Mitch nodded. Both useful girls with their weapons. Neither would hesitate…
“Can we come to order now that all the council is here?” Kathy, one of the teachers and chair of the council, tapped a gavel they’d brought from ashore. Obviously human civilization would grind to a halt without a gavel. “I’m calling this extraordinary meeting of the council to discuss the situation of the man Calvin Richardson. Alicia to take the minutes.”
Bren caught Mitch’s gaze and rolled her eyes. He didn’t do the same, but he bet she could see the same exasperation in his face. It was good they had a council. They had to have something, but some people seemed to rather revel in the process.
“First on the agenda,” Kathy said. “Phyllis to give a report on his health. Doctor, you have the floor.”
Phyllis cle
