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Considering their safety, Viktor suggested the men return inside before being considered witnesses. Agreeing, Vladimir added they must only speak to the General if he approaches them first. After silent moments, the men returned to their box car seats. Other men were awake and seeing the destruction outside. There was light chatter among them. The non-soldiers pressed their faces against the windows for a clear view of the destruction. The train rolled forward, continuing their journey into the unknown.