>>5123799But you knew war was far from easy on the minds of men, but you had also heard of apparent mutations. Savoring the salty glory of a stand of bacon you wondered where the other applicants were. Had their minds broken like toys in the hands of fumbling adults? Did their failure cost them a long walk off a short pier? The questions almost put you off your food. But you didn't stop, you had made it this far. You didn't really have any other choice. Finishing up you slurped down the warm coffee and returned your tray. The walk towards Mistress Yuga's office was a long one, through two similar heavy vault doors you were forced to pass. The guards double check your identification at every stop, their new faces unrecognizable. The elevator ride down into the sub basements almost made you late.
But arriving on time you were ushered in by her assistant, smartly marching in and snapping to attention. The worn and haggard face of the woman glanced up from her desk for only a second. Blonde hair over one shoulder, she wore a grim scar without any shyness. You had never seen the woman show much in the way of emotion, beside cold calculation. Her voice husky and heavy as a thick cloud of smoke joined in escaping from her lips. "At ease Corporal, take a seat." Placing a long cigarette to her lips the woman leant back, the cherry glowing hot as she took an immensely deep pull. A stream of smoke flowing from her nose and mouth, you half expected some to escape her ears too. Finding a seat, Mistress Yuga opened the black folder that lay across her smooth metal desk.
You recognized the small photo stapled in the corner, it was your folder. "Applicant #391, You're the only subject to complete the full course. Congratulations. You have passed and with flying colours too. Your Synchronization rate when even undergoing meshed interference is far beyond average. You've impressed us all very much Mortimer." The woman spoke with a flat tone, the revelations news to you. A tinge of pride started to rise, she almost sounded proud of you. Well in her own way. "Preparations are being put in order, you'll be undergoing unfiltered linking and further stability testing along with Phobos exercises by tomorrow. The flight plan has been scheduled and by lunch we'll be in Kahva."
