Chapter 4A soft groan reached Rainbird’s ears and it took a few seconds for him to realise he was the one making the noise.
“Ah, good. I’m pleased to see you’re back with us, Lieutenant.” The voice was crisp and clipped, and Rainbird opened his eyes to look at an auburn-haired man with a well-trimmed ginger beard who gazed down at him. A smile played around the man’s lips, and his green eyes were warm.
“Where—?” Rainbird stopped. He’d intended to ask where he was, but the only sound he’d made was a strangled croak.
“Are you? Sick bay. I’m Dr Hamilton. Sip on this.”
Rainbird obeyed, letting the cool liquid slide down his throat.
“Better?” Hamilton asked and Rainbird nodded, squinting as he tried to look around him. “AI, lower light three clicks over bunk A3.”
The dimmer light made it
