> "How 'Matt Brennan' of you, Matt." It was amazing that one phrase could be
> packed with so much irony, bitterness and pain.
>
> Back still to him, Candance took a breath and started over. "I must consider
> you in my decision. You seem to think that I can hold myself together.
> I have my doubts. The problem is that I'm risking not only my sanity, but
> your life. Do you understand that?"
>
> Her first response made his eyebrow raise. What followed was a touch
> calmer, and his response was based on the latter, not the former.
>
> "I do understand. Doubts are normal. Doubts can act as a safety
> mechanism to keep up alive and well. However, doubts can't rule us.
> You are no more responsible for my life than I am for yours. It is a
> shared burden, not one that you must bear alone.", he answered kindly.
"You are wrong on that point. How many missions have you been on when the
actions of another made the difference between survival and death? Even
serving on a ship, you have to depend on your shipmates, your captain."
Candance turned to face Matt. "You could very well find yourself
dependent upon
me to escape capture or even death. Those are the stakes for you.
"Are you willing to bet your life that I won't fall apart?" This time, it was
she who was trying to give him the out.
"I am willing to bet that you are stronger than you think."
{response}
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