– You are military? Tan asked, somewhat surprised.
– Once it was, the old man answered.
– How do you understand about me?
– You have a military bearing, a very strong physique, and you also have a special look.
– And which one?
– A look of sadness and valor.
Tan was about to ask him another question, but the old man unceremoniously interrupted him.
I guess you're here to pick up a pair of new pants, not to bang out, huh?
That's right, and he told him about his vision of excellent and quality clothing.
The old man listened indifferently to him, then took measurements and said that by tomorrow morning everything would be ready. Everything will be delivered to his guest house. Athanasius thanked him, paid, and went out with Tin.
– And your uncle is silent, turned to the guy Tan.
– It's right.
– Where did he fight?
“I don’t know, he never talks about it.
– Remind me of his name?
– Uncle Bert.
Clear. Well, come on, I'll show you where you need to bring your clothes tomorrow.
***
That evening, Tan did not abuse alcohol and spent time sharpening his sword. And before going to bed I organized a little workout for myself. As usual, he woke up before dawn after another nightmare. Sitting on the bed, he looked at the ammunition standing in the corner and the sharpened sword standing in the same place. Athanasius thought that he would gladly smash their head, the bastard who constantly came to him in his dreams. Rising slowly out of bed, he went to the window. Looking at the city awakening from sleep, he realized that he liked it more like that. Quiet, majestic and most importantly, without people. Maybe this is due to what happened to him in childhood, or perhaps due to his character traits, Athanasius loved loneliness. Not that he was a hermit of spiritual dreams, but long communication tired him. He loved silence and loved to be alone with himself. Many of his colleagues considered him strange, some rude, some even dangerous, but each of them knew Tan was smart. During the battles, like no one else, he made the right decisions with lightning speed, which helped to save dozens of lives. For this, in the army, Tan enjoyed indisputable authority. Every soldier dreamed of being in his squad, because this at least guaranteed a greater probability of survival.