Gabriel got himself ready and was just finishing getting changed when Paul started to speak to him. "Yep I'm still here, it will take a bit more than that to get rid of me." He said to the pilot. "As for the girl, it is a sad thing to hear. It only moves to prove the fact that Children shouldn't be given weapons of mass destruction and sent to war. No offence meant, I was one of those children so long ago. As for this Gato, if he is as experienced as you say, we should keep an eye out in the future. If we can afford it, I would suggest that our aces stick in pairs. I could see a few of the less experienced ones being picked off if faced up against a vet." Gabriel offered his advice, his tone was sympathetic about the girls death, but at the same time cold from seeing it so many times before. Loosing men is part of battle, and although we might not agree with the reasons its our job to follow orders. They were soldiers and knew the risk heading into battle, but as we move forward we carry their dreams along with us. Your men will live on through you." Gabriel said trying to help the young pilot through the loss. "I don't mind listening, better complain to me then your men. You hold influence here, and talk like that could easily effect moral. At times like this you need to stand together united and strong. If you ever need it Ill listen." he said with a grin. "Well thanks kid, I'll be sure to continue to pull my weight around here. As long as I can support and protect your men I will be doing my job" Gabriel stated after Paul's compliment, walking with the young pilot to the debriefing.