Chapter 15 : Late Night Ramblings

"You seem lost," Sergeant Duvall announced as he walked down the hall.

He looked dashing in his military uniform. His black shoes were so polished I could practically see my reflection in them. He had a thick black mustache that made him look older than he was, but when I studied his face, I realized he couldn't be more than a year or two older than me.

"No, just restless," I answered. I’d just left Aurora’s room but found I didn’t want to go back to my own yet.

"Ah, I've been there a time or two. Anything in particular keeping you up?" he asked as I paced closer.

"Nothing I want to talk about," I confessed.

"I've been there too." Sergeant Duvall nodded. "Would you like some company?"

I considered for a fraction of a second. "I think so."

Sergeant Duvall moved from where he was leaning against the wall to join me in walking down the hall. "Was the party any good?" he asked casually.

"It was fine. I'm not big on partying though. I never was," I admitted.

"Me neither. I