[So very much that could have been different. So many other ways they could have solved it. They could have all been more honest with each other. Could have spoken about things, acted more like friends than just colleagues, in the end.]
[There are so many could haves.]
[It's so tiring, dwelling on them. Being angry over them. Angry at Jack, enraged at Reyes, upset over Ana. Reinhardt isn't one to bother anyone else with his baggage, such as it is, but for once, he just feels... old. Like too much has happened to keep pushing forward.]
[If he could not trust old friends to be truthful...?]
And I do not enjoy upsetting you with my anger, my friend.
[There's a slight uptick of the corner of his mouth there. His other hand covering hers.] I have work to do. With the two of you.
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[There are so many could haves.]
[It's so tiring, dwelling on them. Being angry over them. Angry at Jack, enraged at Reyes, upset over Ana. Reinhardt isn't one to bother anyone else with his baggage, such as it is, but for once, he just feels... old. Like too much has happened to keep pushing forward.]
[If he could not trust old friends to be truthful...?]
And I do not enjoy upsetting you with my anger, my friend.
[There's a slight uptick of the corner of his mouth there. His other hand covering hers.] I have work to do. With the two of you.