The wall welcomes me like an old friend.
As I slid miserably like a pancake to the ground, I heard them all murmuring, except Lorna, who just sighed.
I get up, my head buzzing, and only one word comes to mind
- Again, I want to do it again, I will succeed
I didn't realize how much of a punishment "floating" could be.
My body was tilting in all directions, I had no more control, my arms were swinging in all directions to find a non-existent balance, while there in front of me, Ela was managing like a boss, no, she's a boss-
- HAAAAA A!!!
BOOM!
Another visit to my friend, an uncontrollable spin sent me stargazing headfirst against the transparent wall separating us from the other groups.
Shame
A dry burst of laughter echoed in my ear.
- Boss... you like this window a lot, are you sure you can at least walk properly? Asmara said, floating above me, perfectly stable, hands behind her back.
- Shut up…, I whispered, trying to push myself away from the window.
Vegas, arms crossed, glided nonchalantly through the air towards me.
- Stand up straight, arms outstretched, lock your center of gravity, or next time you risk painting the window with your blood, it will be disgusting.
- I... How do I do it... How do I lock the center?!
- Ahh "mother of emotions" save me, I'm not going on a mission with that there, Vegas breathed
A masked trainer intervenes, his metallic voice cracking
- No. 6, respect to your boss. No. 1, activate beginner assistance, voice command. Say "level 1."
- LEVEL 1
A discreet click is felt in my boot and suddenly my movements become less abrupt as if the suit were moving for me, and I manage, or at least I think, to finally stay at a constant level.
A little inch from the ground
There, at least we won't have to avoid you, he breathed angrily.
I try to ignore their barbs, but he was right, all around, other teams are already making progress, how are they doing it, and especially Ela, central spin, precise acceleration, tight turn, everyone cheering.
My team, on the other hand, just pretended to listen and did what they wanted right after, floating from end to end of the zone, just dodging, at a speed that even my eyes had trouble keeping up with,
The trainer's mask suddenly appeared before my eyes.
- No1…. You are behind the others, "team leader" that's it, earn your place and join your squad at the top, don't lower your team's ranking
I look up, Omega was floating more than 4 meters above the ground, a true elite, they don't really need me, they looked at me like a harmful insect to be crushed with their foot.
Okay... just go up, it looks easy... Very Very easy
- Boot, climb slowly!, I ordered.
They obey… Too Too Well
A powerful blast propelled me towards them, but I was way over the expected level.
- STOP ! STOP! STOP!
I find myself above them, head upside down, stuck against the upper window.
Asmara burst out laughing
- Boss… I think you figured out the second function all by yourself like a grown-up.
Suddenly a holographic panel appeared in the center of the room.
- Test finalized, announced the masked trainer,
I was brought back to the ground, as was everyone else, except that I had come back there head first.
- This session is over. Go back to your rooms, we'll resume in 8 hours.
he paused and his face turned towards me
- No. 1, you are really very weak, you disappoint me a lot for someone of your level, all this should be simple
I looked down, avoiding stares, the others already leaving the room lightly, going back into the DAAS to change.
With every step I took I felt like I was dragging cannonballs across the ground.
Lying on my bed, I tried to push this humiliation out of my mind.
Suddenly the light in my room turned red
ALERT - GENERAL GATHERINGS - CENTRAL SQUARE
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