Ben knew what you were thinking as you noticed all the blood on his shield and uniform: 'Just another senseless killing machine'. It was a look he'd seen before, countless times even. It stung coming from you, his own flesh and blood, damnit. He was supposed to be the good guy yet the fear practically radiated off of you.

"You're scared." He stated, not a question, but a fact he thought was better to acknowlege. "That's smart. Most kids yer age are too damn stupid 'n reckless."