Quiet fills the room, like an electric charge ready to ignite, as I watch his hands ball into angry fists, waiting for my answer.
Degra's been on board for two days now and Trip wants his time with him. I understand, the man killed his sister, but Trip wants more than revenge.
He wants Degra's life.
I'm losing him…
'Whatever it takes…' my promise intrudes from the past.
I bristle. At what cost? Certainly not this! I will not lose Trip's soul. Mine has to be enough.
I stand, ignoring Trip's pleading eyes. "Request denied," I tell him and leave.