Chapter 16

“Let’s quit for the day,” Ran said. “Tomorrow we’ll work with knives.”

Davie nodded, clicked the safety on, and checked to be certain the gun was empty. After he holstered it they returned to Ran’s cabin.

“You did well, for a rank amateur,” Ran said when Davie handed over the pistol.

“Thanks. To be honest, though, I don’t think guns are my thing.”

Ran nodded. “I have the feeling, given that attitude, you’re probably right. You have to…okay, I was going to say ‘love’ but not many people love weapons, no matter what kind they’re using. You need to like the type you choose, and respect what it can do for you. If you’re afraid of it and how it affects you, you’ve made the wrong choice.”

“Makes sense to me,” Davie replied.

“Okay, get out of here. I’ll see you tomorrow after the morning meeting.”

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When Davie got back to his cabin, Grey greeted him with, “Do you know every inch of the fence, now?”