“Nice to know they’re getting along,” Mira said. They all hummed in mutual agreement and went silent for a moment, the sound of whipping wind and the hum of the truck filling the crowded vehicle. Mira spoke up.
“Would you rather live among the stars or among the seas,” she said. Kalmin clicked his phone off and rested his head against the headrest. He hummed.
“Stars,” he replied.
“Ditto,” Deimos said.
“Same,” Mira laughed.
“Are we playing Would You Rather?” Deimos said a little bit too dramatically.
“No, I’m just trying to think of things to pass the time.”
“It’ll get exciting in an hour or so.”
“Border security?” Kalmin chirped.
“Border security,” Deimos groaned. “You guys better be well prepared.”
“None of us are white, we’re all doomed,” Mira realized.
Deimos and Kal
