Redsand Canyon And all I want is a little hope

Derg nodded.
Yeah, Donovan had said as much.
He wanted Derg to look after them. Hold their ground.
He didn't know if that would be the right move, but Derg would accept.
Unless he could be persuaded.

"We are to stay here, and fight any invaders. If he does not return by the turn of the next moon, we are to assume his death."

It was longer than Donovan said to give him, but Derg wanted to give him some more time.
But his second question? Was he ready?
"Fuck no," he chuckled. But he wound and could, if they needed him to.