<strong>PFC Yui Sakuraba – 1st Squad</strong><br/><br/>I almost jumped out of my skin when I heard the gunfire. I hit the deck, expecting the worst … and then I looked up and saw it was Rome.<br/><br/>“Fuck,” I muttered as I clambered to my feet. Oddly enough, though, I felt better. Rome was being, well, Rome, and that meant he was okay.<em>All he needs to do now is hit on DeSilva and life’s just fucking peachy,</em>I thought, and I let out a nervous giggle.<br/><br/>I took a deep breath.<em>Relax, relax, relax … don’t let anyone know how scared you are …</em><br/><br/>I helped Senjo and Sarge get whatever extra gear we could salvage out of the hold. Once that was done, I went up to Sarge, to get my orders. Senjo was already out establishing a perimeter, which was standard protocol, and Rome looked like he was about to follow suit, but I … well, I wanted to make sure that other things didn’t need the squad’s attention as well.<br/><br/>And I wanted to ask a question as well.<br/><br/>“Hey Sarge,” I said quietly, “ready for duty. Secure the surrounding area, and then head out, I guess?” I licked my lips nervously. “Um … are we gonna be able to bury those who d – who aren’t with us anymore?” Already I was beginning to sweat from the oppressive heat and humidity. I couldn’t imagine bodies being allowed to stay out in those conditions … they’d rot, or be eaten by scavengers. And I …<br/><br/>I shook my head. “They deserve better than to just be left here, Sarge,” I said bitterly.