The Big Day.
Shephard ducked out of the base this morning to make a fast run to Milliways. No offense to Freeman or the people who make decisions around here, but he's not about to leave base defense in the hands of one civilian, no matter what civilian it is. Thank God that General Rogers was there, that's all he's saying... and that, upon checking, someone refueled the helicopter.
Shephard hates that thing with all his guts, but they need air cover if they're going to pull through a Strider battle. He's been briefed. If it comes down to his sensibilities versus the survival of the base, well, he's just gonna have to throw up and make like he likes it.
So he'll be flying today, but he can't do that without a gunner, which is why there's a rapping on the wall of the women's dorm and a hoarsely whispered "Chell?".
Shephard hates that thing with all his guts, but they need air cover if they're going to pull through a Strider battle. He's been briefed. If it comes down to his sensibilities versus the survival of the base, well, he's just gonna have to throw up and make like he likes it.
So he'll be flying today, but he can't do that without a gunner, which is why there's a rapping on the wall of the women's dorm and a hoarsely whispered "Chell?".