Max had been cycled off for the last 3 hours, and was sleeping in his bunk when his summons rudely woke him. In 3 minutes he was in standard-issue light clothing and boots, stretching over his ample frame despite being the largest size the UNSC had to offer. He was in the command room in another two minutes. His green eyes adjusted to the comparatively dim-lit room, noting the Captain's agitation, and the presence of Marcus. He saluted in turn, adding with the gravelly tone of the first words spoken after sleep "Reporting for duty captain".