His head snapped to the soldier.<span style="font-style: italic"><span style="color: #00FF00">Why didn't I notice him?!</span></span>He looked back at the girl, his eyes narrowed as he tried to control his anger. He took a deep breathe and let it out slowly, before reaching down and picking her up bridal style. He turned and looked at the soldier.<br/><br/>"<span style="color: #00FF00">So I see that you are alone...</span>" He glanced at the man's waist before looking back up, "<span style="color: #00FF00">and unarmed. What did you hope to accomplish if I wasn't here?</span>" He maneuvered and picked up his groceries with her still in his arms. "<span style="color: #00FF00">Also, you basically just shouted to the rooftops your position and discovery that our enemies could have heard and decided to act upon because of who this girl is...</span>"<br/><br/>He paused and glared at the soldier who was trembling with fear, his jaw moving but no sound but tiny speaks escaped him. "<span style="color: #00FF00"><span style="font-weight: bold">I</span> will handle this now. <span style="font-weight: bold">You</span> will speak nothing of this to anyone as you return to your post, clock out, return to your barracks, and <span style="font-weight: bold">hope</span> that no one has heard you and tries to come after me and the girl... <span style="font-weight: bold">Do you understand?</span></span>" He growled out the question, his tone low and menacing.<br/><br/>"Y-y-y-y-y-y-y-yes S-sir!" The man managed a salute before turning and promptly running away. Aspen had noticed he had peed in his pants in the middle of the instructions.<span style="font-style: italic"><span style="color: #00FF00">Wimp.</span></span><br/><br/>He turned on his heel and took several twists and turns through the alleys while carrying the girl bridal style all the way. They finally arrived at the back door to his apartment complex and he entered swiftly, making sure to dodge all the cameras. He maneuvered her until he could open the door while holding her and entered.<br/><br/>He finally placed her down on his couch after he removed his shoes. Then he went to the kitchen and put away his food before returning and sitting in the chair opposite the couch with only a short table in-between. Aspen looked at her before placing his elbows on his knees, interlocking his fingers, and resting his chin on his interlocked fingers. And he stared, waiting for her to react to everything.