He blushed faintly, looking away uncomfortably at the mention of his accolades, one hand thumbing the fabric tucked into his belt.
"I just do much job. This is unnecessary," Declan sighed, reaching up with his other hand to lightly scratch at the center of his brow. Shaking his head and gesturing for Aoba to follow, they made their hasty way back to the hangar and the ship. The medallion and mark were tucked into the crate with the cloaks, other embroidered marks and medallions buried in the bottom. His efforts were absolutely recognized; but perhaps part of the reason he was so dismissive about it was to do with the nature of the rewards. They were expected, given at specific achievement intervals for quantity more than quality. Declan felt like tasks that were (to him) basic didn't deserve such pomp.
"It bothers me how much more valuable a Titan is treated over other Guardians, too," Declan said after a while, leaning against the pilot seat and staring out at the blinding rush of snow.
"It was Mac that tracked and studied and did most of the work when we were containing SIVA for Saladin, but in the arena, all eyes are on me. I've seen Mac raise himself from the dead without the aid of his Ghost and take down ten people all on his own...but I throw up a shield and protect a flag, and earn more recognition. It's obscene."
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"I just do much job. This is unnecessary," Declan sighed, reaching up with his other hand to lightly scratch at the center of his brow. Shaking his head and gesturing for Aoba to follow, they made their hasty way back to the hangar and the ship. The medallion and mark were tucked into the crate with the cloaks, other embroidered marks and medallions buried in the bottom. His efforts were absolutely recognized; but perhaps part of the reason he was so dismissive about it was to do with the nature of the rewards. They were expected, given at specific achievement intervals for quantity more than quality. Declan felt like tasks that were (to him) basic didn't deserve such pomp.
"It bothers me how much more valuable a Titan is treated over other Guardians, too," Declan said after a while, leaning against the pilot seat and staring out at the blinding rush of snow.
"It was Mac that tracked and studied and did most of the work when we were containing SIVA for Saladin, but in the arena, all eyes are on me. I've seen Mac raise himself from the dead without the aid of his Ghost and take down ten people all on his own...but I throw up a shield and protect a flag, and earn more recognition. It's obscene."