Yang just arrived at his bunk when someone speaks to welcome him.
Didn't feel any malice for him to;
*I still have one arm to do many things so there's no problem to be here.
And this was directly;
* That's true,,, but having only one arm is somewhat challenging. I bet just by peeing, you need some time.
But this was simply;
*In the battlefield, a soldier can lose a limb anytime so there's no difference if someone had lost it already. What only matters is the heart of the person to fight until the end. You know, many are those who have complete limbs but can't even aim their weapons to the enemies because they lack the courage,,, as fear takes over for the body to perform at its worst state. So you don't have to worry about me and worry about yourself. Because being a soldier is not just about learning how to shoot, but to know how to shoot with the intention to kill. As a very young girl, you're not ready to see blood.
With all what the boy had said, the last sentence made the girl defensive to say;
*Huh, you're just old looking. Having a baby face, don't treat me like a little girl because you will regret it.
Yang can tell that it's a fluke but didn't speak anymore and chose to leave the barrack.
It's still four in the afternoon and doesn't want to be stuck in a room so he decided to pass the time outdoor.
He also want to be alone but this young girl unexpectedly came out to follow and directly;
*Well, it's better to be with you that stay there. Anyway, where are you going? Did they say we are not allowed to roam around?
Doesn't want a companion because he works alone but didn't drive the girl and just;
*Tell me, what's your reason in joining the army?
Found a bench and took the lead to sit.
The young girl went to sit beside him before;
*I just don't want to get pregnant so early. It's better to become a soldier that get pregnant every year.
Just this fact, Yang can guess many things for him to;
*I won't blame you because I support a free world; but I want to remind you of the dark side in the army. Unfortunate for your kind, some officers take advantage of their position to satisfy the desires of men. So if ever someone try to force you, never hesitate to report it. There are officers who are good and will give you justice.
The girl had that curious expression when she look at the boy and said;
*I know about that and won't give in to anyone; but I don't know what kind I belong in your words.
Yang also looked at her and was honest to;
*The beautiful kind that enchant men to do evil.
The words, made the girl smile as she;
*It's really hard to compliment this days for you to say all of that instead of directly saying I'm beautiful. It seems that with that straight face of yours, still know how to express what you feel.
Was misunderstood for the boy to;
*Don't think too much because I didn't mean anything.
*Huh,,, don't pretend because it's very obvious that you're making the move. I tell you what, you can be my boyfriend in probation and at the same time, my shield from those men who have the idea.
But this was directly;
*I can't help you on that because I already have a wife.
*Haha, you wish. Why don't you say that you are also a breeder? Just accept the offer and let's spread out our relationship as soon as possible. Don't worry, if we both survive in the front line and return after serving thirty years, you can have me.
Unexpectedly, with a straight face, Yang went to;
*No thanks, who want an old woman?
Only took a few seconds for this young girl to process before;
*You son of a... Even if I'm already fourty three at that time, the beauty is still there.
With this, the real age was revealed for Yang to;
*So you're thirteen years old. Well, the physique looks fit so you'll going to be okay. Let's forget the boyfriend girlfriend thing but expect for me to be there as a friend if you need help.
The words are good but this girl felt like she got friendzoned and can't help to;
*Even if you don't admit it, you're now my boyfriend so be proud.
*Proud? Do you know that you will give me a lot of trouble for that? The real problem is that I really have a wife so let's keep our relationship to be best friends.
This time, the girl finally believe it to say;
*Alright,,, then it's time to introduce ourselves. My name is Soledad Walton, thirteen years old, fil-am, like to eat sweets, hate spicy food, prefer my filipino side,,, well you should tell something first before I continue.
A person who only converse to the people he likes, Yang organize his words before;
*My name is Yang Aliguyon, sixteen, half filipino half chinese.
The girl waited for more but seing that the boy stopped talking;
*That's it?
*Why, what do you want to know?
The girl didn't speak but Yang can tell for him to;
*In fact, I just lost my left arm three days ago.
And this sentence, was directly;
*Bullsh*t! Just three day and you're here?
Waited for the girl to express her disbelief before;
*You heard about those gifted people, right?
About the matter, Soledad got serious as she move closer saying;
*So you're gifted.
Had that same straight face when he;
*The doctor said it's a gift of fast healing. Unfortunately, it's not regeneration to grow it back.
*Huh,,, it's already cool to have fast healing ability. Unlike me, it's super strength.
*Super strength? I can trade mine to you. Come on, show me how it looks like for a human to have super strength.
Already trust the boy and was about to demonstrate when...