[center][h3][color=a0410d][b]Luke Godfrey

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Luke wrinkled his nose once the foul smell of death continued to grow stronger as he marched with his squad, getting a closer view of the horrible scene left behind by the Imperials machine guns. He cringed as his eyes scanned the bullet torn bodies and felt a horrible shiver run down his spine as he would meet the unnerving, lifeless gazes of a few of the poor saps unlucky enough to take part in this pointless charge. Just knowing that every one of these corpses once held the same spark of life that he has was enough to drag Luke’s recent declaration of readiness and optimism through the cold mud. Clearing his throat and peeling his eyes from the bodies, Luke decided that there was no time to spend thinking on something he had no part in, or could control. He felt pity for them, but at the same time grateful that he wasn’t lying among the dead. [color=a0410d][i]‘Better them than me,’[/i][/color] he thought grimly to himself.  

Once the dark and foreboding clouds from above began to shower the destroyed lands below them Luke could only scoff with a bitter smile before lowering his helmet slightly. [color=a0410d]“Oh well that’s always a good sign,”[/color] he muttered as it began to look like even mother nature was going to give them a hard time. She always seemed to know when to make things worse. With a small sigh Luke began to inspect the ruined lands around them before noticing just how close some of the people in his squad were. He couldn’t help but chuckle and rolled his eyes.[color=a0410d] “Geez, of course I get put in the one squad filled with sexually frustrated teenagers,”[/color] he said to no one particular, simply speaking his mind aloud as he marched with everyone and letting out a small sigh.[color=a0410d] “I guess it’s better than nothing. At least I didn’t join the Cavalry, saw where that got them,”[/color] he muttered before resting his rifle onto his shoulder. [color=a0410d]“Though those sabers looked pretty cool,”[/color] he admitted before looking forward towards the breach. 

He couldn’t help but let his mouth hang open for a moment as they grew closer to the massive walls that surrounded the city. He knew the walls were already big enough in the distance, but now standing right below them made him feel so small. This was the first time he’s ever seen anything like this in person and could only gaze in amazement at such an incredible feat of construction. Though there was one thing even more awe inspiring than the massive walls themselves. The breach within the wall. Just thinking of what kind of firepower caused that massive wall to crumble like that was almost exciting, making Luke hope he’d get to see such destructive firepower in action one day. [color=a0410d]“Damn, imagine seeing that wall crashing down towards you,” [/color]he chuckled before letting a grin spread onto his face. [color=a0410d]“Wonder if any of the Imps are buried under all that,” [/color]he wondered, his grin growing just a bit. 

Luke was soon torn away from the impressive display of destruction as a new face join the squad. From what he could tell she looked to be a Darcsen. This brought a small frown to his face since most Darcsen he’s met in the past have left Luke with a rather sour taste for the people. Lying, stealing, causing trouble, it's all he's ever seen from them. It's like they're annoying bugs that keep showing up to make trouble. Luke even remembered when a string of break ins came over his home town and how they had ransacked his foster parents shop, breaking more things than stealing them. Luckily they were caught by an angry mob and it was only then revealed to be a small group of criminals that were mostly made up of Darcsens. Luke never did find out what exactly happen to them, but last he saw of them was when they were being dragged out to the edge of town after getting a nasty beating, never to return to cause trouble. They’ve always either caused bad luck or just been a real thorn in his side. He shook off the thought and gave a small sigh, knowing he’d have to get use to it now that they were fighting together. He’d fight and die with them like any other soldier in this war, but he didn’t have to like them. 

She looked like a mean one thanks to that glare in her eyes, but Luke didn’t feel intimidated since he’s seen scarier looking people in boot camp. Just remembering the look of death his drill sergeant gave him everyday sent shivers down his spine. With a final shutter from his nightmarish training Luke watched as everyone made their introductions with the new girl now known as Ines and arched a brow as she began to laugh with what seemed to be joy, or eagerness from their surroundings. Luke couldn’t help but chuckle in amusement as he sat down on a pile of rubble and looked to Ines with an arched brow. [color=a0410d]“Well at least you feel at home, that’s what’s important,” [/color]he grinned before resting his rifle onto his leg and let out a small sigh.[color=a0410d] “Though if you’re homes as much of a shit hole as it is here than it must be a real mess of a place,”[/color] he stated with another chuckle as he glanced in another direction, his smile dulling slightly as his tone grew a bit colder. [color=a0410d]“The perfect place for you’re kind really,”[/color] he muttered, not caring if his almost venomous statement was heard by her or anyone else. 

[@Yam I Am]