The conversation flowed, letting the people who didn't know listen in. But this also made them feel alienated at the same time.
The air was thick with "Do you remember when" and "That night at the border," creating a private bubble of history that Neville, Sarah, and Iris had no part in.
Neville didn't mind not being part of it. He had only come into this world a year and a half ago; he had no military record or shared childhood to offer.
He found it was actually quite useful; he could learn things about Grayson's past, things Grayson might never think to mention, without having to force anyone to tell him.
Besides, Grayson was right there beside him.
While the others laughed about rations and sandstorms, Grayson was focused on him.
He was quietly picking the best cuts of meat and placing them on Neville's plate. Neville was also doing the same for him.
