"I also know Matt, so I doubt it's from any lack of trying." Claire added, releasing Karen's hand and getting up. She disappeared briefly and returned with a little white packet. Thankfully, the EMS backpacks that were left behind by villagers who went home made mild to moderate pain something that could be managed.

Claire passed her the pills and sat down again.

"But Frank Castle is a military man, so it makes you wonder, doesn't it? Maybe whoever is bringing us here sent him home because eventually he would figure it out."

Then again, there were plenty of really smart people there in the village.