Sunlight broke through the quiet dawn just as a group of soldiers prepared to leave.
The Light APC's engine hummed through the street, drawing the attention of survivors returning from a recent scavenging trip.
Bruises and wounds covered the survivors' faces, but the haul in their arms made the trip worthwhile.
Food. Bottled water. Clothing.
"Did we miss something?" asked one.
"Houses," another soldier replied. "Platoon Leader Dmitri said to ignore them. Guess there's stuff out there."
"Let them be," their squad's leader interjected. "And focus on your watch."
"Yes, squad leader!"
The two soldiers stopped their chatter and returned to their watch. Being stationed was boring and being sent to scout was dangerous; truth be told, they would rather die on duty than die of boredom.
When will the Commander unlock more APCs for us?
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