He was almost used to Aerrow's presence by now. The redhead lingered there for several hours each day, usually brooding in his own silence, but every now and then broaching conversation.
Dark Ace was on the bed, dozing, when Aerrow's voice cut through the haze. "What about Carver?"
"What about him?"
"He turned evi-to Cyclonia…"
"And got caught."
"How did you tempt him?"
Dark Ace cracked an eye open at Aerrow. "We didn't."
"But-"
"A person whose loyalty can be bought… tell me, would you want to fight alongside someone like that?"
Aerrow shook his head. "Still a traitor…"
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Author's Note: Total word count: 99