Chapter 81 : Sense of security

Mordecai wasn't like his siblings, not because he didn't know how to fight or have any special skills. He was different because he didn't enjoy them. Jubilee and Lloyd were both muscle freaks but he preferred aesthetic things.

That was the reason he was so reluctant to come to GEMS. He enjoyed touring the country with his mom, helping her with her event planning. His favorite part was dealing with the fabrics and since Jubilee always ended up ripping her clothes, he was good at sewing too.

But his mom had convinced him to go, mostly to keep Jubilee out of trouble and keep her safe. Honestly, he didn't care what class he ended up in, but knowing his sister, she'd want to be in the best class which meant he had to be in the best class too.

He sighed as he held on to the rope and caught the navy blue blazer on a platform next to it, " I want go home and relax. Is that too much to ask for "? Using his own momentum, he swung to another platform just in time to kick someone who was trying to sneak up on Jubilee down.

Jubilee turned to him, slightly surprised " I was looking for you ". He flicked her head, slightly annoyed " You have no sense of security, what if I wasn't here "? She laughed, rubbing her forehead " First of all, you're my sense of security. And Secondly, you are here ".

He shook his head in defeat, " Whatever. How many did you get "? Kofi wasn't the only one with a storage space, hers was just more advanced and integrated with her body. Jubilee held out her left hand, showing the silver signet ring on her index finger. It even had her initials, JDY on it.

She wiggled her fingers with a smile, " Sixteen. You "? He shrugged, looking at his matching ring with his initials MDY on it. " Twenty ". She whistled happily, " Wow. I should get some more clothes ".

Mordecai wanted to offer her two, but knowing her personality, she'd rather do it herself. He had a slight grin on as he ran after, " As your sense of security, I'll have to come along ". She laughed, sliding down a slope and snatching the grey beret hanging over it.

Unfortunately, the slope led all the way back to the ground. Looking around, Mordecai realized they'd pass another rope and wrapped his legs around her. He snatched the rope just as quickly and stopped them from falling.

She looked up at him, slightly worried " Are you okay "? He nodded and pulled them back, " This is the part where you move your ass". She snapped out of it, jumping on to the nearest platform. He jumped after her, shaking his hands [ That kinda hurt ]

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Being an Imlarna, physical combat expertise was a norm but she preferred hand to hand combat. In the training hall, there weren't many opportunities to showcase that talent which was another reason she loved to collect information.

She'd watched all the past training events in the library and memorized all possible layouts of the training hall. That gave her the advantage of knowing the most likely places for the clothes to be placed.

She smiled to herself as she picked the grey skirt lying on one of the platforms, " So far so good ". She frowned, looking up at the control room [ I forgot about the instructors exam ] " I wonder which one of them will be giving us the test though ".