"I'm not going to stay here and wait," the Soldier says with a little eyeroll. "At least not very long. You're just still here." And that's reason enough to sit still for a bit, anyway. They sincerely doubt the kid will stay here for too much longer, he has too much energy, but for now it's as good a reason to stay put and not bleed as any.

They look ahead again. "And yes, I get bored." A pause. "I didn't used to. I guess I've learned a new skill." The last is said bone dry.