"An unusual amount of time to leave one's conscripted forces idle." A really odd amount of time in fact, what else were they supposed to do? Socialize?

At least the rations won't be pure misery, which is something to look forward to. There had been a kitchen on the directions, he'd have to investigate who's cooking for this kidnapping parade and see if they take suggestions.

In the meantime, he's going to put his very scant few belongings inside the now empty cubby space. "What do our captors expect us to do in between these missions? Land somewhere mayhap and practice formations?"