When Shawn Monroe woke, he was already in bed in his room at Bloodfall Base. He remained dazed for a long moment before remembering what had happened.
'He couldn't believe he'd actually fainted...' Shawn Monroe rubbed his temples and sat up. He had no idea who brought him back. It seemed his unauthorized trip to the research area could no longer be kept secret.
He felt sullen and stifled.
Just then, someone pushed the door open and walked in.
"Oh? You're awake?"
"Yeah."
Sterling Warren, who was looking after him, rinsed a cloth in a basin in the corner of the room. "Here, wipe your face. Are you all right?"
Shawn Monroe took the cloth and wiped his face haphazardly. "I'm fine... What time is it?"
"A little after seven in the morning. Oh, right!" Sterling Warren suddenly smacked his forehead. "Captain Monroe wants to see you in his office. And, uh... he didn't look too happy."
Shawn Monroe's hand, holding the cloth, paused.
He gave a bitter smile.
