Rex

I took off the goggles from my eyes and braced myself for the news reporter lady to charge at me with questions. Before that happened Six pulled me aside; talk about a buzz kill but it didn't exactly bother me this time. It would normally have because getting attention from the media is great but honestly, there was nothing really to talk about this time. I expected him to go on about how I handled the battle again cause it wouldn't be the first time. But he didn't, as he sounded concerned when he said, "You're distracted."

"No, I'm not, just a little tired is all," I tried to brush it off by saying.

"Tired physically?" He wasn't leaving it there as he again questioned.

"Sort of." I couldn't exactly lie to Six so I just gave him a short answer hoping that he would just leave it.

But he wasn't dropping the topic cause he asked, "Then what are you tired of specifically?"

I didn't want to come right out and say. Six had always been like a father to me but I doubt even he would understand. He lived as a mercenary all his life and he never once expressed any desire to live a normal life. At times like these, I wish there was someone who could understand. Not even my friend Noah would because living the hero life is something he could only dream of doing. And I bet I would just sound like I'm complaining or ungrateful so it's best I just keep my feelings to myself. I know doing that has caused me to be a lot more sluggish lately. It must be more noticeable for him to see it fit to talk right here and now.

"You want a break from routine missions," He answered his own question when after seeing my hesitation.

My eyes widened when he said that. Was it that obvious? I thought he would have just assumed that I was just bored of a real challenge. But since he bought it up there was no way I was going to avoid the topic. Bobo came over just in time to hear me say, "Yes! I saved the world and cured every Evo for crying out loud. Is some time off really too much to ask?"

I didn't mean for it to say it with such an attitude but I couldn't take it back now.

"No way kid, I could use a break myself," I could always count on Bobo to back me up.

Six on seeing both of us on the same side just coolly stated, "You know we don't get time off in this job. We have to get back to White Knight for debriefing."

I was now painfully aware that I was getting nowhere with him. Just as I thought, he wouldn't understand. My life is all about the job, nothing more.

"You were here, you saw what happened. The debriefing is all yours I've got a headache." I threw my arms up in exhaustion and walked away from him.

Six and his unwavering attitude to the rules was the last thing I was in the mood for dealing with today. Boy, I must really be tired cause I don't even have it in me to argue. Thankfully a jump jet came to pick us up and carry us back to Providence. I'd been thinking about it for months but that was the only time I talked about it and that's how it ends.

I sat down in my usual corner where Bobo joined me."Well, what about lunch kid?"

"There's food at Providence Bobo." I remained with my head leaning back and said.

"Suit yourself, we're in Georgia and the food here is great. I'll catch the next jet."

He went back out leaving me in my corner as he must have gotten the point that I wanted to be alone. I wasn't even in the mood for pigging out so I just closed my eyes and winced as I felt a headache coming on. This no-time-off rule is running me into the ground. I hoped that I would be able to sleep it off.