[ The man heard him. He heard him! Matt can't decide whether to be excited or worried, but he doesn't have to wait more than a moment for his choice to be made for him. He never should have spoken, now this fellow soldier has an even heavier burden for his mind than before. ]
I'm sorry, sir. [ He draws back from the doorway, moving carefully, as though there's any reason to be concerned about running into things. Maybe if he goes somewhere else and stays quiet, the stranger will forget about him and get the rest he obviously needs. ]
You should, though. [ Matt can't really help himself, the man sounds terrible. ] Sleep, and not lie about it. [ Because of course he's going to take advice from a-
He shies away from finishing the thought, reaching a hand unnecessarily toward the wall as he turns away. They'll all be gone soon, and then maybe Matt will be too. ]
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I'm sorry, sir. [ He draws back from the doorway, moving carefully, as though there's any reason to be concerned about running into things. Maybe if he goes somewhere else and stays quiet, the stranger will forget about him and get the rest he obviously needs. ]
You should, though. [ Matt can't really help himself, the man sounds terrible. ] Sleep, and not lie about it. [ Because of course he's going to take advice from a-
He shies away from finishing the thought, reaching a hand unnecessarily toward the wall as he turns away. They'll all be gone soon, and then maybe Matt will be too. ]