[ That answer is a pleasant surprise, and knocks some of the vitriol out of him. (Why are there so many people smarter than he used to be, even if this isn't something they chose for themselves--?) There's a short delay before his next response. ]
Mm
Bring back something that'll help
[ Shinn is still jealous of this objectively awesome no-civilians-around monster-fighting with a side of exploration trip. But under the current circumstances, with this expedition being a chance at an answer but keeping the lights on being a known necessity... well. Choices suck, but Shinn will deal with being on backline duty again. ]
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Mm
Bring back something that'll help
[ Shinn is still jealous of this objectively awesome no-civilians-around monster-fighting with a side of exploration trip. But under the current circumstances, with this expedition being a chance at an answer but keeping the lights on being a known necessity... well. Choices suck, but Shinn will deal with being on backline duty again. ]