But I never would have left him if it meant leaving you.
None would try running when it meant leaving the others behind.
A T104 meant leaving no trace, which wasn't going to be easy.
If it didn't mean leaving my people, I'd go with you.
Among other things, that means not leaving her stuff around for weeks on end.
"Why would I want to go there if it meant leaving you?"
That's not far, but it would probably mean leaving things behind.
"Even if it means leaving you with what he ought to be doing while he's out on the lines!"
Of course, it would mean leaving the man one arm.
Sometimes this means leaving key staff members out of the loop.