WHEN ETHAN RETURNED to the flitter shed the following morning, he was surprised to find someone besides just Verney there. She seemed to be waiting for him.
“Hi,” Cherry said. “I hope you brought plenty to eat. I couldn’t sneak much off the table at breakfast.”
“I have plenty of food,” Ethan replied, “but Garwin didn’t mention anyone else coming along.”
“He didn’t? He must have forgotten. I suggested that two people should go. You know, in case something bad happens. Then the other one can go and get help.”
“Makes sense, I guess.” Ethan scanned the identical flitters in their bays before pointing at the one nearest the door “We’ll take that. Jump in. Wait. Did you bring your weapon? We don’t know what we might find out there.”
“Of course. What did you think I was gonna do? Leave it at
