Once Tarkus had finished his checks he sat for a few minutes, just taking in the sights of Graveyard Junction. Kaira sat quietly beside him, all thoughts of conversation smothered by what she saw. Finally Tarkus shook his head and sighed.
“Time to go,” he said quietly.
“Where are we going next?” she asked, equally quietly.
“To Solace Retreat.”
“What will we find there?”
“It’s a station. One run by the Order of Unity.”
“The Order? Those nutters who worship Sal? The woman who betrayed Jess?”
Tarkus’s face darkened and he scowled at her.
“Learn the facts before you cast scorn!” he said sharply. “Sal chose the path of peace. If everyone had followed her way the universe would be a much better place right now.
“She took everything that had happened to her, and instead of letting
