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As you wait, more and more young folks join the group waiting at in the reception area. The three hours is finally up, but there is still no sign of a bus to take you to Boondocks Military Base.

You've tried to take a nap, but it's no use. You're just too excited and wound up. You spend some time talking to some of the others, and kill a little more time reading a copy of "Military Magazine," which have been left out for anyone to read. You don't understand three words of it, but some of the pictures are pretty cool.

Four hours, and still no bus. You're starting to wonder if the base forgot about coming out to pick people up, and wondering what's going to happen if nobody ever comes?

You talk to people some more, then close your eyes. It's getting pretty late. Five hours, then six pass. Others around you are starting to grumble.

You look over at the counter, and the female NCO is talking on the phone. You almost can't take the waiting anymore.

You:

	Go to the Counter to Complain About the Wait
	Have Patience and Continue to Wait
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