"But nothing else has worked, Neetles," said Talon, his sea-green eyes as weary as ever. "It's been five years and the Resistance has barely made a mark. I want my sister back."
Nita sighed and shook her head. "Your father would never agree to -"
"Yeah, well, he's not exactly in a position to make that call right now, is he?" said Talon. "But I am. I'm in charge and I say if the plan is good then, Dax, you have my blessing. I'll find a way in. You find a way to get Ruby."
"Wise choice," said Dakota, smiling smugly at Nita. "You won't be disappointed."
"Make sure that I'm not," said Talon, returning to his map.
Dakota turned to leave.
"Do me a favor and turn off the radio, will you?"
He did just that, silencing the static that had taken over when the song had ended. Then he left Talon's room, and then the base, heading off to come up with a plan while waiting in his and Deryn's place. For as long as it took.
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