we don't get lost coming back out victorious. But for now, semi-decent beer calls.
[ He'll just throw a heavy arm over Ocelot's shoulders and head off as if nothing had ever happened. Just two friends going to get drunk. ]
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DD will always remember. ]