As the early morning sun's glow lanced through the transparent glass of the sliding window, Kai's eyes cracked open.
'Is it yet morning?' His arms flew to his face, covering the yawn as his throat burned with dryness.
"Hey, kid." The corporal gestured toward Kai. "Are you the Yung Chin K?" He stood there, pulling on his black uniform, the fabric whispering against his skin.
"Yeah…" Kai gave a subtle snore, then shoved himself from the bed, his feet touching the cold floor.
"Buckle up, it's time to go for your first mission."
From the bed at the left side of Leon's, Rockson's eyes snapped open. 'First mission? Already?!' He looked at Kai with wide eyes, then shifted his gaze to the corporal, his fingers gripping the edge of his blanket.
"Hello, sir." He waved stiffly. "When am I also going for mine?"
