Immediate. Outrage, yelling. All siding with their allegiance. Their war.

Gradual. Discussion, shouting. Points brought up. Pauses.

Eventual. Contemplation, talking. People debating. Helpful points.

Piper stood onstage. At some point she realized that the other girls had joined her.

Marianne. We support you no matter your choice.

A smile. Unspoken thanks.

Two patrons stood up. One man. One woman.

We have compiled our main points arguing for each side. The man.

We will each make our case. This is what we have decided. The woman. Ultimately, it must be up to you.

An inclined head. Acceptance.

Cyclonis has a lot to offer you. State of the art labs, teachings.

You won't be completely trusted by anyone.

You said yourself, there's no pure side to this war.

There is a lighter shade, however.

Cyclonis will respect you for your skills.

You have friends on your team and your love.

You haven't been happy with your team in a long time.

Silence.

Thank you, you've given me a lot to think about.


Just one update today, but for those who follow How Far, there should be a chapter of that coming soon! Thank you so much to everyone who reviewed, I really appreciate them and they are an author's bread and butter.

Until we meet again,
Shay Blair