Desya wanted to follow into the infirmary, but he knew that there were duties he had to uphold as a solider. He grabbed his jacket and hustled out of the truck and over to the general. After a recount of the mission's success and drawbacks, he was released with the promise of no more missions until his partner was fit to shoot again. While that usually would have been a good thing, knowing he was able to rest for a while, the means in which he achieved such a break were not pleasurable.
For the next day, he remained at Senka's bedside, keeping a vigil except for a few hours where he dozed off. He was surprised at how throughout this war, he had seen many comrades fall but a single bullet to his partner's arm was all it took for his conscious to swarm with guilt, sorrow, and pity. When Senka finally awoke, a smile crossed his otherwise worried features and he reached out to brush his fingertips over her hand, as if to make sure she was awake. However, despite all of his concern, he couldn't help but tease. "It's about time you woke up, you slacker."