[It gets a sharp exhale from him and it takes a moment for him to release the breath he's holding.

It isn't exactly a surprise, in some ways. It explains so goddamn much, however.

The momentary surprise doesn't last long, and Yeager relaxes easily enough, lifting his shoulders a bit with a wry smirk.]

Come now, you're talking like it's already decided that we're all going to die. Try to have a little faith in some of us, ja?