He played cards with them, and even went ten rounds in the Ping-Pong tournament, almost making it to the finals, which endeared him to his bunkmates, who now saw him as the “barracks hero.” The best part of the evening had been the boys cheering him on, while over in a corner, Daniel Stultz sat alone, reading a book, not a friend in sight. The next morning, Noah woke weary, but less sore than he had been the morning before. He showered and dressed, his muscles loosening quickly. When Daniel came into the barracks, Wiley gave a “heil Hitler” sign behind his back. Noah had to try hard not to laugh. “Today’s our last day together,” Daniel said, plopping a rucksack down next to Noah. “Olaf will be taking over your training tomorrow.” Noah kept his eyes on the floor, knowing a look of relief was crossing his face. “So, today we conquer the hard part,” Daniel said. “And you’ll be out there until you’ve mastered it.” The hard part? Noah thought, raising his head in alarm.
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