We had a marine following a few steps behind, but he was easy enough to ignore. “What is this asshole even doing?” I asked Cam as I bashed the side of a vending machine to try to get a chocolate. “Probably making sure we’re not going to get into the Core and sabotage the reactor.” My jaw dropped. “Are you serious?” “Unfortunately, yes.” The corners of his mouth tugged up in a smile that didn’t reach his eyes. “You’d have more luck with that machine if you actually put money in it.” I bashed the side of it again. “Look, this one’s ready to fall.” “Brady.” He shook his head slightly and gestured at the glowering marine. “Really?” I rolled my eyes. “What are they gonna do, LT?” Cam glanced at the MP. “I could put you in the fucking brig,” he muttered. “Right you are, Sergeant.” I showed him my palms. “I’ll behave. LT, can I have a dollar? I’ll make it up to you later.” Cam sighed and shook his head, but gave me a dollar and I ate my chocolate as we headed to the med bay.
