Ender's Engagement

Yuri and Tuss spent a grueling half a month on the border.

After defeating the last of the insectoids, Yuri collapsed in her mecha, completely drained of energy.

"Yuri?"

"Sergeant Yuri?"

"Officer Yuri?"

Concerned voices echoed from the public communication channel.

"I'm okay...just catching my breath," Yuri responded, sounding utterly drained.

Hearing this, the team let out collective sighs of relief. One voice chimed in, "I almost thought you'd never get tired."

Everyone agreed. After all, for half a month, they had been working around the clock, sleeping only four hours a day and spending the rest fighting insectoids. Only Tuss could keep up with her pace.

"Mecha need maintenance, and I need rest. Someone, drag me back," Yuri commanded, not wanting to move anymore.

As soon as her words came out, another red-green mecha approached, taking her by the hand and flying her back to the ship.