"Movin' In."

                        


 The words ‘dismissed’ left Balder’s mouth like a two-ton weight had just been lifted from his shoulders, he strolled merrily into the Command Center, opening the door to Evanyell’s ‘old’ office, he had forgotten to close it. He was suddenly surprised as he felt arms wrap around him, he grinned, clasping the newfound presence “Ya’ always tends ta’ surprise me, Penn.” “You’re too easy -to- surprise, Balder.” she chirped happily. Balder unbuckled his shoulders “I’m preparin’ to get changed... Ya’ can leave, if’n you want.” he winked at her, laughing mentally at his own comment. She rolled her eyes, turning toward the door “I’m good, thanks.” she shut the door gently. Pennadelia Trigune was Balder’s current girlfriend, they’d been friends for about a month before he expressed his feelings toward her, he was astonished she eventually came to feel the same for him. Balder returned to his current task, unbuckling his boots and searching in his satchel for something ‘casual’, he stepped out of the office, fully clothed and ready for whatever might befall him this fine night. He walked toward Penna, his arms wrapped behind his back as he rocked back on his heels “I got a surprise for ya’, if you don’t mind coming wit’ me.” Penna clapped her hands “I do love surprises!” Balder grinned, tying his headband around her eyes “No peekin’, ya’ hear?” Penna crossed her arms “I -promise- not to peak.” Balder guided her hand throughout Old Town, eventually getting into the Dwarven District. Penna sounded skeptical “We’ve been walking for a long time, Balder.” he sounded reassuring “I guarantee you it’s worth the walk, love.” After a period of walking, they ended up awaiting for the Tram, Balder sat her down on a bench, pacing around like a madman. Penna flashed a smile, wagging her finger “I know you’re excited when you’re pacing around like -that-, Balder.” Balder quickly plopped down next to her, patting her lap “As I said, you’ll love me for this.” The tram arived quickly, them setting on it and riding to Ironforge. After parousing through Tinker Town and nearly toppling over the bread vendor, they eventually came to a small dwarven apartment. Balder led her inside, untying the back of her headband “Surprise, Penn.” he smiled proudly, her eyes filled with bewilderment at that moment “You didn’t...” he took her hand “I did.” She hugged Balder tightly “W-w-we have someplace to call -home-, love.” he twirled her around “That’s the point, m’de-” Balder was interrupted by the angered voice of his Commanding officer screaming over the Comm, he promptly hung his head as the words “Greycall. Five minutes.” repeated in his mind. Penna sighed “... Really?” they both quickly assembled their uniforms, practically rushing to Stormwind. As they both drudged their way into the Center, they met the cold gaze of Commander Evanyell Allenforth, all the rest of the regiment was doing an endless amount of pushups. She. Was. Furious. What seemed to be one of the happiest days of Balder’s life, quickly turned sour. After a good half hour of scolding, Balder was met with the dissapointed stare of General Allenforth, him shouting “Greycall! Do you remember the -last- time one of your little ‘girlfriends’ was in the regiment?!” Balder’s lip quivered, echoing in his mind “Please don’t say her name... Please don’t say her name.” “Kirstin. Fucking. Summers.” Balder couldn’t help but shed tears at that moment. Kirstin Summers was Balder’s ex, who was hellbent on making Balder’s life as miserable as possible, even if that meant ending it. Balder managed to regain his constituion “I-I r-emember her, s-sir.” General Allenforth barked “When you’re having sex with her on-duty the next time, Greycall. Why don’t you recite the Handbook so she actually learns something!” Balder was furious, he hated how his General viewed him, the urge in the back of his mind to shout “Shut up! We weren’t doing -anything-, I was off-duty!” were tearing away at the back of his mind, he clenched his blade. General and Commander Allenforth were married, her being his second in-command. After a long night of scolding and tears, they eventually returned to their little apartment, Balder found it surprising that Commander Allenforth allowed him to go off-duty after such events, he assumed it was her last shred of sympathy at that moment. As they clipped their way in, Balder plopped onto the bed, his face buried in his hand. Penna sat next to him, giving a reassuring smile “Ya’know... Balder, they were scolding us for apparently having sex on-duty.” she grinned wickedly at him. Balder looked as if all hope was restored in his being “Let’s say we ‘break in’ this’ere home.”