As Jack took aim, a wave of hesitation washed over him. He thought of all the times he had followed orders without question, of the toll it had taken on his soul. Looking at Alex, he saw a younger version of himself, someone who still believed in the righteousness of their cause. Jack knew that this mission, like all the others, would chip away at Alex's innocence. The conflict within him grew; should he proceed with the mission, or find a way to abort and potentially risk everything?
