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With that taken care of, all was left was the physical. Alec could already guess as much he might as well volunteer himself first. When the examiner came around, he stepped up. The woman gestured for the teen to follow after into the next room, to which he quickly ducked inside.

The hearing test came first, which was of no issue to him, the tuning fork was easy to pick up on. No note-able color blindness was evident, nor did he need glasses. Stripped down to his briefs he stood still while making sure to sand up straight when asked. The measuring tape had him at 5'3" even. The scale came next, 118lbs. He scowled slightly at the low number, but the woman assured him with time he'd put on muscle weight. She shrug jotting the results down. Alec was fairly adept at hand eye coordination and easily could preform any simple task asked of him be it following movement, or arranging and stacking things. Last came the bleeding test, which he wrinkled his nose at the blood pricking but wasn't overly afraid, nor concerned about bleeding.

All that being said Alec was being handed more paperwork. Luckily the woman had over heard he had issues with reading and simply gave him a quick run down. The attendant explained what was expected of him, of obeying orders, duties to preform, consequences one might face when disobeying, liability, and conditions for being discharged. Once he indicated he understood everything being expected, Alec was handed his uniform which he redressed in.

"Alright, last thing kid. You need to know how to salute." The woman lifted her fist, clenching it before properly holding the closed palm over her heart. Alec was quick to follow, standing at attention. This seemed to satisfy the recruiter who nodded, lowering her stance. " At ease. Go hand this to the guy out front and I'll grab your friend. Youre good to go." The little shout of excitement followed as he bounced back into the main room, re-joining the two familiar faces after handing over the final paperwork.

"Good luck!" He smiled at his friend, knowing she didnt really need it but figured it couldn't help to boost her confidence. He felt about a whole foot taller dressed in uniform he had to admit. (even if that was silly)

Alec kept Lloren company while he waited, eventually when his raven haired friend returned, dressed in uniform he beamed at her pleased for her success. They both were official, he'd already said his goodbyes and promised his sister he'd come visit soon. The 9 year old Ashley was less than thrilled, but had begrudgingly accepted just as his mother had.

"You did great I'm sure." His smile followed clasping her shoulder with a gloved hand before asking if either minded if they stepped outside.

Now that they had passed, and finished signing up all that was left to jump on the next convoy out. One would be here soon as fortune would have it, they'd be on the road in no time.

"Thanks again Lloren, you made the process easier. I'll see you at the compound?" He tilted his head curiously giving her a small nod. If she hadn't done more than be friendly. Stepping outside the recruitment office Alec purposely went to give the little feline in the window a proper pet, amused by its purring. They didn't have to wait long for their ride, they soon were able to hop aboard and head out to the training grounds, past Wall Rose's Trost district. The red head was excited he hadn't been that far outside Shiganshina in a few years.

The world as they knew it would have to be forgotten. The life they would lead would be measured in how they carried themselves and the dreams they would chase. If it was one thing Alec knew, the next 3 years of training wouldn't be spent alone without the company of people he could trust and turn to. He only hoped he could measure himself properly to such high standards.

Something could be said of that, and while they loaded themselves onto the convoy Alec's fell quiet enjoying the few days travel to come.