Mask calmed slightly. He saw something in Puru that reminded him of...
"Manny." He said quietly. He took off his mask.
"Thank you, Puru. You're a good kid." He said as he took out his canteen and took a drink. He needed to stop rushing into the heat of battle. Just because he is top of his class, doesn't mean he's unfailable.
"I needed that." He said replacing the mask.
"Ready for the next order."