Jamais Vu

Chapter 2: Climbing the Ropes

Commander: Wake up maggots! *through the speaker* it's 0800 hours, the day doesn't wait for anyone.

Onreifni: What, where am I? *jumping out of bed* Oh right, I'm here.

Flashes of what happened the day before came to mind. The arrival, Ycka, The Commander, and Glorisa.

Onreifni: Well I guess I have to get up and get ready now.

As he gets up he notices a mirror on his right side. Looking at his topless reflection he notices that he has, what seems to be, a tattoo. He is able to recognize the strange tattoo and determines that they are numbers. Three numbers marked on his right arm, but what could they mean? As he continues to investigate his body more he notices a couple of scars on his lower back. Just as he is starting to get some flashbacks, there is a loud knock at his door.

Commander: Onreifni! Hurry up! We don't have all day.

Onreifni: Yeah, yeah, sure whatever, I'll get ready.

He opens his closet and notices the uniforms. The same white uniform with red stripes everyone was wearing yesterday. "Eww, I have to wear this?" he asked himself as he was browsing the closet. With the uniform now equipped, he steps outside and sees someone also coming out of their room. It's a girl that lives in the room right across from him. Short brown hair, greenish eyes, and an emotionless face.

Onreifni: G-Good morning.

There is no answer from the girl. She only closes the door behind her, ready to leave. "Maybe I didn't say it loud enough," he thought.

Onreifni: *takes a deep breath* Good morning!

Girl: I heard you the first time. *making eye contact*

She spoke in a soft voice, however lacking emotion. Her stare made Onreifni go in shock. Struggling to come up with an answer, he says the first thing that pops into his head.

Onreifni: Heyyy nice boobs.

As soon Onreifni said those words, he felt instant regret. "What was thinking?! Well, here comes the slap" he thought, closing his eyes waiting for the slap.

Girl: Oh thanks, but mine are pretty average. *holding up her chest* *squish squish*

Onreifni: Huh? You're not going to slap me?

Girl: For what? You're the first guy to tell me I have nice boobs, so thanks.

Onreifni had a clear look of confusion on his face. He was getting mixed messages from the situation. The girl realized that he was struggling to come up with something to say after that last embarrassing attempt and helped him.

Girl: Well, my name is Briotami. What's yours?

Onreifni: Oh right! My name is Onreifni , nice to meet you.

The whole time Briotami didn't express any emotion. Almost as if she wasn't paying attention to what was going on at the moment. Either that or she was indifferent to those around her.

Briotami: So are you going to get breakfast or what? *keeping a straight face*

Onreifni: Right. Um, would you happen to know the way?

Briotami: Yeah, I'll take you.

Walking side by side in the hallway, they eventually reach the cafeteria. In the cafeteria, there is a round table where Ycka, Jessachi, and Glorisa were sitting.

Briotami: Come, let's pick up the food and join them. *pointing at the table*

Onreifni: Sure.