Chapter 394: Moving Out
Thomas wasn’t about to test the possessive streak of a man like Kaiden. He didn’t even try to shake the hands of the women, introducing himself directly only to Kaiden and Diaz.
"Figured I should lay it out plain," Thomas then addressed them all. "My class is Shieldbearer. Strength’s obvious; I can take a hit and keep standing. I’ll soak damage, pull aggro, and keep attention where it belongs. My taunts stick well enough to buy backliners breathing room."
He tapped the face of his tower shield with a gauntleted fist, making the metal ring. "Weakness is just as simple. I don’t kill fast. My damage comes from bashing with this slab, and that’s slow and embarrassingly inefficient. That’s why I prefer to leave the real cutting to others."
Kaiden gave a short nod. "Fair enough. Damage-dealing capabilities are one thing we certainly don’t lack, I’d say. Then I’ll-"
Thomas cut in politely. "No need to introduce your powers. I studied your team last night. I know your roles, your stances, your girls’ specialties. Even Diaz. I came prepared."
For a moment, Kaiden just looked at him, then turned his eyes toward Tessa.
She was smiling. Truly smiling.
Patting Thomas’s shoulder, she said, "See? Unlike Vaelira, Jack, and Sasha, this one’s a role model. Solid. Reliable. No drama. Exactly what a team needs. I wish all my subordinates were a hivemind with Thomas’s persona."
No one laughed, especially not Thomas. Though Tessa did get a few amused looks from the girls.
Her expression then shifted, turning a bit ominous. "As for those three... don’t worry. I’ve already handled it. I put them into the squad of a very nice lady with... power tripping tendencies."
Nyx snorted while twirling a strand of her pink hair. "Let me guess. She’s someone who won’t take their crap for even a second now that you gave her the blessing to treat Vaelira as a team member and not the gem that can’t be wronged."
Tessa’s lips curved. "Precisely. Vaelira won’t be walking over her anytime soon."