Shire looked at Matthew in surprise, "How did you know I was going to make modifications?"
"Come on, Shire," Matthew laughed, "What do you think I've been doing all this time?"
Shire asked in confusion, "Weren't you working on improving the engine?"
That was the task Shire had given Matthew. He was in charge of tank engine development.
Matthew nodded, "Indeed, but I've also been studying the tank, Shire. Tanks are used on the battlefield, and to develop an excellent tank, I must also understand the battlefield. I learned a lot from Colonel Estiny."
Shire understood now. Matthew had "infiltrated" military theory.
"Do you know what I discovered?" Matthew asked.
"What?" Shire asked.
Matthew gave Shire a thumbs up, "You're incredible."
Shire laughed, thinking Matthew was joking. That was his nature, always appearing nonchalant and irreverent.
