Being left in the dark was one of the worst things you wanted to happen when on a mission.
Though it was protocol for all soldiers to be briefed on what they were walking into, there was no way to know how things would go.
It helped knowing your target, being familiar with the terrain, and being able to think under pressure, but he was certain that without recon, an entire fleet would be sitting ducks, waiting to get their heads chopped off.
Knowing things made him feel safe and better prepared.
"Maybe it really is just end-of-term nerves?" He offered.
The Anchor shrugged. "Maybe."
Though somehow, he couldn't bring himself to believe it could be that simple.
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"Things are weird around here, right?" Killian said as he leaned back into his chair, propping his legs over the table.
Ehioze gave him a disapproving glance, making the Striker smile in response.
"I thought I was the only one who noticed," Alexandria exclaimed.
