[Spoken like a true second in command and Shiro has to smile at the familiarity of it. Leaders are necessary - but so are the people that come along after them and make sure the world keeps functioning despite them. Shiro likes to think he's not too bad at being the first - but he wouldn't be surprised at all to learn his team pick up slack he's not aware of.
And some he is aware of.
He hopes they're not bickering too much to be effective while he's away. He has a great deal of faith in them and their ability to focus on what's important, but he also worries that he left before they'd bonded as closely as he knows they're capable.
Riza's answer - and Hayate's nose nudge - both pull him back from his musing and he smiles, giving the dog his free hand in the form of elongated head scratches, careful to pay attention to the sides of the jaws and behind the ears. He looks back at Riza and smiles. But - military. Or once was. That - could be helpful or hurtful... He keeps his voice light, joking, points upward with the hand holding his juice.]
I don't know. What if its a star ship I'd like? You think Aerugo would provide?
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And some he is aware of.
He hopes they're not bickering too much to be effective while he's away. He has a great deal of faith in them and their ability to focus on what's important, but he also worries that he left before they'd bonded as closely as he knows they're capable.
Riza's answer - and Hayate's nose nudge - both pull him back from his musing and he smiles, giving the dog his free hand in the form of elongated head scratches, careful to pay attention to the sides of the jaws and behind the ears. He looks back at Riza and smiles. But - military. Or once was. That - could be helpful or hurtful... He keeps his voice light, joking, points upward with the hand holding his juice.]
I don't know. What if its a star ship I'd like? You think Aerugo would provide?