“Coming!” Her voice emerged as a croak. She blearily pulled on her clothes and then staggered out. “Extra mint,” she muttered to the boy who fetched her tea in the kitchens. She glared at her instructor when he made a sound of amusement. “You were up later than I was!” “An...
She stood and made her way to the office whose door had just opened. The officer’s face told her nothing as he closed the door after her and walked behind the desk. “I’m Recruitment Officer Patrin Hu. Take a seat,” he said, doing so himself. She sat, spine so straight even...