Maybe the UNSC don't have humanity at heart anymore...just themselves. *Begins a thinking episode*
I feel sorry for Mary, being stuck in the middle of all the turmoil.
So, if I ever want to break a lock, I just use a bullet... nice. Frankie is certainly the clued up one, hope he survives the following trials.
Great grammar, alright terminology and good spelling apart from these mistakes:
“I was wondering when you’ll notice,” he said. Should be: I was wondering when 'you would' notice.
“How do you get here?” asked Mary. Should be: How 'did' you get here?
“How long you lasted?” I asked. Should be: How long 'did' you 'last'.
The above problem is terminology, everything else was set out brilliantly.
Still it's a marvelous job and well written.
Keep up the good work, your story is as enticing as ever and enjoyable to read.
The silver crest of the gleaming point of the tool wishes you freedom from a retched existence.