[h2][center][color=007236]Gabriel Moreau - Wall Rose: Trost District[/color][/center][/h2]
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Even as Gabriel returned his attention back to the superior, it was a little hard to focus with Tanner messing with him.  His face glowed like a tomato from the way she was treating it.  [color=007236]"Don't get the wrong idea!  It's not a proposal!"[/color]  He mumbled as he kept his face straight forward.  Even if he was being a little mean, the thought of such a thing was a rather happy one.  His heart fluttered until he heard the superior officer calling out to the Cadets at attention.  His eyes glued onto the officer as he put all of his attention in listening to the orders the veteran barked out to the fresh men and women of the military.  Waiting patiently for his own orders, Gabriel began to think of the city.

Trost was a rather well-built area.  Far better than Shiganshina was.  Even with the roads being as well-constructed as they were, it was going to be a pain trying to evacuate the frantic citizens.  In his mind, he raced through every possible outcome that would appear during their mission.  How would they react to a horde coming straight towards them if they were busy trying to help a traffic jam?  Would they panic?  If they did, how we he keep them in line and have them continuing their duties?  Such questions flooded his thoughts like a broken dam in a valley.  There was so little time to truly react and keep these thoughts from overwhelming him.  Unfortunately, he would have to make due with what he was given, and react accordingly to the situation.  There was no time to plan against an enemy that doesn't think.  At least, not the mindless, wandering Titans that rampaged through the city.

When the call to arms was given out, Gabriel found himself being led to two other Cadets that were to join his squad.  The thought of leading was a little embarrassing for the young man, but it had to be done.  The introductions were rather awkward, especially with the way Mary stammered nervously and how Jakob was rather indifferent about the whole ordeal.  Not to mention the intense staring that he gave towards Tanner, which caught Gabriel's eye.  He gave the man a cold glare, as if he was already thinking of a few ways to break him.  Nonetheless, when Tanner greeted them both to the two, he smiled and gave them a nod.  [color=007236]"A pleasure to meet you both."[/color]  It was strange introducing himself to new people so suddenly, but that would have to wait for later.  Turning his attention to Tanner, he listened to her speak before bringing up his plan.

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[color=007236]"Our goal is to form the middle guard with the rest of the other Cadets.  I believe our primary goal should be to assist civilians in escaping to Wall Rose while we cover for them.  We'll eliminate any Titans that get too close to them.  We'll keep a tight formation as well.  If we split up, we won't be able to kill any of the Titans efficiently enough.  Plus, there's the high chance of running into Abormals.  If we're not around to help each other, we'll get killed without even having a chance to realize it.  So keep the formation tight, assist the civilians, and engage any Titans near us who are already attacking.  We have a more important job to do than to just kill them."[/color]  As he spoke, he felt a lump in his throat slowly forming near the end.  To not engage the Titans was a...strange task.  Yet, he knew that it was best to avoid needless confrontations.  The inhabitants were far more important than the city itself.

With a quick glance at them all, he gave them the signal to follow him closely, the young man clearly eager to get his mission started.  [color=007236]"If you have any concerns, bring them up now.  We can't keep stalling when there are people who are in danger."[/color] He looked over at Tanner as he flew over the stone buildings below.  There was a look of cold and calm determination on his face at that moment.  His eyes seemed to be burning with a hidden fire, despite the collected emotion he displayed.  Perhaps there was more to Gabriel than just being calm and collected.  Maybe, just maybe, there was far more: a beast waiting to be unleashed.

The sound of thumping made Gabriel turning his attention forward quickly, his eyes catching civilians on the run from the Titan.  In it's hands were it's most recent victims, who'm it had already taken a rather messy bite out of.  The fire in his eyes lit up into a blazing flame as he called out to the others.  [color=007236]"Engage the Titans!  Keep the civilians safe at all cost!  We're not about to let these damn things make another Shiganshina!"[/color]  His voice cried out with such fury that it seemed like the beast within had already emerged.  What was once a timid and quiet youth during his time as a Cadet had grown into a leader with the heart of a lion, even when he himself did not recognize it.  To Gabriel, he was still a coward.  That's what he thought as he charged head first into battle.  Yet, the shaking in his hands was not that of fear, but of a silent rage, finally breaking free from it's sealed heart.  The coward was dead.  The soldier was born.