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Alexander and Ascot put their weapons inside the locker as well, before returning to keep waiting for the landing.

"This is it, the moment of truth," spoke Ascot.

"Be careful," Alexander said. "I think I already said that, but, well, no harm in repetition today."

"Yeah," said Ascot, "for a first field assignment, I do admit to needing to be reminded not to be reckless."

The landing field was drawing closer, or so it seemed to Alexander and Ascot.

"And good luck," Alexander said.

"You too," replied Ascot.