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One Hundred Eleven: Lana
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Lana's P.O.V.
Aspen tensed as I wrapped my arms around her, trying not to be emotional as I held her tightly. I hadn't known her for long, but she was one of my only true friends here, and she was about to go to the front line.
"Don't make this a thing. You're being weird." She muttered, but I smiled when she returned the gesture with a loose wrap of her arms around me.
When I pulled away, I discretely wiped the tear from my cheek before looking back up at her. I wasn't ready for them to leave. As soon as they did, the war would start, and I didn't know when or if I would see them again.
"I expect you to kick some ass," Aspen said sternly as she stared at me. "I worked hard to train you. Don't make me look bad."
I choked out a laugh as I nodded. The look in her eye told me that that was her way of saying goodbye as well, and I accepted it with a smile. "You got it. I'll make you proud."
The goal was not to let the rogu
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