>
> >"I just plan to walk around a bit-speak to
> some soldiers and civvys and go >from there.
> How has the morale of the troops been?"
>
> >"It has been ok. Having friends shot out from
> under you will take a toll, but
> >the troops are fairing well.
>
> David nodded.
>
> >"While on your site seeing tour, just say
> inside of the security perimeter. It
> >includes the village and the field. We will
> be moving out in the morning, so
> >you and your party should make arrangements
> for a place to sleep. Chow will
> >be, well let's just say you are on your own
> there. Let me know if I can do >anything to
> help you, sir."
>
> David nodded, "We'll do. I'll let the Master
> Sargent with me determine our sleeping
> arrangements. Thank you for your cooperation."
>
> He walked out of the office and looked
> around...
>
The people from the village were staying away from the Marines. There
were avoiding them. It was not clear if the villagers were happy to have the
Marines there.
{what's next.}
