I knew it was silly to allow clothes to make me feel stronger, but the jumpsuit did. As soon as I put on the 24-7 Series Tactical Jumpsuit and combat boots, I felt powerful, as if the leather boots and Teflon-coated jumpsuit were an extension of the power that had been intensifying inside of me. I didn’t have a weapon yet, but the mesh-lined jumpsuit with articulated sleeves, gusseted underarms, and reinforced knees made me feel as if I were invincible or something close to it. But behind that feeling, another lingered deep inside me. It was more than fear, and not only did the clothes make me feel stronger, they made the reality of the situation unavoidable, as if previous events weren’t enough to make me realize that. While in the air on the jet, we went over the plan ten different times. Sort of like an out-of-body experience, I watched myself listen to Kale, Jace, and Deacon as they explained the ins and outs of our “new” new plan.
