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Surprisingly, there is little reaction out of Private Gung-Ho. He just stands there. Then, irritatingly, he begins to smile. That makes you angry, so you begin to jump up and down while still waggling your fingers in your ears, saying "Nyaa, Nyaa, Nyaa!"

This only makes Private Gung-Ho smile even more. You can't understand it. By this time he should be getting angry and stomp away. After all, this always worked in high school.

You hear a noise behind you. Probably one of Private Gung-Ho's cohorts sneaking up on you. You whirl around only to find......

Sergeant Bellows standing there staring at you.

"What the Hell is wrong with you? You going psycho on us? Damn it! I knew we made a mistake with you! There's no room for clowns in this outfit. If you want to be a comedian, you should have gone to Vegas, not joined my military! Just what the Hell is your major malfunction???!!!"

You snap to attention and respond, "No Excuse, Drill Sergeant!"

"You're damn right there's no excuse for you! Drop down and give me 30, then git into the office. Staff Sergeant Fear wants to see the 'Platoon Leader.'"

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