"That was a dirty trick," Reno complained with a cringe. He had to give credit where credit was due, though, if he were in Garland's place he would have done it. Whatever works, right?

It just sucked to be on the receiving end.

Everyone's attempts to build back their original stats helped, but it was all still dangerously restricted in effectiveness.

"B-R-B -- don't die or I'll kill you," Reno informed Johnny lightly before darting forward, using the benefit of Camoflauge's mist. Using every scrap of experience he'd ever gained as a Turk, both here and at home, he attempted to sneak up on Garland and lay a mine behind him for some Homemade Fun.