IT WAS A BRIGHT AND sunny day, even if the sunlight was almost completely blocked out by the dense canopy of the trees. The whole class were now taking the trail through the forest. The general mood was lighter, as they had already traversed this same path before. The main reason they were chatting so happily, though, was because of the absence of their weapon bags, the lack of their weight which made them feel so free. There was also no social media, but no one had a problem with that; there was lots of signal reception where they were going.
The field instructor was walking ahead as usual, keeping to himself with his hands in his pockets. There was no way anyone could know if his own mood was lighter. He was silent and his countenance was grim. Some, on the other hand, were taking life
