into a defensive alert. Cato could even be transferred. We botch the
“But Watney saw a third option,” Surrich continued. “It
looks
itself? She has another plan in mind. I think she wants to try for an
in-person negotiation for Cato. And if not that, at least coerce them
into bringing out
we take him out.”
“Smart thinking.”
planned that far ahead.”
There was silence along the channels.
on enemy uniforms for dress up, you know.”
The two-man patrol was dead in front of Watney now, their
the wind.
“You want us to rescue her,” said Ebon.
“When the time comes. Now my suggestion is you regroup
with the patrol unit and play them. Keep radio contact between us
Cato when I see him.”
“All right. Patching out now,” said Ebon.
and soon regrouped with the other two enemy patrolmen. A minor
discussion occurred between the sentries, and thankfully, no
misunderstandings were made thanks to whatever improvisations
Ebon and Jaig dreamt up. Surrich exhaled, relieved, but still
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