"The stronger the light that shines on us, the deeper the outline of our shadow will become." Claremont took a deep breath and said, "I can only speed myself up to adapt to it."
The two didn't stay outdoors for long, and after chatting a few words, they returned to their tents to rest.
"You are very good today. I think you can beat that soldier by a large margin." Austin brought a basin of hot water and put it beside the bed, and said to Gilbert who was sitting on the edge of the bed.
Gilbert frowned as he looked at the steaming footwash water. Didn't even bother to listen to Gilbert.
"I heard from other soldiers that we can go on smoothly in the next few days. Because the route Captain Abel took us is an open space that no one governs." Austin was still talking to himself.
"What's so good about an open space that no one governs, it's all abandoned by others." Gilbert quickly retracted his feet after testing the water temperature. At this moment, he wrinkled his nose and said to Austin.
"How can you say that? Every piece of land has its own benefits. It can only be said that these open spaces are not very suitable for the residents of this island." Austin retorted casually, and then put A low stool and sat down by himself.
"This, it's so hot." Gilbert pointed to the hot water beside the bed with his chin, and said disgustedly.
"Water with a high temperature can sterilize bacteria." Austiner ignored Gilbert's protest and continued to persuade: "I didn't care a few days ago. Your toenails are so black that you don't wash them. In the future Might be sick."
On such differences, Austiner would always put on a very reasonable look, and finally won an overwhelming victory.
"Okay." Gilbert glanced at Austin, curled his lips, and said.
Then slowly dipped his feet into the water basin. From time to time issued a stimulated cry.
Austiner sat on a low stool, pressing Gilbert's receding legs.
After a while, after Gilbert had adjusted to the temperature of the hot water, he was able to dip his feet in the basin in a proper manner without the help of Austiner.
"Does it feel different now?" Austin asked with a smile.
"It's really different." Gilbert replied while sensing slowly.
"Soak for about ten minutes, the water will probably be cold by then, and I'll wipe your feet again." Austin reminded.
Then Austin put the towel on the railing beside the bed, and walked out with the rice bowl that hadn't been washed.
Gilbert stared at the water in a daze. Didn't notice the passage of time at all.
"What are you thinking about?" At some point, Austin came back with clean dishes.
At this time, he was wiping the water droplets on his hands with a towel.
"I wonder if I'm being too human," Gilbert replied.
"Huh? How did you think of this?" Austin paused, walked up to Gilbert and sat down, and asked.
"The water is cold." Gilbert saw Austin walking over, and his eyes seemed to have regained focus. He raised his feet and said.
Austiner could only forget about his own problems, put Gilbert's feet on his towel-covered thighs, and helped him wipe the water stains.
"Whether it's like a goblin or a human race, I still hope that in your heart, the object of comparison with the current self will be the past self. As long as it is what you like and what you hate, as long as your body is what you choose .Isn’t that enough?” After a long silence, Austin said earnestly.
Gilbert looked up at him, his eyes seemed to be shining.
"Austinger." Gilbert read softly.
"Hehe." Austin laughed softly: "Actually, I'm just an adult at the age of a human being. I always say these big things in front of you. It's still quite embarrassing."
"I see." Gilbert replied with a slight nod.
Austin put Gilbert's legs back on the mattress, raised the already black foot wash, and said in a clear voice, "You rest first, I'll come in later and turn off the lights for you."
"Okay." Gilbert pulled the quilt and covered himself. I closed my eyes.
The moment Austin stepped out of the camp, tears fell. When Gilbert asked that sentence just now, he looked at Gilbert's expression. He already had the illusion that the person in front of him would disappear at any moment.
Although they had only been together for about a week, Austiner's heart couldn't help but tighten suddenly when he thought that Gilbert would leave him.
The used water was poured into the sink in the camp.
Austin walked back to the tent that was still lit, and seeing that Gilbert had fallen into a dream, he extinguished the candlestick and left.
In the early morning of the second day, Gilbert stood early and waited in front of the tent where Austiner was.
The soldiers passing by were all surprised by this scene, and rushed back to the camp to wake up Austin who was still sleeping soundly.
"Austinger! Your son is waiting for you outside!!"
"Son. What!" Austin rubbed his eyes and reflected for a while. After figuring out what he said, he quickly got up from the bed. He rushed out of the door with his upper body naked, and when he saw Gilbert, he yelled "Ah!"
"Good morning," Gilbert said.
"Why are you here? Who gave you these clothes?" Austin asked, squatting down and looking at Gilbert carefully.
"I'm standing here waiting for you. Why don't you have any clothes on?" Gilbert replied seriously: "I wore this clothes by myself. Seeing how many times you helped me wear them, I already learned how to do it, okay?" .”
Austin still had a look of disbelief on his face.
"Austinger! You don't even put on your armor, what are you doing standing there?" The captain of the third team came over and scolded.
"Yes! Yes! Captain, I'll come out soon when I'm ready." Austin replied in a panic. After glancing at Gilbert who was standing there, he opened the curtain and walked back into the tent.
"This shouldn't be a dream." Austin said to himself while dressing, "However, why did he suddenly become like this?"
With doubts, Austiner hurriedly put on his jacket and brought his weapon. walked out.
Today, Gilbert no longer needs to stand at the forefront to lead the way, so he returned to the position next to Austin as usual.
"Today, everyone can relax a little bit. You don't have to hurry like the previous two days." Abel stood in front of the queue and said, "But you still have to remember to keep up with the team and don't let your guard down completely."
This is the decision that Abel discussed with DeWitt and Claremont yesterday. After all, after running for two days in a row, you still have to relax.
(end of this chapter)