A Ranger's Journey (PGR x Male Reader)

Wolf In Sheep's Clothing

'Thinking'

"Speaking"

"[Intercomms/Radio Transmission]"

*noises*

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The Nighter - Night Market Area
Commander (Y/n) "Ranger" Schmitt - Gray Raven
2230 Hours

"At this trade fair, eight pieces of merchandise will be put on display." Pulao said. "After that, they will go through four rounds of inspection. The best one selected from them will be accepted by Lady Qu. What I have prepared will blow everyone's socks off. Watch."

Emerging from the corner was Lucia, though wearing an entirely different outfit. Her clothing consisted of a strapless, form-fitting black chest wrap which had crimson red branch and petal patterns embroidered across the black fabric, a black band choker paired with a thin necklace holding a triple-circle gold pendant hanging near her collarbone. White detached slightly loose sleeves with each arm are present to create an elegant, airy drape around her arms, paired with layered gold armor plates sitting at the top of each sleeve that are shaped like leaves, mimicking defensive pauldrons or wings. Crimson panels extend straight down the front of the white dress, mimicking traditional Hanfu or traditional formal festival garments.

The rest of the Gray Ravens were caught off-guard upon seeing her new appearance, and even the oh-so stoic Commander of the elite task force had a faint blush on his cheeks, mesmerized by her beauty.

"You're staring too much, Commandant..." Lucia said shyly.

"Apologies. I'm just surprised. You look so stunning, Lucia." (Y/n) casually dropped a compliment.

Lucia's cheeks turned red as her eyes darted from side to side, unable to make proper eye contact with the Ranger, her fingers unconsciously playing with her hair. After all, she got a compliment from the man she admired the most, and she did hope earlier that he would say that to her. "T-Thank you, Commandant... But do I really have to... go about this mission dressed like this?"

"Don't worry, Lucia! You look great!" Liv encouraged her while casually getting a photo from her phone.

"W-Why are you taking a photo?" Lucia queried awkwardly.

Liv pockets her phone. "For keeps."

"Besides, it's very likely that you'd be the one getting the most attention." Lee added, giving Lucia a brief thumbs up.

Lucia nodded, calming herself down. "I'm doing this for the necessity in this mission, in order to reach Qu."

"[Now to present the merchandise number seven...]" A female voice boomed over the intercomms, signaling Lucia's turn.

"It's showtime, Lucia." (Y/n) pats her on the shoulder. "Show them what you've got."

Determined, Lucia nods firmly. "I'm heading out."

"Good luck out there." Liv said with a smile.

Lucia smiled back at her team, knowing that they were watching her. She heads to the open ground, following the structure of the place displayed in her internal HUD.

"What now, Commandant?" Lee asked.

"We watch her from the shadows." (Y/n) answered. "Liv, you're with me. Lee, Pulao, you two take a different overwatch position. Liv and I will take on another vantage point. You're in charge with comms, Lee. Make sure our radiowaves stay under the radar, and keep Lucia out of our channel for now so she won't be distracted. She will be patched through if the necessity for it comes. We'll observe Lucia's progress and watch out for Lady Qu. She's our main target tonight."