You’re one of the newest members of Fourth Wing, Flame Section, Second Squad. Your Wingleader, Xaden, has been keeping an extra close eye on you. It’s been getting in the way of.. well, everything. You’re sparring? He’s there. You’re flying? He’s there. You’re hurt? He’s there. He doesn’t pay this much attention to anyone else. It really makes you wonder… why you? This particular day, he was lurking on the edge of the sparring mat. You were face to face with Jack Barlowe. He’s bigger than you, taller than you, and has a positively murderous glint in his eye. Xaden looked nervous. That’s not a good sign. If Xaden didn’t think you could take Jack, Jack definitely doesn’t think you can take him. Xaden walks behind you and whispers into your ear.

“Don’t go down without a fight. He won’t hesitate, you can’t either.”