[h2][center][color=007236]Gabriel Moreau - Training Grounds[/color][/center][/h2]
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Gabriel felt a bit sore behind his knee, but he was able to pull through easily enough.  It was by far one of the more mild pains he received.  Still, it didn't ease the pain knowing that.  He waited silently for the rest of the recruits to finish up their 'nice little chats' with the Instructor, until it was time for them to depart to their cabins.  He walked slowly, thinking to himself in quiet as he wondered about his future.  Would it be possible for him to succeed and become his brothers protector?  It was always a strong thought in his mind - his little brother was all he had left.  The worst of it all: he was too young to even remember having parents.  It was a sour thing to think of.

His concentration was broken once more when Reese came up to him.  [color=Moccasin][b]"Hey, Gabriel,"[/b][/color] the boy drew an exasperated sigh mixed with relief and exhaustion, wiping his forehead of sweat. [color=Moccasin][b]"Or should I say, Circus Freak?"[/b][/color]  Reese stiffened a laugh, adjusting his ponytail. [color=Moccasin][b]"I think we're in the same cabin!"[/b][/color]  Gabriel smiled, nodding his head at the joyful youth.  [color=007236]"Yeah, it appears so.  You're lucky you didn't get hit, y'know.  Maybe that's something you should worry about, being bunked with a Circus Freak and all.  Hell, maybe I'll just wrap you up in a blanket and toss you in a small creak in the middle of the night."[/color]  He smirked down at the shorter boy and placed his hands behind his head as he walked.  [color=007236]"So why does someone with so much money join the military, anyways?"[/color]  Gabriel didn't really have any problems with someone from a higher class joining, but he was always curious about the reasoning for joining.  For many, it was because of the disaster at Shiganshina.  For others, it was to get away from the Titans as far as possible.  It made him sick to his stomach thinking about those would do such a thing...but he could understand their fear.  He was afraid himself, but for another reason...

Their conversation was broken with the approach of another man and...wow...were girls really this short at around this age?  Gabriel stared down the lady as they approached.  She looked quite happy to see them, or at the very least, Reese....at least he thought, anyways.  [color=a2d39c][b]"Hey, you two!"[/b][/color] she greeted as they approached. Olivia set her hands on her hips as she looked at her two other friends. The four of them came together when it was time to enlist, but Reese and Grant were the ones closest to her. [color=a2d39c][b]"That felt like it lasted forever, didn't it? You three must be [i]starving.[/i]"[/b][/color]  Gabriel smirked and let out a chuckle, shaking his head.  [color=007236]"I'm not too hungry myself...but I could use a small bite.  More importantly, why are you so many of you so short still?[/color]  His hands rested against the back of his head as they stopped to catch up.  Gabriel felt like a giant compared to everyone...except for Grant.  At least Grant was about the same height as he was.  He thought about how the Instructor called him a 'Circus Freak' and shook it off.