[Yes, he thinks immediately, because he does. He's filthy, and she's not, her clothes are different and unusual, and he's without his friends. That's really the hardest part, and the biggest way he feels like he's sticking out like a sore thumb.
It'd be easier if he had some of the guys from K/3/5 around with him, or even just guys he went to boot camp with, or even just other marines, but he hasn't seen anyone. Hasn't really seen anyone wearing anything close to the uniforms that've been a part of practically every waking moment of every single day for three years.
Gene doesn't wind up saying any of that, and though he sort of tries to smile, he doesn't quite get there.]
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It'd be easier if he had some of the guys from K/3/5 around with him, or even just guys he went to boot camp with, or even just other marines, but he hasn't seen anyone. Hasn't really seen anyone wearing anything close to the uniforms that've been a part of practically every waking moment of every single day for three years.
Gene doesn't wind up saying any of that, and though he sort of tries to smile, he doesn't quite get there.]
It's a lot colder here.