Time: Continuous
The first man drops before he even knows I’m here.
Clean shot.
Silent fall.
No hesitation.
No second guessing.
Because there isn’t time for it.
There never is.
Another shadow moves along the ridge—
I pivot—
Fire—
Miss—
Adjust—
Second shot—
Hit.
He goes down hard.
My breathing stays steady.
Controlled.
Focused.
Not fear.
Not panic.
Just—
clarity.
Jase
I shouldn’t be watchingher like this.
I should be up.
Fighting.
Leading.
Protecting.
Instead—
