"Hmmm, I see." Rachel responded, she could tell there was more to this girl then what was readily apparent, but then again the same could be said for most everyone. The tactician grinned at the gestures the girl was making, [i]How does she have so much energy?[/i] she thought herself as the heat sapped hers constantly. In fact, Rachel was having trouble focusing on the girl's words, just making out the question on the end. "Hah, my story isn't an interesting one, just a woman in the military who sought to do good. Look where that led me." The tactician spread her arms indicating their current, seemingly hopeless situation. 

[i]A brilliant tactician I am, can't even think of a way to get out of this desert without us all dying of thirst.[/i] She thought bitterly, despair slowly taking it's hold on her thoughts. Rachel could think of naught to do to improve their situation, only to keep trudging on. However they couldn't until Kai returned, a Shepherd is never left behind. Would they ever make it out of this desert alive? Would any of them see the end of the week? These are the thoughts that taunt the young tactician as she desperately tries to think of a solution or strategy to survive.