Wade falls silent in quiet suprise hearing Maria's words. Of course he understood coming from a long line of military himself. Loved one always came first and he was sure if he had someone back home that it might have been him asking to leave. One hand holding the compress the other goes to his cheek. Looking at Wedge his second motions for him to go say good bye.<br/><br/>Heading out after the Commander he jogs, "Commander wait! I just want to say farewell... Take care of your family and if the company tries anything send me a message and I'll personally lead the run that bombs the corporation back to the stone age...."<br/><br/>Straightening he claps her shoulder like any comrade in arms in the Crimson Lance and even says the words that only a member of the Lance would say to another, "Fly high and Fly Free Maria... When this is all over you'll have to be sure to get a hold of me see we can all catch up. I really want to meet the man that landed to tough Commander Berlini."<br/><br/>His eyes take their signature shine and he lets out a mischievous grin, "It is a long trip back though. I did drop that magazine at the lost and found if you want it for the trip back."<br/><br/>With one last smile, "Take care Commander...."