The Soldier Statues (1)

"Remember, dear, the great feats are remembered in an illustrious way. But behind every great story, there was someone willing to walk the line between bravery and stupidity. It is the result that defines which side the author ended up on."

As he used his rifle to get up, Shane looked at Brian as he muttered to himself, "All great knights were like this?"

However, as soon as Brian concluded his remark, he turned his head to look across the buildings with eager eyes as though he were a child anticipating the next game.

Shane moaned as he completed rising up and offered a headshake while at the same time shaking his head.

Brian began making his way back to the group by going across the roof toward the back of the buildings. 

This was the first step on his journey. He was seeking a means to contact them and find out what had happened.