Chapter seventeen:

"What about shooting from further away?" Kaoru suggests knowing that it's okay to ask questions at his rank. "Especially since it's a school setting. Like maybe from a window?"

"That could be a way to do it." The mentor agrees to this. "Though you'd have to be very careful. If the body gets found the school will go into lockdown. They'll be looking for the shooter. You'll have to make sure that they don't find out it's you. You'd have to hide the gun well where they'll never find it."

"Don't worry. I do plan on getting my target to a spot where she's less likely to be seen. Though there's just one thing. I am still a bit unsure about shooting from such a distance." Kaoru keeps his attention on the mentor. He wants to make sure that the mentor really does believe that he is just asking this just for the job he was assigned to. "Maybe we could practice. Maybe from one of the upper balconies? You could stay with me so I don't accidentally wander to where I'm not supposed to be. I just was hoping to get some more experience before I would possibly attempt it."

"I don't know." The mentor seems hesitant on the idea. He shifts from leaning on one foot to the other.

Kaoru realizes that he needs to slightly push the other in the right way. He needs to just keep suspicion off of him. "It's not like this group has weaknesses that could collapse the group."

"Do not underestimate weaknesses." The mentor tells him sternly as Kaoru listens. "Everyone has weaknesses. Even you and me. Not acknowledging that even you have weaknesses can become your downfall."

"Im sorry." Kaoru apologizes making sure to look as apologetic. "I'll keep that in mind."

"Well, I suppose we can try some further range shooting. There is a spot I think we can use. Wait here and I'll set up the spot." The mentor looks thoughtful with his arms loosely crossed across his chest.

"I'll wait." Kaoru promises with a nod and the mentor walks away. He waits until the other is far enough away that he lets out a breath of relief. He was so nervous doing that. He thought that he was going to get caught. He follows the instructions given to him. He'll wait here as this could be his only opportunity to get past the guards. He will need to take in as much as he can while he has the chance. He just will have to make sure that he doesn't get caught.

One hard part down another one to go.

After a little bit the mentor returns to Kaoru. "Alright. We've got a space to use. Just stay close to me. If you try to go anywhere else you know how much trouble you'll be in." He instructs and Kaoru nods in understanding. He leads the way with Kaoru following closely behind.

Kaoru focuses on staying with the mentor. He especially does so when they get to the guard.

It seems this guard wasn't given the memo and stops Kaoru. "You can't come up here. You don't have the right rank to be up here."

"Stand down." The mentor speaks in which the guard turns to him. "He's with me. I'm bringing him up for some distance shooting training. We just need to use one of catwalks for the training. Don't worry I'll keep an eye on him. He won't go anywhere else. I'll also take responsibility for explaining anyone who approaches. So you don't have to leave your post.

The guard looks a bit hesitant for a few moments. He finally nods and steps aside to allow Kaoru to come through. "Alright. But it's all on you if something goes wrong." He warns in which the mentor nods.

"Have no fear I completely understand. This is nothing more than a mentor helping out in training. You won't regret this." The mentor looks to Kaoru. "Let's go. And continue staying close."

"Don't worry. I will." Kaoru promises moving closer to the mentor again. "I don't want to get in trouble. This is all just for my mission."

The mentor nods and takes the lead in which Kaoru follows him.

Kaoru can feel the guard watching him for a few moments before turning away. He keeps walking by the mentor as his eyes glance around himself. He needs to take in as much as possible. He isn't sure what could end up leading him to a possible way out. He makes mental notes of every detail he sees.

"We'll be there soon." The mentor looks back to Kaoru who meets the mentors eyes. "You're doing great. You're listening pretty well which is good."

"Of course." Kaoru assures the mentor. "This is all for my mission."

"Yes. It is." The mentor seems pleased with Kaoru's response. "And don't worry about stray bullets. I've cleared the area so that no one would get hurt. There is also a few others keeping everyone away from the area so they don't accidentally wander into the area. That way we can practice and train as much as you need to."

"Thank you. This really means so much to me. This training can be really helpful with my mission. Especially with the setting I'll be working with."

"Don't worry about it. I'm just glad to help out with your learning. Interest is the best way to learn." The mentor turns away to watch where they're going again. "I'll let you know when we get there."

Kaoru's eyes are drawn to an open door that the two pass by. He blinks at what he sees. He supposes that he should bring it up with Kyouya. He moves to keep up with the mentor to not bring any suspicion upon him.

"Here we are." The mentor stops walking as he informs Kaoru.

Kaoru moves a few steps past him and glances around. He notices some different guns on the floor. He also sees that they're on a cat walk that can overlook lower areas. He turns to the mentor after checking what guns have been brought. "Let's do this." He agrees making the mentor smile.

"That's the spirit." The mentor moves closer ready to teach Kaoru all that he can. He claps his hands together feeling some excitement to do this. "Let us get started then."