When they got back to the diner later that evening, the girls were still working. The three of them sat at their normal booth and briefed Stephan on what happened at Pacifica. “They weren’t all too willing to go to combat against the Conselho, they said they only would if their freedom was at stake and no other reason. So the trip was practically a waste of time.” Solara gave his view on the matter. If they were not able to rely on them when the fight came to them, they would not stand a chance.
“You should have mentioned Stephan to them. They would have backed you up, mostly out of fear, but they know that he can lead them as no one else can.” He recalled how Solara had shut him down on the thought of suggesting such a thing.
Stephan knew he must have had a good reason not to. How could
