"It's really not much. More friends of mine have returned home, but I need to be used to that. Everyone's going to go home eventually, and me---when I do, that's the end.

And friends of mine were recently sent out on a dangerous mission. I wish I could've gone. I'm trying to help people re-adjust, but it's a little overwhelming for them."

He raked his hands through his hair with a soft groan. "No monsters under the bed for them, I hope."