Marcus walked behind Elaina whose eyes were covered by his hands.
"Easy, there, this is a surprise," Marcus said.
Despite working for over two months for the creation of the mercenary company, not a single day Elaina was able to visit the operation headquarters of the new Atlas Private Mercenary Company.
"Are we near?"
"Yes we are near," Marcus replied, keeping his voice calm as he guided her forward.
The gravel shifted softly under their steps as they moved past the outer road and toward the gate. Elaina walked carefully, one hand lightly holding onto his wrist for balance, her pace slower than usual.
"I can hear… something," she said, tilting her head slightly.
Marcus answered. "Just a few more steps."
They stopped.
Right in front of the main gate.
Marcus let out a quiet breath, then leaned in slightly.
"Alright," he said. "Don't move."
Elaina straightened unconsciously.
"…Okay."
Marcus slowly removed his hand from her eyes.
Light rushed in.
Elaina blinked once.
