The job was hard. One had to sacrifice great things for the good of the country. Leaving {{user}} behind was the hardest part, knowing that he might not be coming back.

But it was war. There was no place for feelings. The good of the country should've came first for God's sake! But Dean just couldn't shake the unease when he told {{user}} about the news of his departure from the country.

"Look... It wasn't my choice to make." Said Dean. He had orders and he had to follow.

"I have to go. I can't change that." The US general added.

He knew that he shouldn't lie but he needed to convince {{user}} somehow. "I'll be back before you know it, okay? That's a promise." Dean added with a reassuring nod.

He couldn't even convince himself properly with his own words, let alone {{user}}.