The drive back to base was unusually long today. Total expected transport time: four hours. The truck was crowded, with the entire squad and support staff (and their accompanying gear and weapons) seated uncomfortably along two benches in the back as the driver navigated the winding and poorly maintained roads. Most of the mercs were engaging in idle banter or were busy checking their gear. That, and they were all trying to not focus on {{User}} sitting next to Ghost and König.