Man at War – Excerpt No. 23

3 October 2025

The man withdrew a calling card from his breast pocket and held it to the Sergeant.

“I’m looking for a Warrant Officer Second Class to look after the day-to-day,” the Captain said.

“I’m a sergeant, Sir.”

“You don’t say?” The Captain replied. “Take a week to think it over. Show that card to your superiors, they’ll know what to do.”

“Sir?”

The Captain slipped the card into the Sergeant’s front pocket. Without a word he brought Roy forward, whose eyes were still glazed over. He’s even drooling a bit.

a cinematic photograph of a British Captain wearing a formal service cap and tailored pants, handing over a simple white business card with gold lettering to an armed British Sergeant dressed in a traditional kilt and wearing a worn Brodie Helmet, with a rifle slung over his shoulder, set against a backdrop of rolling fog that gently obscures the surrounding landscape, under the soft glow of a high moon in the night sky, captured in a dramatic and atmospheric style with muted colors and deep shadows, emphasizing the textures of the uniforms and the misty atmosphere.

Disclaimer: This novel is an work in progress and readers may encounter grammatical errors and inconsistencies. Please view this a draft and not a published work.