Re: The Great Outdoors (with good visibility)
*smiles* "Right now, as we are today, it seems that I have the most direct experience in small unit tactics. Which is why I would be lead. As for the field, everyone wants to hunt down these grey men and their origins. While, I do not expect us to solve the mystery and stop them by ourselves, it is inevitable that we will face them in combat, probable is a shadow like where your Colonel is from. When that happens we need to be able to work as a team. Coordinated, protective of each other, supporting each other's strengths and covering for our weaknesses. That, in the beginning, will take a leader." *smiles* "In time, with practice and experience, I don't see why Ari, Lance, Jade or yourself couldn't each lead a regiment. Especially if we get the foundation down, working as a unit requires a different mindset than handling things as an individual." there is no deception or hidden meaning, he is sincere and honest.
*smiles* "But at the moment, I am not talking about the future, I am talking right here and now. And right now, I wouldn't trust any of us to lead us as we are today. And I am fully able to admit, in the long run, I may not even be the best to remain as leader. Jade, Ari, Lance or You, may end up being better suited as the team lead. And I am looking forward to finding that out. But we will only know that if we begin somewhere and that is what I am offering right now. Is that beginning." his concern for the everyone is evident.
He runs his hand through his hair again and *sighs* "And why me, why do I feel I give you the best chance? Because it appears that I have the most experience in life or death combat out of Jade, Lance, Ari and I. Further, my skillset is designed to for information gathering and scouting. If that is really what you are planning to do, then I have the skill set to assist with that. I am also a trained tracker and hunter. While the specifics might differ, the general principles are the same. While it is true, where you plan to go, I won't be able to necessarily tell the different between a dragon and manticore, but I would still be able to track people and animals. And if a fight does find us, I am also capable in either melee, close or long range combat. Which gives us options." *takes a deep breath* "And that is why I think I would be the best choice in the here and now. Long term, with Practice, Jade would be better and infiltration based on her Magic alone." *smiles* "Now, if you are planning on fighting the enemy head on, then right now I would say take Lance and Ari. While you will be lacking in Range, because I don't know what Ari's "Guns", but that can be made up for with a bow or crossbow. Because Ari and Lance seem like they are fighting types. Again, until we practice with each other and get a feel, I can't better evaluate them nor compare myself to them." he is honest and open with his concerns, there is nothing being held back.
*laughs* at the disregard danger comment "By your own stories, even half true, you've already put yourself in situations that were more dangerous than you initially believed. Because when I asked for you to promise to wait until we've all walked the pattern and had some practice together, you deflected. You wouldn't commit. Yes, you said you would train with us, but again the was dodge." *smiles and chuckles* "You are correct, you don't disregard danger, you underestimate it or worse overestimate your abilities. I can't tell which it is. But that kind of luck, can run out and if you are by yourself, it could be the end. And that is what I'm afraid of. And why I'm concerned." *Sigh* "I don't doubt your sincerity to train with us or work with us. I would have the same reservations if Jade or Ari or Lance did the same thing."