Everyone had something they were good at. They were all trained to fulfill the basics and the standards, but everyone had a unique skill that offered something special to their team. Nicky had patience and the ability to turn off his compassion. Joe had close blade skill and an easy ability to lighten the hearts of those around him.
Or maybe that was just Nicky.
He smirked and nodded, looking down at his half eaten sandwich and untouched chips. He wasn't going to eat any more. Probably not for the rest of the day. He could almost hear Joe's disapprove 'tsk' in the back of his mind and his eyes softened for a moment as he shifted the plate further away.
"They do. I did the full introduction for probably a full six months. On bad days, it's still in my mouth. I've just gotten better at swallowing it again.
"You will, too. You just have to give it time.
"This place doesn't help. Rome is beautiful and glorious...but it is big and busy. Things were a little easier in Genoa, but I couldn't stay there. I still haven't found anywhere better, though."
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Or maybe that was just Nicky.
He smirked and nodded, looking down at his half eaten sandwich and untouched chips. He wasn't going to eat any more. Probably not for the rest of the day. He could almost hear Joe's disapprove 'tsk' in the back of his mind and his eyes softened for a moment as he shifted the plate further away.
"They do. I did the full introduction for probably a full six months. On bad days, it's still in my mouth. I've just gotten better at swallowing it again.
"You will, too. You just have to give it time.
"This place doesn't help. Rome is beautiful and glorious...but it is big and busy. Things were a little easier in Genoa, but I couldn't stay there. I still haven't found anywhere better, though."