a monks life?

[tuo]

Tess hurried through the halls as she desperately made her way to the training field/cavern where she was supposed to train with her unit, not wanting to get chewed out again.

[Devon]

The sergant in charge of her unit did not greet Tess with a happy look on his face. Impatiently tapping his foot on the ground he breathed out an exasperated sigh when she finally arrived. Sarge, as he liked to be called slowly circled around Tess. "Explain yourself," he ordered.

[tuo]

Tess gulped and tried to stand up straight and answered. "Sarge, I was working on the breathing exercises and I lost track of time, I'm sorry Sarge."

[Devon]

Sarge shook his head and circled Tess. With a fire in his eyes he reprimanded the in training monk. "Late is late. If you're early you're on time, if you're one time you're late, and if you're late DON'T BOTHER SHOWING UP! If you arrive late to an assignment someone may end up hurt. Be on time Tess, and while you're at it take ten laps."

[tuo]

Tess knew better then to wince or protest and simply nodded. "Yes Sarge!" Before starting her run around.

[Devon]

Sarge waited for Tess to finish running while the rest of the recruits moved on to their other exercises. The whole time Tess ran, Sarge followed behind 'encouraging' her with shouts and threats of what would happen if she dared to quit.

[tuo]

Tess bit back any retorts she may have as she kept on running, annoyed that he still does this. After all the running she's done she's probably better at it then most of the rest of the unit. Eventually though she finishes the run and stands, awaiting instructions as she pants lightly.

[Devon]

Sarge actually stops berating her for a moment to give her a chance to catch her breath. "Good job Tess," he replied. Standing at attention he started to question her, "Why did you want to be a monk Tess?"

[tuo]

Tess catches her breath and responds. "I wanted to help protect Humontis and to be more like Gale Sarge."

[Devon]

"You aren't Gale," Sarge replied bluntly. "You won't make it far here if your only goal is to chase someone else. If you want to succeed here you'd better find your own road to travel." Sarge paced around her, inspecting her for a minute. Finally he stopped in front of her again and cleared his throat. "But as long as you intend to work hard, I'll whip you into shape so you can get where you want to go."