[ A pinch of recklessness was necessary for their success, or it seemed that way at the time, at least. Their choices had been strategic, at least, not entirely stupid or emotional — certainly understandable, if nothing else. ]

I forget how retro you are sometimes, Carter. [ said lightly, with an amused lilt. It's part of her distinct charm. ] 'Course I'm definitely glad you got to give jumping a go before we started flying spaceships.

[ hoo boy, now that would be a leap without planes as stepping stones between earth and freefalling in pods from space. ]