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“So that’s why I hate these trainers.” Bear nodded as he finished his long story about a recent training mission with Captain Finian “Loco” Rolling. Of course, this is how every recruit flying with Rolling felt after an exercise. So at least the insults were sent around Tarton’s Junction evenly.
But none of this made Bear, Etti, Gan, or any of the other recruits feel any better.
“The sooner we get to fly on our own, the better,” Bear grumbled as they walked away from the mess hall.
“I’ve somehow avoided flying with Loco,” Austin admitted.
“Seriously?” He glared at Austin like he’d just cheated at cards. “How’d you manage that?”
Austin rubbed his chin. “I have no idea.”
“Oh, it’s the worst. Did I tell you about what happened last week?”
And Bear once again launched into a story a
