William could only nod to Isabel's suggestion. Blessedly the remaining leg back was uneventful if difficult with Unit 1 carrying unit 3. The Intelligence people were chomping at the bit to pick the team's brains about what they saw. The Fact that the Zeons were developing a Mobile Armor for Subterranean infiltration of Jaburo had them scared shitless. However, that meant little to William. The 432nd was taken off the Active duty roster as one of their pilots was recovering while another was waiting for her Temporary assignment to arrive. William generally spent every waking moment of his "Down Time" in the simulators and his Gundam. Getting better with the suit. Learning about its idiosyncrasies. He and his Team survived two close calls in a very short time frame. That wasn't sitting well with him. he didn't want to feel that helpless again.<br/><br/>There was some positive to this overwhelming negative. Isabel was able to conquer her nemesis. That and William very relieved that she didn't buy the farm in that cavern.<br/><br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br/><br/>In the Zeon Camp. Acar, as expected, was not pleased about the rescue operation. Pretty much lecturing the same points that Sgt. Green stated on the trek back. However, Since Sgt. Green "Take over and Authorized" The Operation. The burden of blame fell upon his shoulders just as he wanted. He was sentenced to 10 days in the stockade. Catrina was escorted back to the hospital where she remained under armed Guard to ensure she stays there for the duration of her Recovery. This didn't mean she wasn't allowed Visitors. Lucille and Emma Grooms were frequent guests of her Hospital Room. Her cheerfulness still as infectious and dauntless as ever.