[The trust, not only the statement of it but the show of it, makes Ben hesitate a moment, though he helps pull Alex up first. It's been a long time since anyone's trusted him, since he's been trustworthy.
It's been a long time since he's felt trustworthy. But this, he can do. This he can absolutely do. His answer is to turn away towards the door to the CTS, where he'll eventually fetch up against the door while he waits for Alex to let them in - which he stops him from at the last moment, realizing he hasn't ever been in there and where he'd like to start can be done right here, right now.]
The best tactic to employ in a hostile environment, or an overwhelming situation, is to attempt to avoid an altercation in the first place. Vigilance, caution, and strategic reconnaissance if possible. Retreat if necessary. Awareness of the surroundings, where you might end up cornered, where you can corner others.
This is undervalued by far too many, especially those to whom things like strength, proficiency, and safety are assumed. [He pauses, straightening up to glance around the deck area. He's already well aware of the cover areas, the choke points, the lines of sight. He has been almost from day one.] The deck is a terrible site for defense. Tell me three reasons why.
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It's been a long time since he's felt trustworthy. But this, he can do. This he can absolutely do. His answer is to turn away towards the door to the CTS, where he'll eventually fetch up against the door while he waits for Alex to let them in - which he stops him from at the last moment, realizing he hasn't ever been in there and where he'd like to start can be done right here, right now.]
The best tactic to employ in a hostile environment, or an overwhelming situation, is to attempt to avoid an altercation in the first place. Vigilance, caution, and strategic reconnaissance if possible. Retreat if necessary. Awareness of the surroundings, where you might end up cornered, where you can corner others.
This is undervalued by far too many, especially those to whom things like strength, proficiency, and safety are assumed. [He pauses, straightening up to glance around the deck area. He's already well aware of the cover areas, the choke points, the lines of sight. He has been almost from day one.] The deck is a terrible site for defense. Tell me three reasons why.