[ That's the part that stuck out the most to Carver. The obvious answer would be the ones who didn't last were killed, either for stepping out of line or failing in some way. Thus: new meat. But on the other hand, this place doesn't seem to operate on the obvious rules, or the rules from back home. There's a new game at play and Carver admits he doesn't understand the scheme. He can't see the whole of it just yet.
Carver gives John a long, narrow look. Always, always watching. The moment you let your guard down is the moment the enemy tries to get you on the ground. And if that happens, son, you'll deserve what's done to you. The commander's lessons were always simple like that. And maybe, sometimes, his voice echoes in the back of Carver's skull.
His fingers twitch. ]
It's hard to control a big group like this. Takes planning. Resources - a lot of resources. So far, they're playing nice. It won't last.
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[ That's the part that stuck out the most to Carver. The obvious answer would be the ones who didn't last were killed, either for stepping out of line or failing in some way. Thus: new meat. But on the other hand, this place doesn't seem to operate on the obvious rules, or the rules from back home. There's a new game at play and Carver admits he doesn't understand the scheme. He can't see the whole of it just yet.
Carver gives John a long, narrow look. Always, always watching. The moment you let your guard down is the moment the enemy tries to get you on the ground. And if that happens, son, you'll deserve what's done to you. The commander's lessons were always simple like that. And maybe, sometimes, his voice echoes in the back of Carver's skull.
His fingers twitch. ]
It's hard to control a big group like this. Takes planning. Resources - a lot of resources. So far, they're playing nice. It won't last.