Lukewarm Smile

Looking at the checkpoint ahead, I could feel my toes getting a bit jumpy.

It's not that I'm scared or anything, but the chance that we'll get exposed because of this gamble makes me fear for Fauna, Geral and his family's lives.

I can only hope that Vikaar's authority as an Obsidian makes a big role in this.

"Everyone, stay quiet as much as possible."

"I'll tell them, my lord."

As the tiny window behind me closes, I sat right up properly while Vikaar just looks at the checkpoint with blank stare.

When our truck finally rolled next to the soldiers on the checkpoint, I prepare my a small ice dagger just underneath the seat and away from everyone's eyes.

"Perm-"

Just when the soldier looks up to Vikaar up the driver's seat, he falls quiet as she turns her head towards him.

"Good evening, soldier."