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Over the last couple of days, Barracker had followed through with his plan to spend more time with the rest of Second Chance. It was nice to eat meals with them, one on one or as a group.  To get to know them more as individuals.  It felt good to laugh with friends and to be merry, food always tasted a lot better with good company.  

Barracker was fully kitted out, back in his gear.  His helmet now sported a new look.  Because of the damage done by Zigmunds ice explosion, the enchanted helmet could not be repaired perfectly and now had a massive diagonal scar going right through it.  You might say it looked even more menacing, judging by the reactions of random citizens when he was walking through the street with it on.  It worked perfectly fine though, which was the important thing.  Also Barracker noticed he wasn’t as self conscious these days about how strangers judged him, he guessed it was because of his new found friendships with the heroes from another world.  

James had put Barracker onto first name basis with the owner of The Mended Drum, Frederick.  So he would say hello when he passed through the establishment and sometimes stay the night, using the extra booked room that Zell had rented for Joji, who was no longer around.  

Right now it was morning and Barracker was having breakfast with Adam before planning on heading to the military centre to work with his soldiers, the vampire was telling the druid about the progress he was making.  

[Color=Green]“...  So I think the morale is heading up in the right direction,”[/color] he finished, before taking a bite of his sausage and eggs.  After finished his bite, Barracker continued, [Color=Green]“One of my men, Gareth, went to Golden Tree Park to order some wood for training dummies.  While talking with the lumber man, your name popped up.  It seems your hardwork has not gone unnoticed, you have revitalized the peoples spirits.”[/color]  It was true, Adam was the talk of the industrial section and it was no surprise.  Adam was a fine young man, honourable and a good example to others.  Barracker listened attentively and followed up with, [Color=Green]“What have you got planned for today, more of the same?”[/color]  Barracker also asked how he was feeling about the upcoming defence of Valhiem, a topic which was inevitably on everyone’s mind.  [Color=Green]“Is your heart and mind prepared?  That is the most important thing, as this is something even I am not used to.  A battle of this scale.”[/color]