Vesper had hoped that it would all end with her feeling more confident in the capability of the soldiers. Instead she was met with disappointment. Having remained silent throughout the training, watching closely, she made several notes and as Captain Abbott dismissed the soldiers with angry words on their behavior she gave him a look that clearly expressed that she had agreed the training had been lacking. While looking a him she tapped the quill against the parchment as if adding a very distinct period before tucking her notes away.

She spoke to no one before departing.

[EXIT VESPER]

and everything stopped, Othello stood breathing heavily watching as everyone began to leave, "what the fuck?" he grumbled, did they not understand Othello needed this? The release. He wasn't going to hurt anyone, sour puss. Othello huffed and took off without a word.

[Exit Othello]

Winters shouted her instruction too late; trying to take advantage of the Gifted man’s distraction, Ber had already launched himself at Othello, eager for the challenge. Then Abbott abruptly cut everything short. Irritation replaced the adrenaline that coursed through his veins.

What was wrong with people? Between Sliva and Abbott, why could no one finish the fight they started? With that attitude, they’d lose in Dresmond before they even began the fight.

After watching Othello stalk off, he glowered at Abbott - and at Winters, too, because he could - before doing the same himself.

[EXIT BER]