Jungkook's self-possession finally made sense by the time we enter the area
It was a military camp. The checkpoint earlier gave no hint of the wide property that welcomed us in.
An older man (still an army) greeted us, saluting at Jungkook as we approach. He motioned the men to uncuff us
Jungkook regarded him with a respectful nod.
we are immediately directed towards the tallest building- it was surrounded by small once that are interconnected with each other. Its brutalist architecture, a massive wall of concrete, stood tall and cold. There were large windows built in odd disorderly pattern. The last building has a label of infirmary, and beside that are rows of vehicles including three jets and two tanks. Support services- water tower, electrical plant etc.- are placed where they best suit.
Jungkook is beside me, a step behind "alright?" he was pertaining to the scratch on my knee. I nodded
The place resembles a subdivision. Surrounded by welded wire fences, beyond that is the opening of the forest. The whole place is packed with surveillances, placed intentionally unobtrusive anywhere
There's a wide training ground on the center, where hundreds of men in uniform ( they look like each other) are spread ( very organized) in the open. Someone was shouting at front.
we entered from the automatic sliding glass door. Jungkook and I look at each other briefly as we're soon led to the elevator.
My stomach squeezes unpleasantly in anticipation. The servicemen motion us to get inside. 5 men came with us.
beside me I mutter to Jungkook as quiet as I can "this is your fault"
"If you just stayed behind like what I said-"
"I'll probably be celebrating your absence now instead of hanging out with humorless Herculeans. The amount of testosterones here is traumatizing. Have you seen their body? Their veins are popping out! What if they give me a steroid induced substance?! In my time, men can grow muscle instantly if they want. Oh no what If I become buff too so they can make the first ever strongest female soldier. I am already fine with my horrible quality now" I shivered "You see... this is why women shall take over the world. If there's war, there's at least colorful tanks and glittery grenades. We'll probably even design a pretty arena for warfare"
he just shook he's head
the elevator dinged and as it open, the temperature seemed like it visibly drop. Like my eyesight immediately muted and paled
On the far away center Is a large table and behind, sat a man.
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The man flickered a hand, sending away everyone but us
"son" he stood up, very tall—taller than Jungkook- and bigger in size too. Unconsciously, like a chihuahua who get lost in a wolf pack territory , I step behind Jungkook.
this man is the prime representation of a veteran. The radiance of impeccable authority that heave acquiescence; a capitulation given on one's own accord as a plea for forbearance
I didn't know when Jungkook's hand held mine, but I didn't shook it off. Must be the dark energy in the room that led me to cling to anything least bit comforting and familiar
"father" the resonance of his voice is at odds with the tensity that drew upon his nerves, rendering his sangfroid away. Still, I have the sudden urge to congratulate him
I see now the benefit of William's parenting. We never took each other seriously, which is apparent to how unserious almost to a fault I could be, that it immediately obliterate any war that may transpire between us. If there's any that comes close to disbanding our duo, it was rather by dispute. We never fought, simply a spontaneous exchange of childish arguments and a show of Superiority complex that ends with a few snide remarks, all typically stem out from pettiness than bad blood.
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أدب الهواةYou woke up, welcomed by a man pointing a gun on your face with anger and curiosity obvious on his face, his lips parted as he speaks "I'll shoot in you three if you don't tell me who the fuck you are"
