“I say we go in and make them talk,” Emerald snarled. “That won’t work. It’s a proven fact that torture doesn’t bring out the truth. No. We have to just keep talking to them, until one of them breaks,” Hron stated. A soft voice said, “I don’t think the Sortie is working with the Fortie.” Everyone looked at Jory in surprise. The little Nakaka had not been happy when Groth had brought him into the room. He hadn’t looked at anyone, and no matter how hard Nug tried, Jory refused to even look his way... or Groth’s. Spencer hated how sad his friend seemed to be, and was going to make it a point to help him as best he could. However, his comment had Spencer asking, “Why do you say that, Jory?” Jory finally looked up, but only faced Spencer when he spoke, “The Sortie was formed, because

