"Of course." He said, in a dismissive tone, though that was far from the way that he was actually feeling.

"True. Though the desert is a vast place, we will need to stay close, for safety's sake of course. We get lost out there, and no GPS will save our lives." God, that sounded like such a lame excuse coming from his lips, even if it was true.

He followed John up the rickety old elevator and into the room, which was small, even by hotel standards. There wasn't much more than a bed, a couple of dressers, and a tiny tv on a small desk.

"Well, we will be here a few days getting supplies, we might as well unpack a little."