Actually, it had been a frantic day. They ate, drank, and relieved themselves on the move, continuing their journey even after nightfall.
Late at night, Paige Summers only managed a short nap before waking, staying alert to any sounds from outside. She was exhausted, but it was still far better than the situation for those behind them, who were traveling on foot.
According to Claire Chapman, Samuel Hughes hadn't been entirely neglectful of his duties.
In the end, he had sent The Guard to rendezvous with the people from the base, organizing them into groups to help everyone catch up.
'The human heart truly is a complex thing.'
'Take Samuel Hughes, for instance. He's shown so many different sides.'
But Paige Summers didn't think he was rotten to the core.
'Just… selfish, perhaps…'
'But who isn't selfish?'
'Truly selfless people are incredibly rare.'
