#legacyweb

                 “ NO PLEASE,  DON’T RUSH to say thanks or anything,  ”  he muttered,  leaning to rest his elbows on his knees as he caught his breath.  Normally intercepting trouble didn’t make him breathless but glancing down,  he saw the gash across his side,  pain kicking in as adrenaline subsided.  At least the danger had passed,  civilians and alike had been cleared now for clean up.  “ So you’re welcome, ”  he huffed.  His regret was instant, knowing he should show concern.  “ You’re alright?  No injuries or do I need to run us to the hospital? ”