Zack's reaction is immediate; no longer cowed, no longer a puppy being told no, he steps forward and throws an arm out, as if to bodily block Kunsel from sight or reach. He's frowning right back at Angeal now, bright eyes a little darker than usual. He's probably sticking his boot even further down his throat, but...
"Don't take it out on him--it was all me. He just didn't abandon me, and that's honorable SOLDIER behavior!" His frown deepens, clearly remembering the lectures he's heard on the topic over the past year or so. "Leave no man behind, right? He didn't! Don't punish him for my choice!"
Zack's behavior may be like a puppy, but that includes his loyalty to his friends. He won't let Kunsel get punished for his stupid temper and what came after. There's a storm on Angeal's face, but thunder's starting to brew across Zack's features as well. Punish him all you want, Angeal, says that expression. But don't hurt his friend.
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Zack's reaction is immediate; no longer cowed, no longer a puppy being told no, he steps forward and throws an arm out, as if to bodily block Kunsel from sight or reach. He's frowning right back at Angeal now, bright eyes a little darker than usual. He's probably sticking his boot even further down his throat, but...
"Don't take it out on him--it was all me. He just didn't abandon me, and that's honorable SOLDIER behavior!" His frown deepens, clearly remembering the lectures he's heard on the topic over the past year or so. "Leave no man behind, right? He didn't! Don't punish him for my choice!"
Zack's behavior may be like a puppy, but that includes his loyalty to his friends. He won't let Kunsel get punished for his stupid temper and what came after. There's a storm on Angeal's face, but thunder's starting to brew across Zack's features as well. Punish him all you want, Angeal, says that expression. But don't hurt his friend.