Kradis nodded respectfully at Asher and shook her hand firmly, and the two proceeded to discuss their own various tactics and experiences. Despite the air of mutual respect, Kradis kept most of his Northern past hidden, only stating that he defected early on in his career. After the brief discussion, they were ordered to suit up and prepare for a training exercise. Kradis calmly walked into his bunk, and began to fit his harness methodically and precisely. After being suit up, he lowered hismelf onto one knee, and bowed his head, muttering a short 'prayer' of sorts:

"[i]Today, may the essences of those before me guide me to safety. If I should pass today, I happily accept my fate, and will gracefully continue through the cycle of life and death ever-present of Arvara.[/i]" Kradis hung his head lower for a second, before rising to his feet and, slipping a tab of Overdrive, proceeded to join the others, acknowledging their arrival with a nod or hand wave to the Colonel, and to those he had met already as they arrived.