As far as Horatio was concerned, he should be able to stand alone against whatever the world threw at him, and protect those around him. That he might sometimes need protection or support was, still, a very foreign concept. Other units on a military action? Of course. But personal support? Not Horatio Hornblower.
He moved his hand, putting it on Archie's opposite shoulder, tugging his friend into a half hug.]
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As far as Horatio was concerned, he should be able to stand alone against whatever the world threw at him, and protect those around him. That he might sometimes need protection or support was, still, a very foreign concept. Other units on a military action? Of course. But personal support? Not Horatio Hornblower.
He moved his hand, putting it on Archie's opposite shoulder, tugging his friend into a half hug.]
We're in this together.