Chapter 2 – Page 42
Mattrick: {hmph} I'm gonna turn in. Jake, since you're up anyway, you're on watch. Mika's shift is at o' 400 hours.
Jake: What should we do until you're back?
Mattrick: I dunno, do a patrol, collect firewood or somethin'.
Mika: And what if we hear from Jake's people?
Mattrick: Eh... it's been days of nothin' but static on the transceiver. Keep an eye on it, I guess. Maybe someone out there'll pick up our signal, but I kinda doubt anyone's listening. I'll try and figure out our next move in the morning.
Mika: I never thought I'd be taking orders from Mattrick.
Jake: Give him a chance, this is hard for him too. He never asked to be left in charge.
Mika: I'll try. How are you holding up, though?
Jake: I wish Rolf was here. He's been there for me since I was 10 years old. What if I never see him again?
Mika: Jake...