Snippet #2529818

Ada listened to both Jeremy and Jake’s brief introductions as she tried to wipe off her bloodied hand and shirt. She was always covered in some sort of blood or gore. Goodness what these two must think of her. With a sigh she resigned herself to being filthy and finally stopped her endless fidgeting with her shirt.

So, Jeremy was a Fade and Jake a Mirrorshade. It was easy enough to remember but Ada wondered just how long she’d have to remember. She and Gabriel had gone through so many other recruits in their previous missions together. They’d both seen so many lives lost and only the two of them had been left until now. Ada was always worried about the well being of others, it was just part of her nature she supposed, and as Gabriel detailed their upcoming mission her worry only grew.

She chewed on her bottom lip nervously, just imagining the upcoming fight. When Gabriel stood she silently slid his pack closer to him so he could find it and then watched as he slowly made his way out of the room.

“Well, it was a pleasure to meet the both of you. I, uh, I believe I’m going to help Gabriel load the car if you need me.”

Bowing her head slightly to them in a farewell, Ada quickly left the room and tailed after Gabriel. Once she was in the bay, she paused, watching him fumble his way through loading the car for a moment before approaching.

“You know Gabriel; if you need help you just need to ask for it.”

She lifted a bags and boxes of supplies into and onto the Jeep silently until she couldn’t hold her words any longer.

“A hundred red guards, really? Do you honestly think we’re going to make it out of this alive or even get close enough to Tokugawa?”

Ada’s voice was soft as she spoke and continued to help load supplies. She took a deep breath and sighed before continuing.

“I’ve followed you this entire time because you’re my friend and I trust your visions but Gabriel, you’ve got to tell me what is going on. You’re keeping something from us, I know you are.”