[Terran Calendar - 08/30/1098]
[Time - 1300 - 1:00 PM]
[Weather - Rain]
[PDA Restoration Progress - 41%]
[POV - Desmond Arkadiy]

After agreeing to the contract under the condition i can get my PDA back so i can get out of here once i finished the mission, i was trained to handle Close Quarters Combat since they evaluated me and saw that i sucked at melee fights, thinking about it, i probably just flailed whatever i get my hands on around back at that forsaken village, they gave me a short sword to train for starters since you need experience for every weapon in case the one you hold suddenly breaks outta nowwhere and swords are really common around this world.

L.G.D Instructor:"...and remember, when your enemy is about to strike, evade and if possible, try to hit their vital point!"

I was in the middle of sparring with one of the Officers to re-evaluate my skills again after a days worth of training, during that day i familiarized myself with the layout of the L.G.D Headquarters, some of the officers here and the higher ups, then my skills in CQC which were improving. And seeing how Windrouser was doing, apparently she's also participating in the operation due to her... Arts? Magic? That can manipulate the wind, so that codename wasn't for show but i do wonder why she didn't use her magick thing-a-majig on me during our first meeting and again, during the last day, i learned her name which was Eura, anyways back to the sparring.

The Officer who i was sparring with attempts to strike me, but i evaded out of the way and tried to hit for their hip, but was swiftly blocked by their blade, forcing me to stunble back a bit, they then lunge at me which i side stepped and tripped them, i use this time to disarm the officer and point the training sword at the officers neck area.

L.G.D Instructor:"HALT! Evaluation is complete, you may now get exit the sparring ring."

Officer:"Damn mate, for a person who looks rugged you adapted pretty well."

"Because where i come from we learn whatever we can to ensure survivability."

I offer my hand to the downed officer to help them get up after sheathing my training sword, they accepts and grabs my hand, pulling them up.

Officer:"Say, i never introduced myself after we sparred yesterday." The Officer said, which took me by surprise.

"Wait, you were the same person i sparred with last day?"

Officer:"Of course buddy, names Caliya Huo, codename is Circuit and a part of the External Operations Recon Squad, or EORS for short."

"Huh, tell me more about the squad you're in."

Officer:"How bout we talk this over at one of the Common Rooms? Don't wanna disturb the next batch of trainees coming in here."

"Right..."

We both put back the training weapons and protective equipment back in the training armoury and exited the training room, heading towards the Common room at Floor 3 as Caliya suggested, the place there was pretty quiet compared to the other rooms where its mostly bustling with chatter.

We were currently in an elevator going up, it was taking some time and silent till Caliya spoke up.

Caliya:"So, anything you do when you've got free time? Like a hobby?"

"Eh, i like reading books about history and sometimes survival guides in the wilderness."

Caliya:"Ah, a bookworm aren't ya? Fortunately the Common Room we're heading to has a couple of bookshelves filled with alot of stuff."

"Nice, might be a good time to read to get some excess stress off."

The elevator stops at Floor 2, and another Officer entered the elevator, Caliya seems to know the guy and they made small talk for a bit till we reached the 3rd floor, apparently the guy was also heading to where we're going, and he introduced himself as Questro and he was the new squad member in the EORS before he realized something.

Questro:"So uh, you the people we captured? Are you guys okay after that hit to the head?"

"Eh, i'm feeling fine, but hell that really focken hurt so if i find out who punched me square in the face to knock me out, i will slap the shit outta them."

Caliya:nervous whistling

We eventually arrived at the Floor 3 Common room, Caliya opened the door and gestured us to go inside, i looked around to see the room is spacious, with windows showing the city of Lungmen if i recall correctly.

"This feels like a fever dream."

Caliya:"What, never experienced what its like to live in Lungmen? Excluding the slums part though..."

"Yeah, this feels like a godsend for me after living in a ruck shack of a she-" I realized what i said and shut myself up with a handslam to the mouth.

Questro:"Uh, said too much...?"

I simply nodded before i walked over to one of the bookshelves, taking out a random book which was titled "A Guide to Lungmen, Translated Edt.", i took it and promptly sat on one of the chairs, reading the first page of the book while Caliya and Questro began talking, leaving me to my own devices.

[Terran Calendar - 08/30/1098]
[Time - 1325 - 1:25 PM]
[Weather - Rain]
[Arts Assimilation Progress - Nominal]

Eura:HELL YEAH I GET MORE SCREENTI-

Desmond:DAMN IT WINDROUSER-

A sound of a shotgun racking in the distance is heard

Author:STOP MESSING UP THE SCRIPT.

take 2

I was currently in one of the training rooms, finishing up after practicing my Arts Assimilation so i can assist the person i stalked in the wild whose name was Desmond in an upcoming operation i'm forced to participate for my freedom.

"Sigh... What have i gotten myself into?" I pondered as i donned on my old outfit, but with changes such as kneepads and a knife holster on my jeans, a chest rig so i can carry small items such as a lighter, bandages or non-lethal equipment and a radio, too bad they'll take all the good stuff away once we're done with this operation, i began making my way towards the exit of the training room so i can head towards the 3rd floor Common room, pretty quiet compared to the others and i won't get disturbed every 5 seconds by someone who wants to hit on me, beauty is sometimes a blessing and a curse for me.

