In the cramped clinic, Kevin and his two companions shifted things around to set up a small table.
Amidst the clutter, they ate their simple meal, chatting and laughing now and then, enjoying a harmonious atmosphere.
"You know," Henry suddenly said, "a patient just told me that an Eldorian Army base over a hundred kilometers away has had an incident."
Chelsea, curious, asked, "What happened?"
Kevin looked over, interested in the story.
Explaining to their attentive gazes, Henry continued, "That's what I was muttering about earlier.
The patient told me that although the base has been operating for a long time, it's always been quiet. But today, several helicopters suddenly took off from there."
"I'm guessing they were the same helicopters that went to look for the satellite debris," he added. "Not long after their return, the base was enveloped in thick smoke.