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The guys didn’t realize it, but if they’d checked with each other, they would’ve discovered that they shared a common habit. It probably would’ve seemed like something barely worth mentioning to most. Some might even think it childish. But it meant something to these guys. Therefore, it was important. And in a way, kind of sweet.
When one of them left their shared quarters and the other was asleep, the one leaving would pause and study the sleeper as if it was the last time he’d have that opportunity.
Then he’d leave, vowing to return. For here was his life.