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Chapter 76: Preparation Part 4

"Look," he scoffs, "I'm sorry if that sounds bad but I want to know. I have a right to know. So do the others," he gestures to them, hoping they'll back his argument. But they remain quiet, motionless, simply watching. Sitting back comfortably, Clark begins to barter unnecessarily, "If we fight for you, in your war, then we should..."

"For your freedom," I add under my breath.

He flies forward with a snarl. "No one's talking to you, Francie."

"Hey," Able pitches in. "Back off. You're lucky you're even here."

"Yeah," Jace laughs, "and you're wearing on my nerves so it'd be wise..." he cracks his knuckles loudly.

Harrison chortles just as Clark's face turns a bright red, "Look at him - scared stiff. What do you say we throw old Chief in?" he jerks his head to the silent Indian, "Just for shits and giggles?"

"Heh," Kelly mumbles to himself, unimpressed as he goes on, picking his nails.

"Guys," Tucker commands the room. "Come on, focus."