Chapter 19: Camp Part 2

He slips his hand over mine as I try to suppress the squeeze of his calloused palms and fingertips. He's got kind eyes. I notice that right away. Light blue, like a robin's egg. I can't quite tell his age. He seems too young for his body so maybe that's why his hair hasn't figured out if it wants to be white or gray yet. He's tall like Reid, maybe taller and, taking a step back, reveals the rest of the group before me.

"This is Vix, Clark, Pratt and Reid. And of course, you know Raj."

"And how do you know me?"

"Come now, Fallon," he offers a playful grin, "you must know by now that there are no secrets on Harrizel."

"Ain't that the truth," Clark mumbles to himself in the corner.

"But truth be told," Sampson goes on, "I was alerted to your arrival."

"By Raj, no doubt..." Clark mumbles again.

"What's that supposed to mean?" she explodes with four very angry steps.