[ And there, Markus hits on another source of his disquiet. Leading is a weight, a burden, a responsibility. You don't let someone untrustworthy clutch it in their hands.
The data in his head's corrupt. He means that in more ways the one. ]
Yeah. [ Breathed more than said. He's right about the difficulty. ] You're a leader, Markus. [ someone capable of discretion, fair judgment, control, revolution. Of course he knows, probably better than Fitz (when the individuals Fitz led before were more like the UNA soldiers than their team, ruthless in their obedience — and disposable). Even now, he knows Markus is leading him, in some way, expending effort to reassure a friend when he's the one recovering from injuries. ]
I know why I'd follow you. [ said as if that's obvious. Maybe it is. ] So... [ his mouth thins as he manages to refocus on his friend. ] Why'd you trust me, anyway?
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The data in his head's corrupt. He means that in more ways the one. ]
Yeah. [ Breathed more than said. He's right about the difficulty. ] You're a leader, Markus. [ someone capable of discretion, fair judgment, control, revolution. Of course he knows, probably better than Fitz (when the individuals Fitz led before were more like the UNA soldiers than their team, ruthless in their obedience — and disposable). Even now, he knows Markus is leading him, in some way, expending effort to reassure a friend when he's the one recovering from injuries. ]
I know why I'd follow you. [ said as if that's obvious. Maybe it is. ] So... [ his mouth thins as he manages to refocus on his friend. ] Why'd you trust me, anyway?