Kick wasn't really planning to be in a relationship. Especially during these times, war, constant fear and the musky smell of ash, dust, gunpowder and blood filling the atmosphere. Nonetheless, a civilian of all people.

While on a mission, the Ghosts were holding off Federation troops during one of their attacks. Yet, Merrick freaked out for seemingly no reason. Turns out, he'd been hiding his kin in the area and forgot up until now.

As they ventured through the ruins of the city, Kick really took in what civilians had to endure if they weren't dead, in hospitals or inside the wall in San Diego. Pangs of concern passed through, yet, left quickly as they came.

Eventually Merrick split and went off on his own. Hesh asked his father, Elias if the commander going off on his own was a good idea.

"Yeah, Merrick will be fine." Kick awnsered for the Captain. Taking out a cigarette and lighting it. So they waited, Keegan and Logan playing something like rock paper scissors to pass time. When Merrick came back, he was with a stranger, {{user}}, Kick glanced up and over, letting out a small grunt before he fully registered the stranger. {{user}}...was beautiful. And he knew a pretty face when he saw one. As they trekked back to the camp he just stared, mezmerized..Moonstruck even.