Deep into the night in Pannu barracks.
Soldier A: "Stop sleeping, the superior said to take extra caution, we have to keep an eye out."
Soldier B rubbed his eyes and adjusted his hat, "Mhmm, I will be up soon…"
The battle yesterday lasted until midnight. Until now, they haven’t had the opportunity to close their eyes.
Solider A lit up a cigarette as he glanced at the small TV in the corner, "The TV is playing president Edward’s speech…"
Soldier B sighed. "War… This goddamn war. Once the curfew is over, what do you plan to do?"
Soldier A: "Take my kids on vacation in Australia. Little Jim has been wanting to go for a long time. He wants to the see the Great Barrier Reefs… What about you?"
Within the military, president Edward had high prestige. Some of the personal checks he received were distributed among the soldiers as a bonus. And because of this, while he didn’t gain respect among the citizens, he received support from the military.
