Unexpected Efficiency

The two of them went downstairs, where Cora and the others were already gathered.

Cleo stood next to Cora. Just like Declan and Harper expected, she had cried so hard last night that her eyes were swollen nearly shut.

The moment she saw Harper, she ran over, her tone full of excitement. "Good morning, Captain Vance!"

Harper hesitated. "Morning."

She looked around at the packed courtyard, confused.