"Affirmative," Billy sighed, tugging on the blanket again. It was never quite comfortable, but almost nothing on this ship was. "I had to fight my way back out after another round, then cross the battlefield again. Our mecha was impacted too."

But just to show that the first trip to the tents hadn't been a complete waste, he yanked the sheet away from his feet. "My ankle's safe, don't worry. And...thank you. You're all right?"