"What a hell of a welcome. I'm sorry," the narrator begins, expressing initial regret for the rough reception. They feel a sense of urgency to get outside and finish their work before bad weather sets in, highlighting the chaotic and demanding environment they’re in.

"We have to tackle all the dreary minutiæ on weapons and theory," she continues, describing the routine struggles faced by the warriors. During tense moments, they resort to light-hearted activities like competitions, war jokes, community singing, and sharing stories of battles, rape, and legendary generals to cope with the pressures and frustrations they encounter.