09-26-2014, 09:00 AM
Unease rose in Jared once more as he was ordered to head out of Freetown with Danjou in a five vehicle convoy. He sat shotgun in the lead vehicle with Danjou in the back. The first leg of the journey, Jared spent doing some mediation exercises. He kept his eyes open, constantly looking for trouble, but soon he began to feel calmer
Jared took a final deep breath and allowed his eyes to close as he did so. In his mind's eye, he saw Ekene. It became a reminder of why he was here. He hoped for a day when Ekene wouldn't have to be scared and when the kids could play outside without their parents worrying. The thought was a sobering one, and Jared found himself acting his normal self again.
Jared didn't speak much on the trip, although maintaining calm had become difficult at every checkpoint when Danjou paid the bribe. Corruption - things just kept getting worse. Jared kept his cool though - he was a soldier. Danjou seemed to be taking things well enough into stride - he might be planning something. Jared would trust him.
When they arrived at their destination, Jared exited the vehicle, unslinging his FAMAS and opening the door for Jacques and the other Legionnaire, saluting as his commander exited. Jared took his spot on Jacques left as the other took guard on Jacques right, mirroring Jared. He summoned mana, sharpening his senses and kept his eyes moving, scanning for any threats. With other Legionnaires already here, he was sure things would be alright, but it never hurt to be cautious. His soldier sense was in overload anyways. They approached Lt. Kamenashi and he briefed Danjou on the situation. More bribes - his wedding ring!? Jared took another calming breath. After what he told Ekene, he knew he couldn't let fear control his actions.
And then Jacques gave the Lieutenant his watch and once more Jared found himself continuing to admire his commmander. Jacques turned to Ms. Gray and Jared allowed his eyes to cross over her and Jay. Jared gave Jay a nod as Jacques pointed out where Ms. Gray could work. Once more Jared thought of a ticking time bomb. Each second was one second closer to the whole place going to shit.
Jared took a final deep breath and allowed his eyes to close as he did so. In his mind's eye, he saw Ekene. It became a reminder of why he was here. He hoped for a day when Ekene wouldn't have to be scared and when the kids could play outside without their parents worrying. The thought was a sobering one, and Jared found himself acting his normal self again.
Jared didn't speak much on the trip, although maintaining calm had become difficult at every checkpoint when Danjou paid the bribe. Corruption - things just kept getting worse. Jared kept his cool though - he was a soldier. Danjou seemed to be taking things well enough into stride - he might be planning something. Jared would trust him.
When they arrived at their destination, Jared exited the vehicle, unslinging his FAMAS and opening the door for Jacques and the other Legionnaire, saluting as his commander exited. Jared took his spot on Jacques left as the other took guard on Jacques right, mirroring Jared. He summoned mana, sharpening his senses and kept his eyes moving, scanning for any threats. With other Legionnaires already here, he was sure things would be alright, but it never hurt to be cautious. His soldier sense was in overload anyways. They approached Lt. Kamenashi and he briefed Danjou on the situation. More bribes - his wedding ring!? Jared took another calming breath. After what he told Ekene, he knew he couldn't let fear control his actions.
And then Jacques gave the Lieutenant his watch and once more Jared found himself continuing to admire his commmander. Jacques turned to Ms. Gray and Jared allowed his eyes to cross over her and Jay. Jared gave Jay a nod as Jacques pointed out where Ms. Gray could work. Once more Jared thought of a ticking time bomb. Each second was one second closer to the whole place going to shit.