[ Even if they were wearing armor, Maine would probably be able to pick out the disappointment in Wash's voice. Without it, he gets to see it on Wash's face, too.
Maine doesn't entirely hide his wince. Looks away quickly, down at the gloves held loosely in one hand. He needs to get better at this. He just doesn't know what "better" is.
He grunts in agreement and drops his hand from his neck. Starts pulling his gloves back on.
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Maine doesn't entirely hide his wince. Looks away quickly, down at the gloves held loosely in one hand. He needs to get better at this. He just doesn't know what "better" is.
He grunts in agreement and drops his hand from his neck. Starts pulling his gloves back on.
After a moment: ]
Sorry.
[ He knows he's fucking this up. ]