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A train station once used for passenger tansport all over the world. Now, it remains only to go certain distances, as the rails have been destroyed in several areas and have to be monitored if those who ride want to survive.

Zeke's attention was directed at Inferno's last comment. "Earned your check? Well, at least you're getting paid for being in this desolate place. Others of us have to put up with all that goes on for absolute nothing at all, aside from the wonderful company of each other. We've become fast friends. Is your wallet all you can think about in all of this?" He was surprised, but dismissed all ill thoughts of Inferno. "Well, I guess that was a bad question. After all, you're conditioned to fit a certain mold, for the right price, you just might strive to be the perfect fit. I know you've already made your sacrifices." Zeke patted Inferno on the back, almost giving him sympathy. Beni was watching in utter confusion wondering what in the world just happened, confused, and simply shook his head at the two.

"Hmmm. So I guess it's safe to assume that you've had the worst experiences out of all us, huh? We're not going to have that awkward story sharing time with each other, we're just going to take in what you said and move on." Zeke let out a tiny smile. "What if I stayed watch? I'm sure I could provide a useful defense at the least. You'd be in safe hands, and the ones that really need the rest can have it."

Beni yawned and nodded in agreement. Zeke rolled his eyes at it.

"Thanks, but no thanks. I'm not going to be able to learn anything by having things easy on myself. Albert Einstein didn't have it easy, and maybe he was crazy for it...or maybe he was crazy regardless, but you get my point. You just go get your rest, and I'll let you have second shift if you want it. Take a nap over there by Beni if you want, even. I'm sure that if he can manage not to kill you, it should prove excellent for protection." It was nearly obvious Zeke started to lose track of what he was saying towards the end of his thoughts, but there was some sense in there.

Zeke nodded as Aroura took to his advice on sleeping. He could tell Beni was already trying to sleep. He was nearly already dead to the world, it wouldn't be long before he lost consciousness altogether. Zeke readied his wooden sword by having its back-side sit on his shoulder, and his fingers wrapped around the handle. He kept a close watch, but even more so, his ears. His head would occasionally sweep the entire area. He tried to move his feet as little as possible in case anyone was listening for him.

Zeke had heard a small noise. In his head, and in seconds, he wondered what it was, come to think of several possibilities. He came up with a few very imaginative possibilities, and all were quite scary. He was about ready to piss himself and inside was shaking and cursing himself, 'Oh why did I ever volunteer for this?!' He'd whimper a little if his vocal cords weren't completely frozen. Almost mindlessly, he walked silently toward the noise, shaking, and wondering why he approached it instead of running or screaming, but he was powerless to stop himself. He gripped his sword tightly and prepared himself.

Zeke stood listening to the different noises, looking in the general directions of all noises one at a time, breathing heavily, shaking uncontrollably, and his hands were gripped so tight around his sword that his hands were red and had little circulation. His eyes were wide, and he tried to make a sound, but he still couldn't.

After another couple of seconds, something reached out and touched Zeke's shoulder, accompanied by a strong and sudden "What are you doing!?" Zeke screamed, and was as white as a cloud, when he turned around and dropped to his knees, only to find it was Beni.

"Don't be so jumpy," Beni said. "If there's that many of them, then they're obviously small creatures, probably the wolves. Take them one by one, and you'll be fine. I'll even help you."

Zeke nodded in agreement. "Yes...The...the soft sounds...would suggest...they're pretty small." He got back up, took deeper breaths, and readied himself. His face got more color, and his tremblings quieted to light twitching. "I'm ready."

Beni walked slowly, but heavily, toward the exit. "Let's go get them, eh?" He exited, and jumped up onto the top of the train, and grabbed Zeke's hand and slingshot him up with him. Zeke, yet again, let out a light scream. "STOP DOING THAT!" Zeke protested. The two of them looked on to see what they were dealing with. All Beni said was "Huh..." Zeke didn't say anything, but he was still about ready to wet himself.