Reiner – My Guy and His Girl

“Every mission has its own danger. We’re not paid the way we’re paid to sit back and relax in safety,” Charles stated like it was nothing.

“Oh…” I mumbled without bothering to hide my worry and disappointment.

“Don’t worry. I hardly do any work myself anymore. I’m more into managing teams and tasking people with missions now. I’m not as young as I used to be…” Charles said with a relaxed smile.

I wondered just how old he was. He made it sound like he was so old but from what I could tell, he was probably in his early thirties, and he couldn’t possibly be older than 35. Was that considered very old already in this field of work?

“How old are you, Charles?” I asked without thinking.

Shit. I cursed myself as the question slipped carelessly out of my mouth.

“No…sorry. I didn’t mean to pry…” I quickly apologized.

Charles just laughed at me. He seemed to be in a very good mood, and it didn’t seem like anything I said or did would ruin his temper.