"Men!" The major shouted. "Stand down!" he ordered with a stern voice, clearly dissatisfied with their actions. Yet, although he showed an unhappy face, Tom could see through how fake it was.
Yet, despite the major clearly trying to hide his real feelings, Tom actually smiled.
'Well, there is nothing wrong with one being happy to have competent followers,' he thought, feeling how his dire situation stopped weighing him down for a short moment.
Sadly, it was just that. A short moment. Before the major could say another word, Tom's soul returned to its previous self, burdened by all the things that were on his mind.