Uncertain as to the man's actual rank and deciding the situation dictated he act as if the man were a superior officer, he saluted."Sir?" Yes?" the Co...federacy Marine looked at Harry's plastic name badge. "Ah, Captain Arsenault. We're sorry that we can't extract you or any of your men yet." I know, Sir. Not for another eleven months and twenty-three days I'm told. However, we're more concerned about the rest of the Squadron. They're still over the Pacific, inbound."The Marine's eyes grew. I didn't turn back or around as the footsteps neared me, and out of a sudden, I felt a towel over my mouth, and a force which gagged me by mouth.Shouting and shoving was to no avail from the sheer strength of the assaulter, who wore a black hoodie and black shorts with running shoes. Apparently I deducted that he had followed me for close to 1km. The next thing I knew was being dragged to a dark carpark nearby. I tried to struggle, but relented after being overcame time and again.The notion of. ’ I growled at her. ‘You are going to OWE me big time for this.’ ‘I will won’t I and I have a brilliant way to re-pay you, but more about that later. We have to get ready now, through here.’ She went and unlocked a large heavy door, opened it and led the way. I slowly followed. ‘Shut the door please.’ I shut it. ‘We can get changed through here. Another small door led off the strange room we were in and there was an impressive wooden door with a large brass door handle and a brass Knocker. It. ‘Young man, please join me on the stage,’ said Jim. As I walked up our whole group started laughing and clapping for me. I did feel a little funny in front of all these people. ‘What’s your name young man?’ asked Jim. ‘Jess Brown,’ I replied. He held out his hand to shake and had one of those buzzers in it that I didn’t see. I shook his hand and jumped. He smiled and the people laughed. ‘What group are you with and where are you from Jess?’ asked Jim. ‘Just a big family and friend’s.