Chapter 103: Dark Dreams

"Rest easy, Vance." Cliff shut off the lights and hopped into bed. "Big day tomorrow."

"Cliff." Vance's voice floated through the dim suite, lit only by slivers of neon lights radiating through the blinds.

"Yup?"

"Have you noticed anything strange about Eden lately?" Vance's voice sounded weak.

"You're worried about her? What for?"

"It just seems like she's hiding something from us. She’s acting weird."

"That's just Eden's way, I think. When the stakes are high, she tries her best to keep people from worrying about her."

"I agree," Vance replied, "but this time it's different. There’s something she doesn’t want us to know."

"You’re really that worried about her?" Cliff asked. "Relax, Vance. Between me, you, and Captain Azuka, Eden will be safe."

"Look, I’m not really that worried," Vance answered suddenly. "Just...annoyed, I guess."