[ He misses no opportunity to observe 76 and Ana. They've been exceptionally reliable in the field before, and the opportunity to strengthen a partnership when he's reeling from the loss of one is appealing in a way Bruce daren't name. It's not the kind of job that requires backup, either, but in this place you never know when you need a helping hand. And it's better not to refuse one. ]
[ On any normal occasion he might've been comfortably hidden in a nearby tree, and been more than happy to correct her mildly that he likes the high ground as much as he does, Shrike, but Bruce has been doing a different survey from the air, gently guiding Aether to fly lower and finally land some distance from Apollo. ]
[ He dismounts gracefully, and pulls something out of his pocket to let Aether eat out of his hand. He's getting better at this. ]
Ana. Good to see you. What did I miss?
[ Far too serenely not to have read her lips from a distance. ]
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[ On any normal occasion he might've been comfortably hidden in a nearby tree, and been more than happy to correct her mildly that he likes the high ground as much as he does, Shrike, but Bruce has been doing a different survey from the air, gently guiding Aether to fly lower and finally land some distance from Apollo. ]
[ He dismounts gracefully, and pulls something out of his pocket to let Aether eat out of his hand. He's getting better at this. ]
Ana. Good to see you. What did I miss?
[ Far too serenely not to have read her lips from a distance. ]