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After the meal is finished, you clear up the packages and give them a quick rinse in the river before getting back into your suit and climbing into the Armadillo. Balogh stands outside for a while, making sure that nothing is going on and that everyone is in the Armadillo before he gets in last and starts to drive once more. The mood is a lot calmer, and Larry doesn't get into trouble with the rest of the group for now.

The rest of the day passes quickly, and by three in the afternoon, you've returned to HQ, tired from the patrolling and scanning. As you climb out of your suit and watch as the maintenance crew sets it aside, Balogh heads over to you and touches your shoulder. "Take a break first, then head over to the meeting room at four. We've got a few things to discuss with Altug about our new teammate," he says to you.

You nod your head and stretch your limbs a little. That definitely sounds like a good idea. Maybe you could get a nice shower and a quick nap first, you muse, as you head off towards your bunk to grab your stuff.

After a short while, you're in the shower.