"Good! So you're not a complete idiot." Tess winked.  "Here, I'll show you where to go to request supplies.  You're gonna want to get real friendly with the supply sarg while you're here."

Listening patiently Marcus leaning against the wall at the back of bunk. "Mkay," he said with a slow nod when she had finished.  "So, what pahe are you on?" He prompted, folding his hands on his chest and watching her face for hints as to what she would say. Privately he was hoping she had come to tell him it was done and over with John but, somehow doubted that was the case.