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While I was figuring out what I wanted from life, a monotonous routine on the military base suited me just fine. The more time I spend helping Doctor Alma, the more soldiers I got to know from the eclectic mix. It was amazing how well everyone got along when there were so many different cultures here. It certainly put my relationship with Ryoko into perspective.
I filled my cart with dirty linen and yanked hard on the handle so the bad wheel wouldn’t snag. This was my last task of the day before I was free to do whatever. Usually, that would mean practice on getting new Valkyrie wings, but not anymore. My back was grateful and finally healing now I was no longer putting myself through agony in the hope of regaining my wings.
The trolley rattled and shrieked as I pushed it out of the
