“You’re trying to fix things?”

“Some of us.  Most of us.  Some of us want to help, like Skitter there, and others are doing it because we know that when things are up and running again, we’re going to be a part of the status quo.”  Lisa grinned.

At least she’s upfront about it.

I spoke up, “That’s the basic idea of what we’re doing.  You heard what I said to the people in my territory.  I’m trying to get people fed, I want them safe, and I wanted to help you and your brother.  If you’re working for me, that’s the sort of thing you’re going to be helping me with.”

Taylor is really tiptoeing the line between hero and villain, when you stop to think about what she’s actually doing and why.

Sierra shook her head, “I only said I’d join because I wanted to keep an eye on my brother.”

Yeah, that’s fair.

Lisa shrugged, “Then I’ll make you a deal.  You join Skitter’s group, and I’ll give you a contact number.  Whoever is babysitting Bryce will have the answering phone, to give you an update on your brother, anytime, anywhere.

Or put you on the phone with him, if that’s what you want.”

This sounds good to me!

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