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<span class="mu-b">“...Well, I think they'd be <span class="mu-s">about the same</span>. Just in different ways. It's never easy, no matter what.”</span>
He seems to enjoy that answer. You aren't sure why, but he seems to enjoy not being reminded or praised of his position. Especially considering how important and respected military careers are in the Hegemony.
“...It just gets tiring, you know. Everyone expects so much of me, and when I deliver, they praise me for it like I'm some kind of bloody hero. I'm just following the program. You know? The steps for success are all listed out. Where as you are doing something totally new. I don't want to be praised for doing something that was simple and easy.”
<span class="mu-b">”Well, I'll make sure not to praise you.”</span>
“Oh no, I didn't say that! When I do something worthy of it- you'd <span class="mu-i">better</span> be ready to praise me! Give the future me the respect he deserves!”
You giggle. After a few minutes, he's disposed of all the boxes. It would have taken you a good hour to move all that stuff- you thank him again. He extends his hand- a handshake? How formal. You find something about that funny. It's endearing.
“It's a shame I'll be gone before your cafe is operational. I'll have to come back when the war is over.”
<span class="mu-b">”You'd <span class="mu-i">better</span>. What's your name?”</span>
“I'm <span class="mu-s">Hass</span>. Hass Takar. And you?”
<span class="mu-b">”I'm Jemma.”</span>
“...No family name?”
<span class="mu-b">”It's not important.”</span>
You just thought 'Jemma Takar' was a little too forward. You'd really prefer it if Hass doesn't die.