[Practice, practical application--that's something that Chekov hasn't had a chance to gain. Even during the battle with Nero, he had very little to do with the execution of plans, even those that he thought of. Everything is numbers, calculations, and textbook examples. Pavel hasn't even shot anyone before.
And he's no sociopath and, even cursed, not one to cheat. Victory doesn't count if it's not achieved honestly.
In spite of his lack of field experience, Chekov doesn't jump. He's too ready for something to happen to be surprised. The noise was too loud to be anything but a distraction; determining where the person who created that distraction is a simple calculation. He glances up at Hei, phaser still at the ready but not aimed.]
Hello, Li.
[His left hand twitches almost imperceptibly, but someone as observant and experienced as Hei will notice. Pavel's itching to reach for another weapon--concealed, likely small. His tone, however, is amiable enough.]
action;
And he's no sociopath and, even cursed, not one to cheat. Victory doesn't count if it's not achieved honestly.
In spite of his lack of field experience, Chekov doesn't jump. He's too ready for something to happen to be surprised. The noise was too loud to be anything but a distraction; determining where the person who created that distraction is a simple calculation. He glances up at Hei, phaser still at the ready but not aimed.]
Hello, Li.
[His left hand twitches almost imperceptibly, but someone as observant and experienced as Hei will notice. Pavel's itching to reach for another weapon--concealed, likely small. His tone, however, is amiable enough.]