The return journey took far less time than the outbound trek did because there was no need for exploration, yet it still took an hour to get back.
George and Rubber looked fine, but Frank was covered in mud and appeared to be incredibly despondent.
Gao Guang had finished his part of the conversation, and now it was Frank's turn to speak.
"After we got ashore, we didn't go very far before Bottle Cap and I encountered thick shrubs and ferns. Bottle Cap was leading the way, I was following about ten meters behind when suddenly someone from the bushes tackled him to the ground. Bottle Cap attempted to shoot, but he was hit. I immediately took cover and fired back."
