War once again (4)

Terry controlled his breathing as best he could as he looked out into the forest though his helmet, he was nervous to say the least when suddenly he felt a pat on the shoulder and looked over to his side

"....you're.... Isabel right?"

"yes, come sit down with me for a moment"

Terry did as he was asked and sat down on the forest floor and so did Isabel before she removed her helmet and gestured for Terry to do the same, he hesitated for a moment before eventually he also removed his helmet and felt the cold evening air of the forest which cooled his swelling thoughts down somewhat

"are you scared?"

"yes, I am scared"

Terry answered almost reflexively as it was the same thoughts that had kept repeating themselves in his head, then he held up his hand and looked at how it was shaking and showed a wry smile

"I don't think I can hit anything like this"

Isabel took his hand and held it for a moment before she let go again, now his hands were not shaking anymore