Marcus Monroe didn't press the issue any further. Paige Summers wasn't sure if it was because of what she'd just said, because he was too worried about her degrading superpower, or simply because she didn't want to talk.
In any case, he gave her a long, hard look before changing the subject.
He said that Leo Joyce was currently rounding up the top experts from various nearby bases, preparing to form a temporary elite Hunting Party for a major undertaking.
He also mentioned that Bloodfall Base would likely receive an invitation from Leo Joyce soon.
He was right. The day after he returned, a messenger from Southreach arrived.
The couriers were familiar faces.
Evan Carter and Norman Ross were among them.
They delivered the letter into Claire Chapman's hands but then lingered, seemingly unwilling to leave.
Paige Summers went over to ask a few questions.
They told her everything they knew.
Of course, this was all likely within the bounds of what they were allowed to share.
