>>5192773They were all stunned by your expertise, their open and absorbing eyes and ears made you feel odd. You couldn't recognize the emotion but being the center of so much attention left you feeling a little faint. You finish up teaching shooting and praise your comrades for their improvement, earning some cheers and pats on the back from the lads while the young woman simply blushed and avoided you further. As you finish up and head to leave the girl bumps her hip into your own before leaning in to whisper into your ear.
<span class="mu-r">"That was very cool."</span> You felt your own cheeks flush at the complement. With the weapons returned and just over an hour spent flexing your proverbial muscles you move on.
Smith can tell the moment you round the corner, a mischievous smile plasters the face of the older man. Suranovich gave you all a friendly wave. The losers were all sullen and quiet as they wordlessly coughed up their loss. Money in hand the pair burst into satisfied and yet a little manic laughter. Smith clearly shared a few of Suranovich's tendencies. "Pleasure doing business." The Guardsman said with a click of the tongue, counting his winnings. The gleeful Suranovich boasted herself. "Once again you boys are paying for my drinks!" Wasting no time they let you through and exchange goodbyes. Dimitri took charge next, leading the gang through the base. Small talk rattled back and forth and Ruki spoke to Alex as you and Anthony discussed weapons.
Before you were really prepared the light of the world was gracing your eyes once more, the overbearing hue was something uncommon to you. The others don't seem fazed. Despite that the city was just as stunning in the daylight. Even with the overcast clouds above, for a fleeting moment now and then the haze would part and allow the golden orb above to grace the monoliths directly. Painting them in hues of amber and scarlet, great beams of reflected light gleaming. The sight took your breath away, the cold air doing the best it could to bring you back. You exited through a more reasonable set of doors this time, through a sleek and modern atrium. Checking out by the receptionist and security. The courtyard you stood within frozen in awe was just as stunning, intricately carved artwork rolled along the main pathways.
