Page 196 - Demo

2030-JONE
We try to control, overcome, and even squash it with prepara- tion, but it’s still the prime factor in our reactions. If you get shot at and react to that stimuli without training, chances are you are headed for disaster automatically. I’ve looked at everything we’ve had to deal with whenever we are confronted with a situation and I am convinced that because of our training, after action reviews and preparation for contingencies, we survive in spite of fear.
“This is nothing new, and I don’t want it to sound like some revolutionary notion. It’s just that I don’t want you to get relaxed. “I want you all to know that I can think of no finer companions I would risk my life with. It’s time to step up to the plate for real. Grab on.”
Seige started a ritual calling for each member to cross his arms in front of himself and grabs the wrist of the man on his left and the one on the right.
“We will be separating and leaving here shortly, so I would like to say our prayer for absolution for the good we seek through evil means.”
Seige finished his prayer and the groups started separating to move out.
“May the force be with us,” Visara said, breaking the entire element into laughter.
The Reaction Factor 195