In the command room, several analysts said, "If the veterans drag things out on this side, it'll actually be more advantageous for the defending side. Normally, the longer the defenders have to hold out into the night, the harder it is for them, since an attack could come at any time. But for David Williams, the darker it gets, the better it is for him—it helps him clean up the battlefield."
The Instructor said, "That's what makes David Williams clever. Sure, the kid's got a bit of a temper, but he's a decent guy. I just hope he doesn't take too big a fall this tournament."
On the other side, I glanced at the setting sun, my voice somewhat dazed: "It's getting dark."
Christopher Brown: "Tobby, why not just drag it out with them? Strike after midnight?"
I shook my head: "No way am I spending the night here. I need to get back and take a hot shower."
