Memories coursed through Kradis, as he sat on the stairs of the sleeping quarters just outside the [i]Parvan[/i], He ran a finger down the picture found in the silver pendant, and a twinge of... Something, caused Kradis to shiver ever so slightly. He than ran his hand down his face, along the scar that crossed his eyebrow and down his cheek bone, in remembrance of that fateful day. Kradis looked up, into the blazing Arvaran sun, felt the wind through his short, crew cut hair, and noted how he was still unused to the heat of Landren, as it tore through him and made him sweat more than most. Whatever the cause, Kradis had concluded long ago that he would most likely never get used to this heat, or anything that goes on in this land, for that matter.

He got up, and made his way to the [i]Parvan's Claw[/i], slipping a tab of Overdrive when he was sure no one was looking. He held it under his tongue, and felt his face go warm, his ears hot and energy flowing through his tired, aching limbs. The dust caked his fur, and stung at his eyes, as he walked passed various tents and buildings, on his path to his new home. Loud conversation pierced his ears, as he heard his name mentioned between two soldiers and a mechanic:

[i]"...How can you be sure?"
"He's not a spy, man. He's been here for ages. Kradis isn't a good person though, that's for sure. Heard he was a part of the Empire's little 'dog catching' service, did some really messed up shit in his time..."[/i]

Hushing themselves and moving out of his way as Kradis walked past, he said nothing, and pretended to have not heard their discussion. Inside though, Kradis was now pissed off. But he did nothing, and boarded the [i]Parvan[/i]. He made his way to the loading ramp, and saw a face he remembered from his placement notice: Colonel Blade, his new team leader. Accompanying him was a tiger, who Kradis guessed was probably one of his team mates. He looked young, and Kradis hoped that his inexperience didn't get them into trouble. He walked up to them, and snapped to attention, saluting Blade.

"Officer Kradis Topha, reporting for duty, sir." He then glanced at the tiger, and his ear twitched, as he spoke to him in a 'somewhat' friendly voice. "New blood? Try not to get yourself killed, kid. Or anyone else, for that matter."