The Tipping Point

"Commander, thank you. Thank you so much..."

As she spoke, she bowed to him.

Ruben quickly stopped her. "Please get up. Your child looks really shaken. Take him back and let him rest for a while."

"Okay!"

She nodded hard and looked at him earnestly. "Commander, I may not have any abilities, but if you ever need me, just say the word. I'd give my life for you. I'll stand with the base till the end!