Each brigade would consist of a third of the original 12th Brigade, and receive a third of the draft coming in next month.Unfortunately, that would me...n that the core of the 123rd would not even be on Thule. They were off garrisoning Hesperus.Cadet Sergeant Daniel Bachelor marched smartly away from the just-concluded ceremony and toward the trio of people standing at the side of the parade square, near the cenotaph lined with an ever-changing list of names of those who had paid the ultimate. ‘Look, Rick grab some towels and some water,’ I said loudly to my son, then turned to my wife, ‘Why don’t you stay here and look after the bags? Ask around and see if there’s a vet around. Call me on the cell.’ Three of us jumped into the car and I drove as my daughter pleaded, ‘Hurry, hurry.’ Driving as fast as I dared on the two-lane roadway I headed back toward the town. After we traveled a few miles Hailee said, ‘Okay, slow down, it’s right around here. Yes, right here.’ I pulled to a stop.. For those in their position, unless they give up on crossing the threshold to the Martial Immortal path, stirring the heart was a taboo... “Hamumni, accompany Northstar and me to examine the Heavy Water Pool in my Luminous Church’s territory”. Archbishop Silternjan requested.“Hamumni, the Blessed Army has seven pools. We can get better understanding there than in Silternjan’s one spot. Also, it’s better to keep him in suspense instead of giving him quick answer and allowing him to make. “I’m taking a shower,” I called out as I went up the stairs. The lake water had been cold so I ran a hot shower, got in, and began shampooing my hair.“Matt, do you need anything?” Fiona called to me from the hall.“No, Fi, I’ve got everything I need,” I shouted while rinsing my hair.“Are you sure?” Fiona asked, her voice no longer coming from the hall, but coming from within the bathroom. I moved my head out from under the running water and opened my eyes. Through the water-streaked glass shower.