Showered, the grime of the swamp finally washed away, Leo headed for the meeting spot. His filthy uniform was already on its way to the laundry, and he felt human again. He found only Chloe waiting for him.
"Looks like the other two bailed on us," she said with an apologetic smile. "Their combat instructor caught them on the way down. Heard they were getting good with their [Guard] skills and dragged them off for some 'extra training'."
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