[That's kind of another novel concept - being able to ask for new gear. Sure, you could run back to the CP and get your hands on a clean pair of dungarees if you really needed them, but radios, water, food, new socks, all of that you just get so used to doing without, or making do with what shit you have.
So he nods, mulling it over, and again, he can't help but brighten up a little at the offer of the apple.]
Yessir, [Gene says immediately, but then it hits him again who this is reminding him of, and of what happened, and of why he's here, and God, Ack Ack. How could they lose Ack Ack?
(Not that he would've wanted it to be Burgie, or one of the runners who'd been with them, or anyone else in K/3/5, but... Jesus.)
Some of that hurt and confusion probably plays out in his expression before he can fully control it, and then he just flashes a sort of shy, grateful smile at Steve. His eyes are still a little haunted, though, even if the smile's genuine.]
[spam!!]
So he nods, mulling it over, and again, he can't help but brighten up a little at the offer of the apple.]
Yessir, [Gene says immediately, but then it hits him again who this is reminding him of, and of what happened, and of why he's here, and God, Ack Ack. How could they lose Ack Ack?
(Not that he would've wanted it to be Burgie, or one of the runners who'd been with them, or anyone else in K/3/5, but... Jesus.)
Some of that hurt and confusion probably plays out in his expression before he can fully control it, and then he just flashes a sort of shy, grateful smile at Steve. His eyes are still a little haunted, though, even if the smile's genuine.]
Thanks, Cap. I really appreciate all this.