Soon, the soldier with a bullet through his thigh, leaning on a crutch and supported by his comrades, came over and saw Admiral Miles' nephew here as well, feeling a bit nervous.
In that situation, neither he nor Carl actually had any "way out."
It's a cliff ahead, and a cliff behind.
If you jump forward, people will give you a thumbs up and say "Well done," but if you fall backward, people will just laugh at you.
Situations like this frequently occur in people's lives, like when boyfriends and girlfriends break up in a fit of anger, saying no one should contact the other.
Even if they still have feelings for each other, still love each other, they are both holding their breath, unwilling to be the first to give in.
After they've walked a long way forward, even if they stop and turn back, they'll find it's too late.
Just like at this moment.
