John slung his rifle over his shoulder, barrel pointing down, as he looked around the courtyard before stepping into the hut where the Tiren Formation soldiers were staying.
John was all ease; he took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, put one between his lips, fumbled around his body for a moment, then made a lighter-striking gesture and said arrogantly, "Got a light? Who's got a light?"
Patrick and Carlos stayed in the courtyard. Patrick carried the machine gun on his shoulder, while Carlos wore his gun across his chest.
The officer in charge of searching thought for a moment, pointed to the hut with the most people, and said to Patrick, "Go in, you guys wait inside."
Patrick, looking reluctant, took the machine gun off his shoulder, grumbling as he walked in, and Carlos just shrugged his shoulders and followed suit.
