Experience And Arrogance

The journey was a long one, but we would soon arrive back at the base. The units would disperse as the ship landed, removing their equipment. As for the wounded, dead and isolated, they would float their way back into the facility. All the while I would ensure to keep my head down. Navigating my way back to my storage unit, I could feel their gazes. I was not the only one picking up on the atmosphere. Jane, as sad as she was, knew to keep her head down, and so did the obnoxious prince.

As I removed my helmet, I could feel their eyes caress me, they would know exactly who the coward was. Then, to make it worse, they would see that it was the most popular candidate for the female crown. All the waters of efforia's oceans could not wash away the shame I felt in that moment. Slowly disarming myself of all the things I didn't use, I would hear voices.

"Wooow... why am I not surprised..." He chuckled.