A look passed between the two boys. Which of my points had given them that momentary hesitation? Still, they nodded again.
I’m guessing that last one.
“Do you guys have a place?”
“Nah,” said shaggy-hair.
“Come on,” I said.
Welcome aboard.
I led them to the nearest spot to get from the beach to the old Boardwalk, and into the Docks.
I had our destination in mind. During my stay in the area, nobody had occupied it. A thorough check of the structure found no splintering supports or framework, and there was no crumbling masonry.
Oh, neat, she’s giving them a place to live separate from the Hive.
Wait, didn’t the one with the thick accent talk about a “neighbor”?
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