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    Marcus himself found it hard to relax. He had never been the social type and the time in Helsinki had only reinforced that. The loud and busy restaurant was just too much for him, he thought back at the common room with just a few people talking and chilling. “NO WAY, Marcus you are only 19 years old?” Achara seemed shocked. “I thought you were at least my age! You look so mature.” Marcus shrugged his shoulders “It is because I’m big, people think I’m older.” But Achara gave him


    “Are you really a Fighter? I looked up some videos in the web and Fighters usually look more like wannabe Berserker.” Marcus nodded, that was true. Most Fighters try to go a strength, dexterity route and wield some big weapon to produce enough damage. “I do things a bit differently. My way.” He just smiled and they continued without talking for a while. “


    Next morning, Marcus was indulging a large breakfast


    “Is it that obvious?”


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    “Ahh I’m pathetic, asking for advise from somebody who is much younger than me and knows me for just


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    “That was my first ability. My second one is more straining and I’m not that good at it yet.” As Kou said it, Marcus lost the ground under his feet floating a few centimeters in the air. “


    Marcus enjoyed a large meal in the general cafeteria of the base. Kou had turned out to be amazing, not only his abilities but also the speed of his decision making and adaptation. Marcus now realized that Kou was very intelligent, something that was buried under a thick layer of awkward and nervous tension. The more they talked and the more Kou


    “You are really smart.”


    “We just started support training this morning and you have already grasped the most important points. I was worried we would not be able to work together well before we set out but now I feel we will be an awesome team. Has nobody ever told you that you are smart before?” Kou said leaning back on his chair enjoying a cold soda. Marcus thought about his answer. “I spent a lot of time thinking so that might be the cause, but I’m not “smart” I have known smart people. I know the difference.” after he said that he realized he opened up a difficult topic.


    “And who were these smart people.” Kou d


    “I knew the name Freimann was familiar but I just did not connect you with Professor Freimann. You are his son?” Marcus nodded like a piece of wood. The man, who introduced himself as Malcom, was over the moon and quickly went to tell the rest of the team the news. Kou watched him “Difficult topic?” Marcus nodded and Kou did not ask further. From that moment on the science team greeted