Again there was odd sense of duality, of feeling two things at once. The camaraderie and confidence those words offered him, from a true soldier to him in a time of need. On the other hand, they were both naked and Tolten was still getting used to the idea of being touched.

He made a strange little keening noise in his throat before settling his jarred...well...everything.

"I suppose you're right," he responded, and this time he squeezed his eyes shut. "I've yet to see these monsters, but...well, I've seen plenty of monsters. But I will be very careful."

The announcement startled him and caused him to pull away, unaware that much time had passed.

"Oh god," he muttered, wiping wet hair out of his face. "It's lunchtime already..." And then he had to smile, and even chuckle a bit. "Sergeant, I think I'm forever in your debt for distracting me through this...experience."