"Hey! Flossie!"
As she walked out of the Assembly Area, she saw a figure in military green waving at her from a distance and running toward her.
Taken aback for a moment, Flossie Wright focused her gaze and recognized the dust-covered face.
Willie Ash.
He was in army combat uniform, but he was filthy as if he had rolled in a mud pit, his face smeared with a fair amount of dirt and looking grimy.
After a brief thought, Flossie Wright asked, "Just you?"
"Uh..." Willie paused for a moment, understanding her meaning, his face paled as he explained, "Yeah, the nearby areas have been pretty much searched, the Captain and the others organized a team to head into the mountains early this morning, leaving a few to act with other teams."
Taking a longer look at him, Flossie gave a faint nod, "Oh."
With a slight cough, Willie felt rather guilty.
