[Hermes]

Horace nearly dropped the man in shock "How? From a little fall like that? But I've seen this man! He was in his prime! I mean, a little twitchy, but that's to be expected out here. Are you absolutely sure?" He looked at the mans face, making sure he memorized the whole thing, for whatever reason he seemed to think this important. "I think it's best we get him up the hill, maybe you read him wrong. I'd damn well hope so. No need for tears, now. these men live a good life out here, for what it is. If he DID go, he went fine." He scooped the man up once more.

"Let's get him up there..." He started to march towards the large tented area they called a sick bay, his face like stone.