Night of Recovery

As soon as I get back to the camp I fall on my knees.

An earthquake...

I have the power to provoke an earthquake...

This shouldn't be possible...

This is pure destruction...

This hurt peoples...

This is bad...

This...

Can't bring me down, not now...!

I stand up and walk Inside to get undressed, then head for a long warm bath alone.

I caress my skin with some oil before entering the water and seat down with my back curved...

After who knows how much I hear noise and soon after the door gets opened, I turn around to see Hua looking at me with worried eyes before getting back to his conversation.

The group slowly enters the water -Ehy ChangLai! So this is where you where uh? We didn't saw you at the end of the simulation and Hua told us you weren't feeling so good so you got back earlier...-

I nod -How did the simulation go?-

-Oh we conquered the flag right as you said!

You should have seen the face of Won and his antiwoman gang hahaha! Another win thanks to you! His group is getting smaller and smaller!- yells Kasuo happy

-This is good then... Maybe he will understand what's the key of that training.

I'll get going now, I want to buy a few things for the performance till I have time... See you later!- I stand up wearing some slippers and head to my room.

I head to the city all alone and decide to eat some warm spicy soup, seating beside the window of a little restaurant

-Is this place free?- asks someone, pointing at the other chair of my table

-Yeah sure... Go ahead- I reply still looking outside

-Your meal will get cold if you don't hurry up... I hope you are not planning on skipping again-

-Oh?- I move my hand away from my chin and turn around, lowering my arm -Linghe... How did you find me?- I smile fixing my posture to face him better

-I was just passing by and saw you staring outside with a very concerning expression... Thought something might be wrong-

-Ah... Sorry for always being such a burden- I chuckle, twisting my spoon in the bowl

-No burden at all, so... What is it now?- he asks resting his head over his hand, looking at me

-Ah you wouldn't believe me...-

-Aren't you a female soldier? That's already enough to believe-

I chuckle -A friend once told me something similar after I killed a few wolves...-

-It must have been a good friend then-

-Indeed... But this time it's something even I can't fully believe... I don't even know if I should be telling you.

Apparently I'm starting to control... Well more like "mess with" the elements.

I almost caused an earthquake today and broke a tree by just resting my hand on it...-

He doesn't flinch and just stare at me, listening closely

-Doesn't it sounds weird to you...?-

-No, should it? I did heard such things about other soldiers in the past... If someone like you had the strength to go against any modern law and enter the Army then it surely you're going to be one of them, capable of incredible acts-

-I wish I had your same calmness...-

-Want to take a stroll? It might help you.

After you ate till the last drop of course- he smiles

He sincerely smile...

...

-Oh wait here! I need to buy something- I head to a stall by the side of the road, selling fragrances and oils.

-Mmh... I suppose this will be more fitting for a wedding... But this is nicer...- I say smelling a few

-What about this one?- Linghe comes from behind, showing me the only bottle of one particular fragrance.

-The flower of the deads... Wouldn't that be a bad omen?-

-Very few peoples are familiar with Spider Lily's scent... It should be fine-

-Well then, I'll trust you... Do you perhaps have recommendation on oils too?-

-Anything softly scented and delicate will be good... So it doesn't offuscate the Lily's scent- I nod asking for a few options to the merchant...

-So what's next?-

-What?- I ask chuckling -Are you seriously willing to buy such things with me?-

-Of course, I don't see what's wrong with that... It is only natural for someone to take care of themselves- he stares at me with the tail of his eye

-Well... I need to buy some makeup... Mostly a lipstick, if I happen to find something else that catches my eye I'll buy that too-

-Then let's go there- he points to a stall as we walk -Come-

I follow him and grab two shades, a vivid red almost orange and a light pink...

-Not at all, you're the main dancer you must dare more-

-But I'm just a dancer at a Royal Wedding... I must not drag too much attention nor wear a darker shade than the bride-

-Forget the just. Here, take this- he hands me a bloody shade of the exact red as our costumes.

-I never wore something this deep... Will it really be alright? This is not seen so well between Noble Ladies...-

-Are you going as a Lady or as a soldier?-

-You're right... Why should I care? Everyone will probably judge anyway-

-I suggest to use some brown, black and red for the eyes with the illusion of beastly eyes... And not whitening your skin. That would really leave a strong impression-

-Haha that definitely will! Why am I seriously listening to you? The Crown Pince will have me hanging- I smile as we proceed walking while talking pacefully

-Isn't that Lai'Er...? Let's go say hi!- says Kasuo but Wei stops him -Don't you see how much she's enjoying her time? Let her be for tonight...-

-She's been so focused lately, she deserves a fun night- comments Hao

-To think she doesn't recognize how free she can be when this dude is around... Life for women really must be hell with those opressive rules-

...

-Thank you so much for helping me tonight- I bow down -I really needed to release some stress, I feel better...-

-And you should always do- he fixes my hair, which are trying to fly away in the breeze, with a warm smile not on his lips but in his eyes...

-Be sure to sleep, tomorrow we have the last rehearsal... It has to be perfect-

-I will, you too should take care...- I say one last goodbye before going back inside the dormitory, leaving him out under the moon.

He turns around ready to head back but the sound of steps behind him make him stop?

-What are you trying to do... "Dancer"?-

-What are YOU trying to do, Puppet?- he asks turning only his head toward the other man

-I'm not going to hurt her if that's what you are thinking. Now let's get to the real thing...

Your Yang energy is strong, I've been searching everywhere but you don't seem to be easy to find...- says Dong taking out a knife

-Not here- replies Linghe