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Beyond the rapidly-healing scratch on his left arm, Arthur looked downright sprightly today, for whatever measure of the phrase. He rubbed his gloves together as the reservists arrived, and didn't stop until everyone was there. "Two weeks ago, we spoke about guerilla tactics," he said, "I hope you've remembered some of it. Today, we'll be focusing on the stealth, rather than the immediate location of the ambush. We must find ways to render ourselves completely inaudible when need be, both through the use of tools, and our own skills."

He considered the group. "If any of you - including those of you affiliated with the other groups rather than this one - know of any tools at your own disposal that will minimize our own noise, especially in forestal environments or cobblestoned roads or the like, please share those with everyone so that we will know what options we've got if the time comes."

"As for the skills, a bit of hands-on practice might be needed." He nodded towards the preserve. "A while ago, we hid and sought each other out in the woods. Now, I propose something similar, but different. Form up pairs. One of you will venture deep into the forest, and then attempt to return here--" He leaned back to pat a particular spot on the dorm wall, "Without being spotted. You may draft others onto your team, if need me. The other must, at the very least, fully discern the location of the first, and whether or not they're alone-- and if possible, catch them."

He crossed his arms. "Remember that the movement of our troops and their numbers alone is valuable information in the hands of the enemy," he finished, "So it's key that you make sure you are not seen, nor heard enough to find."

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"Who would've let her off the planet?" he teased.

"Not me, that's for sure," Tahiri laughed. "Someone's in a good mood today."

"I don't have destiny class any more," he admitted. "It's a good week."

"Yeah." Tahiri frowned and moved to lean into him. "That was unsettling."

"What did yours say?" he asked, wrapping his arm around her waist.

"Something about imbalance tempting me toward the shadows, especially if I had nagging doubts," she answered, biting her lip. "On the other hand, she said that happiness would lead me toward balance."

Tahiri scowled a little bit. "Cards shouldn't be that accurate."

Ben tightened his grip on her. "They shouldn't. But they're only cards."

And watch Ben try to deflect telling his future.

Watch it not work so well this time.

"Yours must not have been fun, either, if you're so relieved to be done with the class," Tahiri noted.

"Nothing is certain," he demurred, "but I'd prefer to miss any future where I'm burning in my own ambition or by being actually on fire."

Tahiri turned and wrapped both arms around him in a sudden, fierce hug. "You are not allowed to be on fire, and you're not . . . no." Trying for a laugh, she added, "Besides, you think I'd ever let you get enough of a big head for that?"

It was a joke, but she'd do it, too.

He clung back. "No limbs chopped off, no catching fire. It's my new motto."

"I'm going to make you stick to it, too," she promised. "See if I don't."

"I'll just have to keep you around and happy, then," he decided.

"Believe me, I have a definite interest in avoiding certain possible futures," Tahiri muttered. "And you know what? I am happy." For the most part, anyway, which was a definite improvement from a year ago.

Ben gave her a little smile. "Happier, anyway," he said softly.

"Happier," she agreed. No point in trying to deny the qualifier. "You know me too well."

He nudged his nose against hers. "I kind of hope so."

"I know so." She smiled up at him.

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