Twisted_terrain

Rudie and max had been friends since childhood, cousins by birth, friends by choice. Since joining the same unit their relationship had become increasingly strained. Being Max's senior by two years, Rudie had in childhood generally come out on top, whether it be in a scrap, shooting, hunting or in most athletic pursuits, apart from horseriding, where Max excelled, being able to guide whichever nag he rode, to the finish first, through gullies or gliding over jumps. Lately though Max had been a hit with the ladies, where Rudie had always muscled or bought his way in, max could turn on the charm. Much to Rudies displeasure.
But once in the air Rudie was boss, max could generally keep out of his way on the ground, when rudie felt like kicking the cat.