It was just a misunderstanding but from a single conversation he had seen the true form of his otherwise gentle friend.

This time round, you play rank. And I can't say anything since mine falls below yours. Next time, there'll be no rank when we meet as civilians.

Good wake up call to the harsh realities of life in all environments be it studying or working.

When the push comes to the shove, people tend to show their ugly side. It's basic human nature. Only in desperate times will you be able to see the true colours of people. When it's you vs them, you'll finally realise that the choice is evident. It will always be them 99.9% of the time.