The morning was already up.
Reynold was standing by the big brown front door..
Gift mother already packed him so few things inside a travel pack and it was resting on his broad shoulders.
Today was the final day to say goodbye before tomorrow's journey to the military camp.
Gift mother was standing right in front of him with her hands nervously wringing at the edge of her clothe. She swallowed hard with her chest rising and falling under her worn wool dress.
"Joining the military at this stage, Reynold..." she started with her voice a bit tight and shaking. "Is it really what you want?"
Reynold let out a nod. "Yes."
Gift mother then let out a heavy sigh, with her eyes glistening with small tears but she quickly wiped them. "Okay. Just... please, be careful out there and always keep your eyes on your surroundings. Out in those camps, it is more brutal than anything you ever faced here at the academy."
Reynold nodded again as his expression softening. "I will. Thanks"
