Society by Devon C Ford

Author:Devon C Ford [Ford, Devon C]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-04-17T23:00:00+00:00

THE BODYGUARD

Their evening wasn’t unpleasant. The people all went about their business in a subdued manner and Steve was reminded of the times he had spent aboard large Navy ships. They were allowed to mix freely with the hundred or so people, and Emma had found a fellow medical science type. They talked for a couple of hours about their theories and findings before Emma outright asked about Richards.

She was assured that it wasn’t as bad as it seemed, but the way of life she described was basically military rule. They brought requests and suggestions to Richards, who had brought a handful of very well equipped soldiers and lots of military hardware to the fold. It was a very tight ship they lived on, but they were protected, safe and there was a plan.

They were given a tent with camp cots and showed where to get washed and after their evening meal, and Steve had relaxed sufficiently to not feel the need to keep the gun close.

Richards found them at breakfast and resumed his recruitment attempts.

“I trust you slept safely?” he asked, wearing his rigid smile. Steve first thought it was a pretence; that Richards was more likely to force his will on people than respect an individual’s choice. He was starting to realise that he was just a little awkward, and the smile was a bit of light social armour.

“Fine, thank you” Steve said “I’d like to get on the road as soon as possible though”

“I thought you would” Richards replied and turned over his shoulder “Andrews!” he called out. Andrews came up and saluted before standing himself at ease. It may be a tight military run camp, but the slightly relaxed drill formalities spoke of a compromise for efficiency. Andrews was about Steve’s height and build but at least fifteen years his junior. Dressed in camouflage fatigues like Richards and carrying a sidearm on his right leg.

“All ready, Sir” he said, nodding greetings to Steve and Emma.

“Andrews here will see you safely to your destination, not that I think you’re incapable at all!” Richards said with genuine humour in his eyes.

They shook hands and promised to return with their answer on the way south. They followed Andrews out to the vehicles and saw a military Land Rover parked next to their own. Andrews put on a tactical webbing vest and loaded his rifle; a British army SA80 with a scope. He didn’t ask for the destination, just got behind the wheel and waited to follow. Steve had to wonder whether they were being guarded or protected.

Their journey resumed its normal pace as the weather closed in. This far north they saw the damage that winter had caused to some of the roads as huge potholes carved chunks of the roads away. Normal cars would struggle to negotiate some of the bigger bits of damage, and Steve guessed that nothing short of an off-road vehicle would be able to travel within two years in some places. They made a

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