May I request 2 with Linda-058?
2. "There are a lot of things that I didn't think were possible before you."
The click on the rifle echoed around the semi-quiet space, it was the only sign that Linda was still paying attention to you between practice targets. Her gaze remained steadfast, fixed ahead, yet the occasional glint of green in her eyes betrayed that she was listening intently. “Life’s strange, isn’t it? The things that are possible, and the ones that aren’t,” the words slipped from your mouth without much thought.
Especially for the Spartan IIs. Abducted at a tender age to become super soldiers, Linda had rarely spoken about her past, and it always surprised Kelly-089 when you brought up things that Linda had shared during a quiet night together.
She adjusted her stance slightly, the rifle snug against her shoulder, but didn't respond. Instead, she fired another shot, the crack of the bullet echoing off the walls. The target downrange took a direct hit, a perfect bullseye. You watched her in silence for a moment, trying to get a read on her thoughts.
Everyone had assured you that this was an impossible task, much like the idea of asking the loner Spartan out. And yet, here you were, partners in life.
"Kelly's always surprised when I tell her the things you share with me," you said softly, trying to bridge the gap of silence. "It's like she can't believe you've opened up to anyone."
Another shot rang out, another bullseye. Linda’s focus didn’t waver, and you half-expected her to keep shooting, but instead, she leaned back and turned her head in your direction. There was a softness in her eyes when they met yours.
The thought almost made her smile; Kelly would surely tease her if she knew. "There are a lot of things that I didn't think were possible before you.” She admitted, deftly ejecting the spent round from the rifle and sliding a fresh one into place.
You felt a warmth spread through you, despite the chill of the training room. "Same here," you replied, a smile tugging at the corners of your lips. "Life's full of surprises."
Linda nodded, a faint smile gracing her own lips before she turned back to the targets ahead. Yes, life was indeed full of surprises. Perhaps John was considered the luckiest of the Spartan IIs, but in the world of relationships and personal emotions, realms they were never trained for, Linda-058 considered herself lucky to have you as her guide. What a delightful snag she never expected.
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