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How did it suddenly become “barely a success” and “in need of emotional support the moment Tyler opened his mouth?
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But Francis was no fool; he knew he’d still need Tyler and Denton later. Couldn’t afford to piss them off now.
So he just grinned and said, “Aw, Tyler, let’s not beat around the bush. Whatever kind of care or therapy Denton needs, we can make it happen. Now that this whole rat situation’s more or less handled, I’m planning to talk to those slick bastards over at Building B tomorrow. At the latest, the day after tomorrow, I’ll send someone to Commander Ball. By that point, whether it’s ‘pork therapy‘ or ‘vegetable counseling‘ or any other kind of supply–based compensation you want, we’ll make it work! No problem at all!”
Tyler gave Francis a slow nod. “Denton’s still growing. Whether it’s pork, veggies, or anything else, he’ll take it.”
Francis clapped Tyler on the shoulder. “Say no more. We’ll talk specifics later. It’s freezing out here. Let’s head back.”
Caroline stood nearby, watching these two play verbal ping–pong, basically selling Denton off without missing a beat.
And over on the other side, there was Denton–still wearing that white rat–skin, happily blowing on his whistle, commanding the rats into formation, making them run laps with him. He looked like he was having the time of his life.
But then something happened that Caroline hadn’t expected.
Just as Francis and Tyler were about to head out, Denton dismissed the rats and started bounding after them, bouncing through the snow like an excited kid.
They had to admit–this rat–skin suit was pretty damn effective. Even running through the snow, it barely slowed Denton down.
But just as he was about to catch up to them, Denton tried to brake too fast and ended up face- planting straight into the snow.
And wouldn’t you know it–he landed right at Francis’s heels.
One of Denton’s clawed hands–still wrapped in that rat–skin suit–latched onto Francis’s leg.
Francis had already been dealing with an injury, and now Denton’s claws, sharp as steel
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needles, dug right into his leg. The pain was instant and sharp.
Francis let out a yelp. “Ow! You little punk, what the hell?!”
He almost pulled his gun on instinct, but when he turned and saw it was Denton, he managed to hold back.
“Colonel Sutton … ” Denton’s voice came out weak and raspy.
“I just went three hundred rounds with the rat king. Barely escaped getting swarmed by mutant rats. Honestly, if it hadn’t been for my thoughts of Silver and Tyler, I don’t think I would’ve made it back…
He clung to Francis’s leg like his life depended on it, absolutely refusing to let go.
At first, Caroline didn’t quite get what was happening.
But then Denton spoke up, “Colonel Sutton, I risked my life for the army out there! You guys had better take full responsibility! Or else I swear–I’m not getting up today!”
Oh boy. Guess birds of a feather really do flock together, Caroline thought.
This move? Pure Tyler. Except Denton had taken it up a notch. Bolder, cheekier, and with zero shame. He was this close to throwing himself on the ground and rolling around like a toddler.
Francis was so angry his nose nearly twisted sideways. “Denton, get up! I saw you bouncing around like a damn monkey just now, don’t think I didn’t notice!”
But Denton clung to him like a monkey, too, refusing to budge.
That’s when Tyler finally spoke. “We’ve already reached an agreement with Colonel Sutton. He promised you would be taken care of … including emotional compensation.”
“Tyler! You should’ve said that earlier!”
In a flash, Denton jumped to his feet, grinning as he brushed the snow off his rat–skin suit. “Hehe, Colonel Sutton, I’m still a growing boy. Apocalypse or not, it’s tough out here. Just remember to treat me right, I’ll be forever grateful.”
Even Francis, who was as seasoned and slick as they came, and usually left others feeling shortchanged, was speechless.
Because the truth was, Denton had just solved a major problem for them.
What could Francis say? He could only stomp his foot, grit his teeth, and head back in silence.
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