Chapter Thirty-SixThe stairs were steep and narrow, winding back upon themselves more than once. Io took them at pace, Samantha struggling to stay close in the darkness.
“How are you doing that?” she asked. “I can't see a thing. If there were no railing, I'd be slipping all over the place.”
“I can see my way down. You can't? You have the ability should you choose to use it.”
“Maybe I'm not quite used to my new-found superpowers just yet.” Samantha pulled a small flashlight from a pocket on the combat suit, switching it on. The light was so bright she had to shield her eyes.
“Just because the solution isn't easy and obvious, it doesn't mean you shouldn't try.” Io's tone was that of an instructor, one who gently scolded her for taking the easy way out.
“I'm sorry, Io. Time is of the ess
