Those who play with the devil’s toys will be brought by degrees to wield his sword

-Commander-

My priest father drilled these words into me, and I can still feel the punches that came with it as a part of my education while I was growing up.

I was afraid, so I ran. No, not of the punches, I was afraid that one day I will strike back, and when I do, I will kill the man who felt such resentment for me, despite his calling. It was me who took everything away from him, it was me who took the love of his life when she gave birth to me.

So I ran away from home, after a few years of random jobs, I could finally enlist in the French legion. From then, my angry days were over, I was with my family, with my new brothers.

And now, when I think about my father, I do it with a casual grin usually, it’s quite funny and ironic that his teachings pushed me to become the man that I am today - A man who wields a devil’s sword.

Unexpected guests

February 27, 7:20 am ~ Saint Lucia

-Commander-

I heard that early retirement is unhealthy for a person, but it sure as hell can be enjoyable. These were my thoughts when I woke up today in the company of two beautiful women, I was laying there and looking at the scenery in front of me, it was mesmerizing, the endless green and blue that surrounded the Jade Mountain.

The fresh smell of the sea and the cool breeze that came with it was in perfect tune with the sounds of the majestic forest, murmurs of the trees, and birds' songs.

The Sunlight dancing and softly tingling my skin, as I lay there, I thought this is truly heaven, so beautiful, so pure, still untouched by man, and his greed, still untouched by war.

I could not help myself, my eyes were closing in an attempt to get ready for another nap when I tilted my head slightly and I saw a woman sitting at my table.

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She was wearing an elegant long white summer dress, her hair was dark as night, thick and long they reached her waist. Her eyes were as big and blue as the Caribbean itself, alluring delicate crimson lips, and skin that looked as soft as silk.

She was looking at me playfully with fascination, and I thought to myself self - No, she's a sin, a woman like this should not be allowed to exist, It’s a dream, yeah it’s a dream and for now, I will just close my eyes and dream of you for a little bit longer.

And just when I was about to do that - I saw a Gorilla, and not even one, but two of them for that matter. Black suited, 250 pounds Gorillas… They were standing there like freaking statues, my sleepy mood was gone in an instant, and a sobering thought came into my mind - If a beautiful woman approaches you first - she needs something from you, and there's a high chance that you are in trouble.

But with past like mine, when you wake up in a presence of such beauty who's accompanied by two gorillas and they are playing house with you - you know for sure that: she’s well informed, she definitely wants something from you, you are 100% in trouble, and your past finally caught up with you.

Unknown woman – Beast huh… You don’t look frightening at all, you look more like a cute stray puppy…

The woman said quietly to herself.

Commander – What?

Unknown woman – There’s a suit for you in the bathroom, get dressed up, and let’s have breakfast.

Commander – My father told me not to talk, or accept gifts from strangers, even as beautiful you. No, especially if they are as beautiful as you.

Unknown woman – Beautiful huh? Well, I’m flattered and also I feel discriminated against at the same time.

Commander - Mmm, what?

Unknown woman - These two laying beside you, you don’t actually expect me to believe that you remember their names? And from the looks of it, you shared more than breakfast here. So come on give a girl a chance, I only want some company for my breakfast!

She replied with a cute, needy, flirty voice.

Commander – As if… And well, you have your two gorillas here with you, plus, I can bet that there’s more of that where it came from.

The woman laughed and replied

Unknown woman – yeah, but you know… These gorillas - they are no fun at all! Come on, will you give a girl a chance! Pleeease?

Commander- Ok, ok, fine! Hand me a towel, you should find one in the bathroom.

Unknown woman – Why?

Commander- Well I’m a little bit “indisposed” at the moment

The unknown woman crossed her legs, put her right elbow on the right thigh, cocked her head to the right, and leaned right into her right hand's palm.

The whole gesture looked like she was preparing for contemplation or a spectacle, after a while, she replied with a grin on her face.

Unknown woman- I don’t mind.

The commander sighed, and answered her with a chuckle ”You really are sin !” and went to the bathroom.

A few minutes later commander came out wearing a Brioni suit.

Commander – Brioni huh? That must have cost a fortune…

The woman approached him with a smile and a small box in her hands.

Commander – What now?

All he got for a reply was a puzzled expression. She took out a necktie and tied it on him while smiling.

Unknown woman – Well, what do you know, it looks like clothes do make a man. Let’s go, a car is waiting.