[Yeager nods at that and his free hand moves up to toy with the brooch he always wears.]

I haven't precisely been able to have anyone examine the... the blastia since I left the Empire. I thought it might be good to make sure that it will continue working fine through whatever tomorrow may bring.

[He's trying very hard not to let any uncertainty or hesitance slip into the words because it is important. But that doesn't really make this any easier. He's spent ten damn years keeping it hidden, it's hard to acknowledge it even now, even after Raven allowed everyone to see his.]

While I wouldn't say I've been pushing myself harder here and I can't imagine there's any real risk for concern... I want to be sure. We can't exactly afford to lose one of our best fighters, ja?