He had spent a few more minutes talking to Adames in the hospital tent before the master sergeant returned to watch duty. Then, with Fierce failing to return, he had discharged himself and departed (although he left Erlen sleeping by the bed). Maker had just gotten the shirt on when someone outside his tent called to him. “Permission to enter?” Wayne asked. “Granted,” Maker replied. Wayne entered and saluted smartly. Maker returned the gesture, and then announced, “At ease. What can I do for you, Marine?” Wayne didn’t say anything for a moment, obviously unsure of himself. Finally, he just said, “Sir, I’d like to come with you.” “With me?” Maker repeated questioningly. “Yes. Back to the Pit. With you and Snick.” Maker nodded sagely, but said nothing. “I know I let you down before,” Wayne continued, “but I want to show you that you can depend on me.” “You didn’t let me down, Marine,” Maker said. “You got me out of there – saved my life.” “But you saved mine first.
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