"Sure, but you don't get that choice when you're military," Trudy said. She hitched her rifle up a little further. "You hesitate because you're not sure if you like someone, or not sure if you can trust someone, or not sure you agree with someone - it's a damn good way to get you and everyone around you killed."

She shook her head. "Basic is sounding like a better idea all the time," she muttered.