I walked towards the elevator and hit the up button, waiting for the elevator to descend to the 2nd floor, while the elevator was taking its sweet time dropping someone off a few officers glance at my direction which i noticed.

"Hey, if you're gonna stare, make it less obvious." I said as i glare at them, the group immediately dragged their gazes somewhere else after hearing my words, fortunately the elevator arrived and i stepped in, nobody was in so i simply pressed the button to the 3rd floor.

Well, this music is pretty catchy.

DING!

Oh, it seems like i arrived at the 3rd floor, the doors open and i step out of the elevator, a few people took a glance at me before going back to what they're doing, i headed towards the Common room which should be right around... Here!

I opened the door and saw a few people talking but my gaze turns to the person reading a book, and i just so happen to know him, Desmond.

He also turned his gaze from the book to me, he went wide-eyed for a second before speaking up.

Desmond:"Uh, long time no see Windrouser?"

"I said its fine calling me by my real name, i'm surprised i still remember it."

The other two near Desmond stopped talking and looked at me.

Officer:"Ah hello! You must be Desmond's friend yes?"

Desmond:"Acquaintance, we barely know eachother for a week so please don't make it sound like we were friends."

He said with a frown and continued reading whatever the hell he was reading.

Questro:"Oh, sorry about that, my name is Questro and this is Caliya over there!"

Caliya:"Sup newbie, or temporary newbie?"

I facepalm at their response before taking a seat near them, observing the book cover of what Desmond is reading, hm... "A Guide to Lungmen"?

Caliya:"So, Desmond, we said we'll talk about the team i'm in yes?"

Desmond:"Yeah, go and explain, i can multi-task reading and hearing."

Caliya:"Right then! So..."

She was estatic in describing what they do and how they each have a role in their squad, fortunately she finished her explanation and it quieted down, i took this time to doze off on the chair, laying my head on the table.

[Terran Calendar - 08/30/1098]
[Time - 1339 - 1:39 PM]
[Weather - Cloudy]
[PDA Restoration Progress - 41%]
[POV - Desmond Arkadiy]

Caliya:"...and i specialize in electronic warfare, so if you need me to get past passwords and firewalls, count me in!"

"Interesting."

Caliya finished her talk about the squad she's in, and now i just learned she's a girl because she looks like a boy, i think a certain someone from my world would like her.

Somewhere in the Territories

Strider:"ACHOO!"

Citadel Corps Officer:"VOLUNTEER DID YOU JUST SNEEZE IN MY GENERAL DIRECTION?!"

Strider:"I'M SORRY SIR!"

Back to Desmond.

Caliya:"Also pretty funny to see your shocked face realizing i'm a girl right? Hahaha!"

"Hey Questro, any reason why she does this?"

Questro:"Let's just say a tad bit too much officers tried flirting with her, so she looks like that to hide her identity."

"Here i thought this was an organized police force."

Questro:"Well no matter how organized there are still flaws."

Just then the PA system erupted.
"EORS Team and temporary Operators, please report to Helipad Bay 4 for your upcoming operation."

"Sigh, so much for R&R."

Caliya:"Well, lets head to the armoury first to gather our equipment!"

I put away the book and shook Eura awake, she was annoyed by that until i told her its time to head out.

"Right, wait weren't our weapons confiscated?"

Caliya:"No worries, the guy attending to the armory will hand you back your weapons! Except for that fire shotgun you have."

'OH COME ON.' I mentally screamed since i can't use that weapon, i was itching to use it.

Well, we made our way back into the elevator heading down to the ground floor to get our weapons, i was handed back my M1911, a shortsword and my Uzi, seems like they did some maintenance on it cause the durability is full and the armory supervisor asked me if i can handle the SMG since you need strong Arts to be able to fire automatic weapons in a rapid succession, i simply said yes, the supervisor also handed me a vest, feels light and can only protect against stab wounds and arrows which i wore over my new clothes issued by the L.G.D since my old stinks so much and bloody as hell, they burned it.

I was currently waiting for the rest to finish gathering their equipment, Eura approached me and just stood next to me, also waiting for the others.

Finally Caliya and Questro were finished with their gear, and we headed back to the elevator to reach the roof, the sounds of helicopter blades whirring was heard as we exit the elevator and headed straight to the Helipad Bays, a gust of wind and water slams my face as Caliya opens the door, my eyes widen at a sight of a helicopter which froze me in place.

Eura:"Hey dumbface, lets move."

"Oh ri-"

Before i can even start walking, Eura or, Windrouser grabs me by my arm and begins dragging me across the rainy rooftop of the building.

"Hey hey i can walk y'know!"

Eura:"Don't care."

We arrived at the helicopter where 2 other officers inside gestured us to get inside, Eura's grip on me broke as she walks inside the helicopter while i followed suit, sitting close to the ramp as it closes, the helicopter.now took flight.

Officer 1:"Right, we didn't have time to brief you folks on whatever location the co-ordinates brpught us the recording from Mr. Desmond, so we'll brief you while enroute."

"Aye."

Eura:"Sure."

[End Of Chapter]
Upcoming
Chapter 9 - Shelter

Ok i managed to get this out despite demotivation slowing me down, thanks for reading this weird story, yes i know this isn't the usual notes like i do but eh, anyways see you next chapter folks!