Kaira grabbed a moment with Tarkus as the others said their goodbyes. Before she could speak, he smiled at her and shook his head.
“No apologies,” he said. “I make my own choices in life. You didn’t force me into any of this. You just gave me the chance to get into some interesting scrapes. I chose to take it.”
“No apologies needed,” Kaira replied, poking him in the chest. “Because you’re going to make it to the other tower. And so are we. Then we’re going to get the doctor and his family off this planet.”
“Count on it! Take care, Kaira. If they arrive at the Glimmer and you’re not with them I’m going to be very unhappy. I need you to keep the guests entertained while I lock myself away on the flight deck!”
Kaira smiled. Tarkus reached out and squeezed her arm, then Vestas
