Rumors and Recruits

Harper was dragged along by the dozen or so of them, forced to suffer under the blazing sun.

Finally, when the next shift arrived to replace them, Oscar was freed and led Harper deeper into the base.

Oscar glanced around and, seeing no outsiders nearby, continued gossiping with Harper.

"That big shot who came today even brought his granddaughter. The way I see it, he's clearly trying to match her