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Kee spotted Dilyana waiting for their helo as they set down. The girl stood back as the ordnance and fuel teams did their thing. Waited while the four of them reset the helicopter to flight ready. They probably wouldn’t be flying again before leave, but that didn’t mean they left the bird sloppy. Helmets on seats, night vision plugged in for recharging, harnesses flipped back for quick entry.
Kee sat on the helo’s deck in the open cargo door and patted the place beside her. Dilyana scampered forward and sat. Both of them with legs short enough that they could swing easily above the sand. After a quick hug, Kee made ready to disassemble and clean the H&K sniper rifle.
Major Beale stopped by for a moment, ruffled Dilya’s hair. Dilya popped up to her feet on the cargo deck, making her e
