Chapter 12 – Setbacks
Dale looked away from the dangerous light. Two of Red Sky's workers were welding a new pressure door in place in the corridor. When they finished, Dale gave it a casual inspection. After a moment, he nodded. It looked good and solid. If there was going to be any loss of atmosphere, it wouldn't be because of that door.
“Uh, Mr. Kinmont?” one of the welders asked. He lifted his welding mask, revealing the face of a man in his fifties.
“Just 'Dale' is fine,” Dale said. “I'm not technically an employee here, you know. I'm not part of the corporate hierarchy.”
“Right. Dale. I'm Ollie. Anyhow... I was talking to some of the other guys...” He appeared nervous, as if he wasn't sure if he should continue.
“Yeah?” Dale grinned. “Go ahead. I won't bite. What's on your mind?
