Part 90: Mystery of Time

One day, we were passing through a location that seemed unremarkable at first. We stopped for a short break, and I noticed something odd outside the room. A strangely shaped figure moved swiftly across my line of sight. Intrigued, I went out to investigate, but the figure had vanished. I assumed it was a large spider and drew my pistol, determined to chase it down.

As I followed the creature, I came across a cluster of plastic bags being blown around by the wind. From a distance, they had indeed looked like a spider. I laughed at my own mistake, turning to head back when Captain Lee’s voice startled me.

"Jim, what are you doing here? We’ve been looking for you for an hour," Captain Lee said, his tone a mix of relief and frustration.

I chuckled, thinking he was joking. "Captain Lee, you must be kidding. I just got here."

His expression remained serious. "I am not joking. We’ve been searching for you for an hour."