Three’s a Crowd in a Crowd

The elfin Silver speaks first, maintaining remarkable eye-contact in spite of her size.

“Hello, Commander,” she says. “You don’t know me, and I know this is sudden, but I’d like to help you figure out what’s causing the Shift.”

Unfortunately, Demetri responds before I can. “And I’d like to help you figure out how to get out of that dress, sweet thing.”

I sigh in exasperation. I really don’t have time for overzealous volunteers right now, plus Demetri’s weight and womanizing tendencies are really starting to wear me the fuck out.

“I appreciate your help but I have soldiers on it,” I say, turning to leave.

“I have leads that I think you’ll find quite helpful,” she insists.

That gets my attention. I face her again, a suspicious frown making its way onto my face “What kind of leads?”