[ Matthias hadn't known he wanted compassion until it was freely handed over, and it's not lost on him, what's happened. Small stuff. It's important. It'd be awkward to thank the man, to express that he'd so rarely found such consideration, and that he can entertain a newfound respect, and even say so when Bucky simply shoots the rat. ]
[ Matthias follows its trajectory precisely. He's too restrained, generally, to gasp, but his eyes widen, and then admiration quickly lights his features. That was a far better shot than he would've made at the same number of paces, and he's the best in his generation. (He is the best. He made sure.) ]
I tried them, earlier. Quite useful.
[ And, because skill deserves recognition, ]
That was a good shot. [ And a little teasing, ]Maybe as good as my own would be.
[ But there is no real competition. He's glad to have someone friendly and competent next to him. Nina should meet him, she would like him. ]
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[ Matthias follows its trajectory precisely. He's too restrained, generally, to gasp, but his eyes widen, and then admiration quickly lights his features. That was a far better shot than he would've made at the same number of paces, and he's the best in his generation. (He is the best. He made sure.) ]
I tried them, earlier. Quite useful.
[ And, because skill deserves recognition, ]
That was a good shot. [ And a little teasing, ] Maybe as good as my own would be.
[ But there is no real competition. He's glad to have someone friendly and competent next to him. Nina should meet him, she would like him. ]