“I bet,” Steve laughs. “I was in the Army for eight years myself, slightly longer than I was obligated to. But I didn’t mind. rotc was the only way I could pay for college, and they treated me well.” He adds, “They didn’t coddle us like they did you Marines, but I still can’t complain.” I laugh, finding myself liking him. This is the longest interaction we’ve had. I suddenly wonder if this is what politicians are like. I try to stay focused on why he summoned me here: He’s going to ask me to undertake some kamikaze mission.
