Chapter 28They had to have a council meeting to report on the interview with Ethan. Nobody suggested Bren should go with Ethan, though Cal wondered how many were thinking it. The easy way out. But Mitch and Bren were not people who took the easy way.
“Then as far as I see we have two choices,” Kathy said. “Either we leave before he comes back, or we improve our defenses.”
Cal raised his hand.
“Yes, Mr. Richardson?”
“May I address the council?” he asked, keeping it formal, the way they seemed to like it. Mitch looked at him, puzzled. Cal hadn’t explained this idea to him or Bren yet. He’d been too busy percolating it in the time since Ethan left, about two hours ago. A couple of nods passed between the council members, and Kathy spoke to Cal.
“You have the floor, Mr. Richardson.”
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