( Were circumstances other than they are, Herian would be labouring under certain burdens; the concern that Cosima spent this time with her from a sense of obligation, rather than enjoyment or even objective practicality, and that vicious shame that burrowed under her skin and festered, an emotionally pernicious parasite.
That might be one of scant few benefits to Tranquility: her baggage can't interfere with reality. Cosima had told her she could see to her own emotional well-being, and, based on her knowledge of Cosima's capability and unhampered by herself, Herian does not question it.
She extends her hand to Cosima without hesitation, and hoists her up easily. As controlled as Herian always was, as precise, her movements and manner in training could be as disconcerting as her speech and manner. Even helping Cosima up feels distant, in a way.
Franklin borks a squeaky protest, stomping his front paws - Herian doesn't take time to reassure or indulge him. Training Cosima is her current task, and as much as she is aware of her responsibility to him, entertaining him is objectively lower priority. )
You completed more circuits in the drills. Is your fatigue more severe than prior sessions?
( Circuits prior to the shield training has been a means to improve Cosima's agility and endurance for the inevitable emergency scenarios that would necessitate her shield, and to ensure she can reliably utilise even when tired. )
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That might be one of scant few benefits to Tranquility: her baggage can't interfere with reality. Cosima had told her she could see to her own emotional well-being, and, based on her knowledge of Cosima's capability and unhampered by herself, Herian does not question it.
She extends her hand to Cosima without hesitation, and hoists her up easily. As controlled as Herian always was, as precise, her movements and manner in training could be as disconcerting as her speech and manner. Even helping Cosima up feels distant, in a way.
Franklin borks a squeaky protest, stomping his front paws - Herian doesn't take time to reassure or indulge him. Training Cosima is her current task, and as much as she is aware of her responsibility to him, entertaining him is objectively lower priority. )
You completed more circuits in the drills. Is your fatigue more severe than prior sessions?
( Circuits prior to the shield training has been a means to improve Cosima's agility and endurance for the inevitable emergency scenarios that would necessitate her shield, and to ensure she can reliably utilise even when tired. )