The Core Exchange

Gareth had clearly done the math in his head.

He glanced at Oscar and the others. Not enough people today. Otherwise, he could've made her fill the gap right here and now.

Harper heard him and instantly changed her thinking.

Right!

She turned to Oscar. "Hey, kid. Want to join my base?"

Oscar scratched his head and glanced at Gareth, giving a shy smile. "Queen Harper... uh, that doesn't feel right.