6 Once my parents agree that I’m only upset about Armageddon, I decide it’s time leave the reception tent. No point pressing my luck. After saying my goodbyes to Mother and Father, I head straight back to my cabin. What I’d like to do is visit Earth. There are two ways I can accomplish that. First, I can use the temporary transfer platform set up here in camp. Pro: I leave right now. Con: Transfer Central keeps records. Both Mother and Aldred get immediate alerts on unscheduled transports. I’d rather not answer any awkward questions. Which brings me to item two: making Walker portal me around. Trouble is, I can’t get Walker to show up, no matter how much I yell. Either he’s outside Group Think radius (that’s how ghouls communicate) or he’s avoiding me. One way to find out. Which is wh

